Lyrics & Translation
Discover the beauty of Mandarin through the viral hit '我期待的不是雪.' This song offers a perfect opportunity to learn expressive and poetic language centered around themes of love and longing. Its simple yet profound lyrics make it an excellent choice for learners to connect with the emotional depth of the language while enjoying a beautiful melody.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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雪 /ɕyɛ̌/ A1 |
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冬天 /tʊŋ˥ tɛn˥/ A2 |
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月 /yuè/ A1 |
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遇見 /yùjiàn/ A2 |
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煙火 /yān huǒ/ B1 |
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漫天 /màn tiān/ B2 |
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玻璃窗 /bōlí chuāng/ B2 |
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心願 /xīn yuàn/ B2 |
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美夢 /měi mèng/ B1 |
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房間 /fáng jiān/ A2 |
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冬夜 /dōng yè/ B2 |
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風 /fēng/ A2 |
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吹 /chuī/ A2 |
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消失 /xiāo shī/ B1 |
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離別 /lí bié/ B2 |
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天亮 /tiān liàng/ B1 |
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無言 /wú yán/ B2 |
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謊話 /huǎng huà/ B1 |
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再見 /zàijiàn/ A2 |
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孤獨 /gū dú/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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我期待的不是雪 而是有你的冬天
➔ Contrastive structure using '不是...而是...'
➔ The phrase '不是...而是...' is used to contrast two ideas, emphasizing that the speaker expects something different from what is initially mentioned.
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我期待煙火漫天 我可以永遠靠在你左肩
➔ Parallel structure using '...我可以...'
➔ The structure '...我可以...' is used to express two related ideas in parallel, showing the speaker's desires or possibilities.
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號碼 變作未知斷了線
➔ Use of '變作' to indicate a change of state
➔ The verb '變作' is used to describe a transformation or change from one state to another, here indicating the phone number becoming unknown and disconnected.
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離別 像天亮不知不覺
➔ Simile using '像...'
➔ The word '像' is used to compare two things, here likening the parting to the unnoticed arrival of dawn.
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Oh 漫天的雪不及再看你一眼
➔ Comparative structure using '不及...'
➔ The phrase '不及...' is used to make a comparison, indicating that something is not as significant or valuable as another thing, here comparing heavy snow to seeing the person again.
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