Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the lyrical depth of "一步一步愛" by Sammi Cheng and Hanjin Tan, a powerful Cantopop ballad that beautifully illustrates the journey of love. Through its poetic lyrics and heartfelt melody, you can learn common Mandarin phrases related to emotions, commitment, and spiritual belief. The song's emphasis on taking love "step by step" offers not only a linguistic lesson but also insights into the cultural expression of enduring affection and faith, making it a special piece for language learners and music lovers alike.
Loving Step by Step (Mandarin - feat. Hanjin Tan)
Left foot, right foot, pleading step by step
Left foot, right foot, pleading step by step
So troubled, it'll be alright step by step
Left foot, right foot, everything will be revealed
Let's take it step by step, oh...
Male: Love requires me to equip myself, unwavering in self-sacrifice
Love makes my heart and body ignite, wanting to live and die, reckless
Love is a happy consumption, being tired is most worthwhile
If loving you will exhaust me, I'd rather give up health and not see a doctor
Female: Loving someone doesn't require doubt or proof at all
The next step in loving you is to bravely continue loving
Love, take it one step at a time, since everything can't be calculated clearly
Why not entrust it, oh
Both: What is love, who can understand
But I won't give up, let's take it step by step, oh
Love makes every step exciting
Love needs courage, let's take it step by step, oh
Male: Step by step, from terminal lovesickness to the paradise of love
Step by step, in the embrace of love, healing the heart
Love is a narrow road without road signs in the deep night
But if you are the darkness, I'd rather blow out the candle and get lost
Female: The meaning of love is not established if it doesn't come from obedience
Faith's redemption, love wants me to accomplish every step
Believe step by step, obey step by step, the thoughts on the cross are above all
Kneel down and entrust, oh
Both: What is love, who can understand
But I won't give up, let's take it step by step, oh
Love makes every step exciting
Love needs courage, let's take it step by step, oh
Male: Love has overturned the whole world
Confirmed everything in life
Female: Love makes me like a baby craving spiritual milk
Both: In your embrace, believe in prayer
Both: What is love, who can understand
But I won't give up, let's take it step by step, oh
1 Corinthians 13:7
Promises me to believe, loving step by step, oh (with your love)
Both: What is love, who can understand (the world becomes wonderful)
But I won't give up, let's take it step by step, oh (for your love)
1 Corinthians 13:7 (I'll take it step by step)
Promises me to believe, loving step by step, oh (loving step by step)
Key Vocabulary
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愛 /àɪ/ A2 |
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一步 /yī bù/ A2 |
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一步一步 /yī bù yī bù/ A2 |
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困擾 /kùn rǎo/ B1 |
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告 /gào/ B1 |
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裝備 /zhuāng bèi/ B2 |
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犧牲 /xī shēng/ C1 |
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幸福 /xìng fú/ B2 |
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火 /huǒ/ B1 |
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激情 /jī qíng/ B2 |
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幸福 /xìng fú/ B2 |
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勇氣 /yǒng qì/ B2 |
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前書 /qián shū/ C1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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一步一步來
➔ The phrase indicates doing something gradually step by step, using a verb + 一步一步 + verb structure.
➔ This structure emphasizes gradual progression in an action.
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一切都會揭曉
➔ Use of 會 + verb to indicate future possibility or expectation.
➔ ‘會’ expresses future possibility or expectation about an event happening.
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慢慢來
➔ Phrase meaning ‘take it slow,’ using adverb + 来 (來) to suggest doing something slowly.
➔ ‘慢慢來’ encourages taking an action at a slow and steady pace.
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愛是什麼東西誰能明白
➔ Using question words + 是 + noun clause to inquire about the nature of love.
➔ This structure questions the nature or essence of something, here love.
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我一步一步來
➔ Subject + 一步一步 + verb, emphasizing personal gradual progress.
➔ This structure highlights the speaker's own gradual effort or journey.
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在你的懷抱相信祈禱
➔ Prepositional phrase + verb + noun, expressing trust and action within a specific context.
➔ This structure shows trust and prayer happening within a certain situation.
