嘻唰唰 – Bilingual Lyrics Chinese/English

• By: 花儿乐队

Lyrics & Translation

Thinking of learning Mandarin? '嘻唰唰' by The Flowers is a fantastic place to start! Its repetitive, catchy chorus and simple, playful lyrics make it easy to sing along and pick up new vocabulary related to games and relationships. The song was a cultural phenomenon in China, so learning it offers a fun glimpse into 2000s Chinese pop music and the kind of language you might hear in a lively KTV session with friends. Dive in and discover how a simple guessing game can describe the complexities of love!

[English]

Shush shush shush shush shush shush

Shush shush shush shush

Shush shush shush shush shush shush

Shush shush shush shush 123 No

Cold and Tangy, Cold and Tangy, My Heart

Oh, can’t wait, dreaming and longing, cool and fresh, hoping you

Come on, my song, come back, my gift, come out

Bright stars ignite in the sky, changing into poems of encounter

Happy, so happy, I won’t come back, my gift, I’ll shout out loud

I really want to dance completely, love isn’t all about routine

Up high, up high, so bright, so lively, so fun

Oh, I want to hide, hide away, turn away, longing for you

Love every day, love every night

Love is strange, love is unending

...

[Chinese]

Xi Shua Shua Xi Shua Shua Xi Shua Shua

Xi Shua Shua Xi Shua Shua

Xi Shua Shua Xi Shua Shua Xi Shua Shua

Xi Shua Shua Xi Shua Shua 123 No

Leng A Leng Teng A Teng Heng A Heng Wo De Xin

O Deng A Deng Meng A Meng Feng A Feng Qing Ni

Na Le Wo De Gei Wo Song Hui Lai Chi Le Wo De Gei Wo Tu Chu Lai

Shan Shan Hong Xing Li Mian De Ji Zai Bian Cheng Ci Shi Dui Bai

Qian Le Wo De Gei Wo Bu Hui Lai Tou Le Wo De Gei Wo Jiao Chu Lai

Ni Wo Hao Xiang Hua Quan Ban Lian Ai Mei Ci Dou Shi Cai

Shang A Shang Huang A Huang Zhuang A Zhuang Duo Ke Xi

O Xiang A Xiang Cang A Cang Rang A Rang Qing Ni

Ai Tian Tian Cai Ai Ye Ye Dai

Ai Shi Shi Guai Ai Yi Bu Zai

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
嘻唰唰 (Xī shuā shuā) /ɕí ʂwá ʂwá/ N/A (Slang/Onomatopoeia)	onomatopoeia - Sound of brushing/sweeping, nonsensical sound
冷 (Lěng) /ləŋ/ A1	adjective - cold
疼 (téng) /tʰəŋ/ A2	verb - to ache, to hurt
心 (xīn) /ɕin/ A1	noun - heart
梦 (mèng) /məŋ/ A2	noun - dream
风 (fēng) /fɤŋ/ A1	noun - wind
轻 (qīng) /t͡ɕʰiŋ/ A2	adjective - light
给 (gěi) /gei/ A1	verb - to give
吃 (chī) /t͡ʂʰɨ/ A1	verb - to eat
红 (hóng) /xʊŋ/ A1	adjective - red
星 (xīng) /ɕiŋ/ A1	noun - star
变 (biàn) /pian/ A2	verb - to change
偷 (tōu) /tʰoʊ/ B1	verb - to steal
爱 (ài) /aɪ/ A1	verb - to love
怪 (guài) /kwaɪ/ B1	adjective - strange, odd

Key Grammar Structures

• Xi Shua Shua

  ➔ Onomatopoeic expressions used to mimic sounds or rhythmic effects.

  ➔ 'Xi Shua Shua' is an onomatopoeic phrase representing a scratching or shuffling sound.

• Leng A Leng Teng A Teng

  ➔ Repetition used for emphasis or rhythmic effect in speech and song.

  ➔ Repetition of sounds like 'Leng A Leng Teng A Teng' emphasizes rhythm or mood.

• Na Le Wo De Gei Wo Song Hui Lai Chi Le Wo De Gei Wo Tu Chu Lai

  ➔ Sentence structure with verb-object and emphasis on actions or feelings.

  ➔ The sentences use a string of verbs emphasizing the sequence of actions or feelings.

• Shan Shan Hong Xing Li Mian De Ji Zai Bian Cheng Ci Shi Dui Bai

  ➔ Descriptive phrases indicating transformation or change, often using verb-complement structures.

  ➔ The phrases depict the process of transformation, often using descriptive verb phrases.

• Qian Le Wo De Gei Wo Bu Hui Lai Tou Le Wo De Gei Wo Jiao Chu Lai

  ➔ Use of negation to express something that will not happen in the future or is not the case.

  ➔ The sentences employ negation to indicate actions or events that are not going to occur or are false.

• Ai Tian Tian Cai Ai Ye Ye Dai

  ➔ Using 'Ai' (love) to express desire, preference, or emotional attachment.

  ➔ 'Ai' is a key word for expressing love or affection and is used here to show desire or romantic feelings.