Lyrics & Translation
Learning a language through music is a fantastic journey, and Joey Yung's "心淡" is a perfect starting point for diving into Cantonese. The song's clear enunciation and emotive delivery make it easier to follow the lyrics and grasp the nuances of the language. Through its poignant story of heartbreak and healing, you can learn vocabulary related to emotions and relationships, all while being moved by a beautiful and powerful melody that has touched the hearts of many.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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想 /ɕiǎng/ A2 |
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病 /bìng/ B1 |
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甜美 /tiánměi/ B2 |
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捱 /´ʌi/ C1 |
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苦 /kǔ/ A2 |
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愛 /ài/ A1 |
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自尊 /zizūn/ B2 |
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相信 /xiāngxìn/ B1 |
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期 /qī/ B1 |
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轉機 /zhuǎnjī/ C1 |
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離別 /líbié/ B2 |
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計起 /jìqǐ/ C2 |
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熱度 /rèdù/ B2 |
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傷心 /shāngxīn/ B1 |
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折返 /zhéfǎn/ C2 |
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分手 /fēnshǒu/ A2 |
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習慣 /xíguàn/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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想不起 怎麼會病到不分好歹
➔ Question formation with '怎麼' (how)
➔ The phrase '怎麼會' indicates a question about the reason or manner of something happening.
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但卻捱不死 又去癡纏你
➔ Use of '卻' (but) for contrast
➔ The word '卻' introduces a contrasting idea, showing a shift in expectation.
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若我不懂憎你 如何離別你
➔ Conditional structure with '若' (if)
➔ The word '若' introduces a condition, indicating a hypothetical situation.
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慢慢的心淡 付清 賬單
➔ Adverbial phrase '慢慢的' (slowly)
➔ The phrase '慢慢的' describes the manner in which something is done, indicating a gradual process.
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春天分手 秋天會習慣
➔ Future tense with '會' (will)
➔ The word '會' indicates a future action or event, expressing certainty.
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苦沖開了便淡
➔ Use of '便' (then) for consequence
➔ The word '便' indicates a result or consequence following a condition.
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