Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the rich tapestry of Vietnamese culture and language with Đen's captivating song "Vị nhà." This track offers a unique blend of traditional Vietnamese folk melodies and modern rap, providing an authentic window into the emotions surrounding family and the Tết holiday. Through its poignant lyrics and relatable narrative, "Vị nhà" makes learning Vietnamese engaging and meaningful, as you explore phrases of longing, connection, and the profound essence of 'home.' Its distinct sound and cultural references make it a special piece for language learners to discover.
Key Vocabulary
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nhà /ɲaː/ A1 |
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vị /vîˀ/ B1 |
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mẹ /mɛ̂/ A1 |
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cuộc sống /kûək ʂɔ́ŋ/ A2 |
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yêu thương /iêu̯ tʰɯəŋ/ A2 |
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lớn /lə̌ːn/ A1 |
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rong chơi /ɾɔŋ t͡ɕəːj/ B2 |
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thành phố /tʰaːŋ ʂǐˀ/ A1 |
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cầu /kə̀u/ B1 |
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tài lộc /taːj lɔ̀k/ B2 |
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quà /kʷà/ A1 |
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trân trọng /ʈə̆n ʈɔŋ/ B2 |
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bài học /ɓaːj hɔ̂k/ A2 |
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giận /zə̂n/ A2 |
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biết /ɓǐət/ A1 |
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món ngon /mɔ̌n ŋɔn/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Ngày xưa ngây ngô như là chú nai con
➔ Simile: 'như là' (like/as)
➔ The phrase 'như là' is used to draw a comparison, similar to 'like' in English, equating 'ngây ngô' (naive) with 'chú nai con' (a young deer).
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Để đi rong chơi tìm đến muôn phương
➔ Purpose clause: 'để' (in order to/to)
➔ The word 'để' introduces a purpose, indicating the reason for wanting to grow up quickly, as seen in 'để đi rong chơi' (in order to roam and play).
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Điều con luôn mong được mãi mang theo
➔ Relative pronoun: 'điều' + relative clause (what/that)
➔ Here, 'điều' serves as a relative pronoun linking to the following description, meaning 'the thing that I always want to carry forever', with the verb 'mong được mãi mang theo' modifying it.
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Đi chùa hông cầu tài lộc
➔ Verb compounding: Serial verbs (go + ask/plead)
➔ Vietnamese often compounds verbs like 'đi' (to go) with another action like 'cầu' (to pray/ask), creating 'đi chùa hông cầu' meaning 'go to the temple and not ask for wealth luck'.
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Vì mỗi ngày mới là một lần nhận quà
➔ Causal conjunction: 'vì' (because/since)
➔ 'Vì' introduces a reason, explaining why not to pray for wealth: because each new day is a gift, as in 'vì mỗi ngày mới là một lần nhận quà.'
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Vui buồn càng khiến đời sống này đậm đà
➔ Causative verb: 'khiến' (cause/make), plus correlative 'càng... càng' (the more... the more)
➔ 'Khiến' indicates causation, where happiness and sadness 'make' life richer, enhanced by correlative 'vui buồn càng... càng' meaning the more joys and sorrows, the richer life becomes.
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Đợt này con chưa về được, cũng vì cuộc sống
➔ Concessive adverb: 'cũng' (also/even/even though)
➔ 'Cũng' expresses concession, acknowledging the inability to return this time, even though due to life ('cũng vì cuộc sống'), softening the statement.
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Nếu con sống theo cái cách họ muốn
➔ Conditional conjunction: 'nếu' (if)
➔ The word 'nếu' sets up a hypothetical condition, as in 'if I live the way they want', followed by implications about escaping their expectations.
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Càng xa nhà càng biết mỹ vị trong cách mẹ làm
➔ Correlative structure: 'càng... càng' (the more... the more)
➔ The correlative 'càng... càng' expresses a proportional relationship: the farther from home, the more one appreciates the taste ('mỹ vị') in mother's way of cooking.
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