一個人 – Bilingual Lyrics Chinese/English

• By: 韓紅

Lyrics & Translation

Immerse yourself in the heartfelt Mandarin Chinese ballad "一個人" by Han Hong, a song that beautifully explores themes of solitude, resilience, and self-discovery. By listening to its tender melody and poignant lyrics, you can learn common expressions related to emotions and personal reflection in Chinese. This song is special because it showcases a different, more vulnerable side of Han Hong's powerful vocals and offers a relatable narrative about finding strength in facing life's journey alone, making it a perfect song for emotional connection and language learning.

[English]

I drink alone, pacing by myself

Facing the cruelty of this world alone

Hands in my pockets, clenched fists

Swinging towards the ruthless night sky

Countless past years

Brought warmth in travel, also cold suffering

In the boiling memories, I return home

Reality hits me hard in the chest

I want to ask, who am I really in front of me

My face has changed, I no longer look like my original self

Countless past years

Brought warmth that melts, also cold hardship

In the boiling memories, I return home

Reality mercilessly hits my wounds

I want to ask, who exactly are you in front of me

My face has changed, I no longer look like my original self

Though it seems I’m quite wealthy

So I drink alone, sing alone

Face this boring life all by myself

Buy a mask to pretend I’m strong

Laughing as I jump into the crowd

So I drink alone, sing alone

Face this boring life all by myself

Buy a mask to pretend I’m tough

Laughing as I jump into the crowd

...

Buy a mask to pretend I’m tough

Laughing as I leap into the crowd

So I drink alone, sing alone

Face this boring life all by myself

Buy a mask to pretend I’m strong

Laugh as I jump into the crowd

So I drink alone, sing alone

Face this boring life all by myself

Buy a mask to pretend I’m tough

Laugh as I leap into the crowd

Buy a mask to pretend I’m strong

Laugh as I jump into the crowd

...

[Chinese]

我一個人喝酒 一個人踱步

一個人面對這世界的殘酷

我把手插在兜裡 握緊拳頭

揮向那無情的夜空

無數過往的歲月

有溫暖的跋涉 也有冰冷的苟且

在回憶的滾燙中 歸去來兮

現實狠狠擊打著我的胸口

我想說眼前的我到底是誰

面目全非了 沒了最初的樣子了

無數過往的歲月

有溫暖的溶解 也有冰冷的苟且

在回憶的滾燙中 歸去來兮

現實狠狠擊打著我的傷口

我想問眼前的人到底是誰

面目全非了 沒了最初的樣子

儘管看起來 我很富有

於是我 一個人喝酒 一個人唱歌

一個人面對這無聊的生活

一個人買來面具 假裝著強悍

笑著跳進人海裡

於是我 一個人喝酒 一個人唱歌

一個人面對這無聊的生活

一個人買來面具 假裝著強悍

笑著跳進人海裡

一個人買來面具 假裝著強悍

笑著跳進人海裡

於是我 一個人喝酒 一個人唱歌

一個人面對這無聊的生活

一個人買來面具 假裝著強悍

笑著跳進人海裡

於是我 一個人喝酒 一個人唱歌

一個人面對這無聊的生活

一個人買來面具 假裝著強悍

笑著跳進人海裡

一個人買來面具 假裝著強悍

笑著跳進人海裡

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
喝酒 /hē jiǔ/ A2	verb - to drink alcohol
面對 /miàn duì/ B1	verb - to face
世界 /shì jiè/ A1	noun - world
殘酷 /cán kù/ B2	adjective - cruel
拳頭 /quán tóu/ B1	noun - fist
夜空 /yè kōng/ B1	noun - night sky
回憶 /huí yì/ B2	noun - memory
現實 /xiàn shí/ B1	noun - reality
傷口 /shāng kǒu/ B2	noun - wound
富有 /fù yǒu/ B2	adjective - wealthy
生活 /shēng huó/ A1	noun - life
面具 /miàn jù/ B1	noun - mask
假裝 /jiǎ zhuāng/ B2	verb - to pretend
跳進 /tiào jìn/ B1	verb - to jump into
無聊 /wú liáo/ B1	adjective - boring

Key Grammar Structures

• 我一個人喝酒

  ➔ 使用「一個人」作為副詞短語，表示「自己一個人」

  ➔ 「一個人」means 'alone' or 'by oneself'. It functions as an adverbial phrase indicating the subject's solitary action.

• 面對這世界的殘酷

  ➔ 使用「面對」作為動詞，後接名詞短語，表示「面對某事物」

  ➔ 「面對」means 'to face' or 'to confront'. It is a verb used with a noun phrase indicating the object of facing.

• 我想說眼前的我到底是誰

  ➔ 使用「想說」表示“想要說的念頭”，後接直接引語或補充說明

  ➔ 「想說」means 'want to say'. It introduces what the speaker wishes to express.

• 笑著跳進人海裡

  ➔ 使用「笑著」作為副詞，形容動作時表情狀態，接動詞「跳進」表達動作

  ➔ 「笑著」means 'smilingly' or 'with a smile'. It describes the manner in which the action is performed.