熊貓 – Bilingual Lyrics Chinese/English

• By: 鄭俊弘, Fred Cheng
• Album: 熊貓的故事

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the beauty of Cantopop and learn Cantonese through Fred Cheng's touching ballad, '熊貓' (Panda). This song is special because it uses the simple and beloved image of a panda to explore deep themes of loyalty and enduring love, making the language both accessible and emotionally resonant. The clear and melodic vocals also make it a great song for language learners to follow along with and appreciate the nuances of Cantonese pronunciation.

[English]

Why do lovers part ways, even after the fun?

Still holding on to the past, waiting for you like a panda

Sunshine or rain, still staying in the same place—all for you

Afraid you won’t return one day and I can’t hold you

Panda’s devotion till death, regardless of how it hurts

Never changing tastes, but I can’t get you

So simple—how can we play this chasing game?

Just waiting for no one to save us

The panda waits for a ring, not expecting surprises

Who can truly accept and contain this extinct sadness?

No matter where we dwell

In the jungle land, still fragrant—missing you

Day after day, never counting the days

Whether it’s October or ten years, the panda waits for you

Sunshine or rain, still staying in the same place—if you

Fear you won’t come back one day, and I can’t ignite

Panda’s devotion till death, regardless of how it hurts

Never changing tastes, but I can’t get you

So simple—how can we play this chasing game?

Just waiting for no one to save us

The panda waits for a ring, not expecting surprises

Who can truly accept and contain this once-in-a-lifetime sorrow?

No matter where we dwell

In the jungle land, still fragrant—missing you

The panda’s devotion till death, regardless of how it hurts

Never changing tastes, but I can’t get you

So simple—how can we play this chasing game?

Especially when no one would remember

The panda waits for a ring, not craving new surprises

Who can truly accept and embrace this extraordinary blessing?

No matter where we dwell

叢林的土地 傻傻等的只會為你

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[Chinese]

情人駱驛為何盡興都別離

仍然念舊就如熊貓般等你

晴或雨 仍然堅守故地 全為你

怕你一天歸來不可抱起

熊貓專一至死 不理如何傷悲

從不轉換口味 但未能換到你

太過簡單如何玩爭逐遊戲

偏等不到誰人救起

熊貓只等鑽禧 不寄望能驚喜

誰可以認真地 願容納這絕種的悽美

無論寄居在何地

叢林的土地 仍然芳香得懷念你

仍然日復日從沒有數日期

無論十月十年熊貓都等你

晴或雨 仍然堅守故地 如果你

怕你一天歸來未可勾起

熊貓專一至死 不理如何傷悲

從不轉換口味 但未能換到你

太過簡單如何玩爭逐遊戲

偏等不到誰人救起

熊貓只等鑽禧 不寄望能驚喜

誰可以認真地 願容納這絕種的悽美

無論寄居在何地

叢林的土地 仍然芳香得懷念你

熊貓專一至死 不理如何傷悲

從不轉換口味 但未能換到你

太過簡單如何玩爭逐遊戲

偏偏根本無人會想起

熊貓只等鑽禧 不渴望全新驚喜

誰可以認真地 願容納這絕世的福氣

無論寄居在何地

叢林的土地 傻傻等的只會為你

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
情人 /t͡ɕʰǐn ɻən/ B1	noun - lover, sweetheart
別離 /pi̯ɛ̌ li/ B2	verb - to part, to leave
念舊 /ni̯ɛ̂n t͡ɕi̯oʊ̯/ B2	verb - to reminisce about the past, to be attached to the old days
熊貓 /ɕʊ̌ŋ mɑʊ̯/ A2	noun - panda
等你 /tə̌ŋ ni/ A1	verb - wait for you
堅守 /t͡ɕi̯ɛ́n ʃoʊ̯/ B2	verb - to stick to, to hold fast to
歸來 /ku̯éi lai̯/ B1	verb - to return, to come back
抱起 /pɑʊ̯ t͡ɕʰi/ A2	verb - to pick up, to hold in one's arms
專一 /t͡ʂwán i/ B2	adjective - faithful, devoted, single-minded
傷悲 /ʂaŋ péi/ B2	noun - sorrow, grief
口味 /kʰoʊ̯ wèi/ B1	noun - taste, preference
遊戲 /joʊ̯ ɕi/ A1	noun - game
救起 /t͡ɕi̯u t͡ɕʰi/ B1	verb - to rescue, to save
鑽禧 /tswàn ɕi/ C1	noun - diamond jubilee (60th anniversary)
驚喜 /t͡ɕɪŋ si/ B1	noun - surprise
容納 /ʐʊŋ na/ B2	verb - to accommodate, to tolerate, to contain
絕種 /t͡ɕɥɛ̌ t͡ʂʊŋ/ C1	verb - to become extinct
悽美 /t͡ɕʰi meɪ̯/ C1	adjective - tragically beautiful
叢林 /tsʰʊŋ lɪn/ B2	noun - jungle, forest
土地 /tʰù tì/ A2	noun - land, soil
芳香 /fāŋ ɕiāŋ/ B2	adjective - fragrant, aromatic
懷念 /xwái niən/ B2	verb - to cherish the memory of, to think of
勾起 /gōu qī/ B2	verb - to evoke, to trigger, to bring back (memories)
絕世 /t͡ɕɥɛ̌ ʂi/ C1	adjective - unparalleled, peerless
福氣 /fú qì/ B1	noun - good fortune, blessing
傻傻 /ʂa3 ʂa3/ A2	adjective - foolishly, naively

Key Grammar Structures

• 情人駱驛為何盡興都別離

  ➔ why + verb / question word + complement

  ➔ Uses the question word "为何" (why) to ask the reason.

• 仍然念舊就如熊貓般等你

  ➔ 仍然 + verb / adverb indicating continuation

  ➔ Uses "仍然" to express an ongoing or persistent state.

• 怕你一天歸來不可抱起

  ➔ 怕 + noun / verb / phrase indicating fear or worry

  ➔ Uses "怕" to express fear or concern about a future event.

• 熊貓專一至死 不理如何傷悲

  ➔ 專一 + 至死 (be devoted until death)

  ➔ Uses "專一至死" to emphasize unwavering loyalty or devotion, even until death.

• 誰可以認真地 願容納這絕種的悽美

  ➔ 誰可以 + verb / phrase (question about ability or willingness)

  ➔ Uses "誰可以" to ask about who is capable or willing to perform the action.