Lyrics & Translation
Explore the vibrant spirit of Vietnamese Lunar New Year through Song Thư's 'Xuân Phát Tài'! This upbeat track is a wonderful introduction to the language's festive vocabulary, filled with words for luck, prosperity, and heartfelt wishes for a happy year. Its catchy melody, adapted from a foreign tune with poignant Vietnamese lyrics, makes learning about Tết celebration and well-wishing uniquely special.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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Tiếng /tiəŋ/ A2 |
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chim /t͡ɕim/ A1 |
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non /nɔn/ A1 |
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mùa /muə/ A2 |
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hót /hɔt/ A2 |
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vang /vaŋ/ A2 |
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xuân /swɛn/ A1 |
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chào /t͡ɕaʊ/ A1 |
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mai /maj/ A2 |
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vàng /vaŋ/ A1 |
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thêm /tɛm/ A2 |
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nụ /nu/ A2 |
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cười /kɯj/ A1 |
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đời /dɔj/ A1 |
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yêu /jɤw/ A2 |
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ca /ka/ A2 |
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vui /zwi/ A2 |
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tài /taɪ/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Tiếng chim non đầu mùa hót vang xuân về
➔ Present tense with verb 'hót' (sing)
➔ The verb 'hót' is in the present tense, describing an action happening now or repeatedly. Here, it depicts the birds singing to welcome spring.
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Cánh hoa mai vàng chào một mùa xuân sang
➔ Present tense with verb 'chào' (welcome)
➔ The verb 'chào' is in the present tense, indicating an action happening now. It symbolizes the yellow apricot blossoms welcoming the new spring.
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Thế gian thêm nụ cười để thêm yêu đời
➔ Present tense with verb 'thêm' (add)
➔ The verb 'thêm' is in the present tense, showing an ongoing action. It emphasizes the idea of adding more smiles to life, making it more lovable.
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Dù là đi xa vẫn luôn nhớ về mẹ cha thiết tha
➔ Conjunctive phrase with 'dù...vẫn'
➔ The conjunctive phrase 'dù...vẫn' is used to express contrast. It highlights that despite going far away, one still deeply remembers their parents.
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Mình cùng chúc cho nhau an lành và cùng nhau chúc xuân
➔ Coordination with 'và' (and)
➔ The conjunction 'và' is used to join two clauses together. It connects the act of wishing each other well-being with the act of celebrating spring together.
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