Lyrics & Translation
Dive into Zhang Miaoge's song, “我期待的不是雪” (What I look forward to is not snow), to connect with profound emotions of romantic yearning and disappointment expressed beautifully in Mandarin. By exploring the lyrics, which contrast expected scenery (snow) with desired companionship, you can gain insight into subtle expressions of love and loss, making it a special piece for appreciating the language's emotional depth.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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期待 /t͡ɕʰi⁵⁵ tai⁵¹/ B1 |
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雪 /ɕyɛ³⁵/ A1 |
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冬天 /tʊŋ⁵⁵ tʰiɛn⁵⁵/ A1 |
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遇见 /y⁵¹ t͡ɕiɛn⁵¹/ A2 |
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烟花 /iɛn⁵⁵ xuɑ⁵⁵/ A2 |
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靠 /kʰɑu⁵¹/ A2 |
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抱歉 /pɑu⁵¹ t͡ɕʰiɛn⁵¹/ A2 |
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失联 /ʂʐ⁵⁵ liɛn³⁵/ B1 |
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心愿 /ɕin⁵⁵ yɛn⁵¹/ B1 |
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消失 /ɕiɑ⁵⁵ ʂʐ⁵⁵/ B1 |
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离别 /li³⁵ piɛ²¹⁴/ B1 |
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无言 /u³⁵ iɛn³⁵/ B2 |
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谎话 /xuɑŋ³⁵ xuɑ⁵¹/ B1 |
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坠入 /t͡ʂuei⁵¹ ɻu⁵¹/ B2 |
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孤独 /ku⁵⁵ tu⁵⁵/ B1 |
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漫天 /mɑn⁵¹ tʰiɛn⁵⁵/ B2 |
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落叶 /luɔ⁵¹ iɛ⁵¹/ B1 |
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相拥 /ɕiɑŋ⁵⁵ yʊŋ⁵⁵/ B2 |
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未知 /uei⁵¹ t͡ʂʐ⁵⁵/ B2 |
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周旋 /t͡ʂoʊ⁵⁵ ɕyɛn³⁵/ C1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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我期待的不是雪
➔ 我期待的不是... - 'What I expect is not...'
➔ This sentence uses the structure of negating what one expects, followed by a noun.
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我期待不是一句抱歉
➔ 我期待不是... - 'What I expect is not...'
➔ The same structure is repeated to emphasize the speaker's desire not to receive an apology.
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离别 像天亮不知不觉
➔ 像...一样 - 'Like...'
➔ This expresses a comparison, indicating how the farewell feels suddenly like dawn.
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我和你相拥走很远很远
➔ 我和... - 'I and...'
➔ The structure expresses the activities shared between the speaker and another person.
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不顾一切的爱永不会变
➔ 不顾一切的... - 'Without care for...'
➔ This emphasizes a love that remains unchanged despite any circumstances.
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