找對的人 – Bilingual Lyrics Chinese/English

• By: 張敬軒

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language through music is a fantastic way to connect with its culture, and “找對的人” by Hins Cheung is a perfect starting point for diving into Cantonese. The song's clear and emotive lyrics about the universal search for 'the one' make it relatable and easier to follow. Through this beautiful ballad, you can learn common Cantonese vocabulary related to love, destiny, and time, all while being moved by a heartfelt melody that has touched many in the Cantonese-speaking world.

[English]

Location and year are off, both filled with regret

In the middle of the crowds, as if I've caught her,

But I can't hold her close

Days and years are wrong, unfortunate,

Spent so much time, if it doesn't suit, it just doesn't

Who would spend their whole life searching near and far

For that scattered kiss

Already promised to wait on this earth

Finally, the right one will meet you

The wrong one, no matter how beautiful,

One after another, still no result

Only then do you realize how vast the sea and sky are

Even if dazzling, like a gem

Someone else is already holding them in their arms

A lover prearranged from the start

Eventually, you'll be waiting for that moment

...

Blaming it on meeting her half a second too late

Missing out on that wonderful heartbeat

The person whose heartbeat moved you

One day, you'll find the right one

Finally, the right one will meet you

The wrong one, no matter how lovely,

One after another, still no result

Only then do you realize how vast the sea and sky are

Even if dazzling, like a treasured gem

Someone else is already holding them

A lover prearranged from the start

Eventually, you'll be waiting for that moment

Your empty left hand, neglected on your ring finger

There will always be a ring to wear

...

The wrong one, even if captivating

Clinging to the wrong person, inevitably futile

One after another, still no result

Only then do you realize how vast the sea and sky are

The one who belongs to you will finally be found

Don't worry about the future too early

Just one moment away from the perfect time

The main character will wait for that moment

Bitterness is just encouragement

...

[Chinese]

地方對 年份錯 都遺憾

人海中央 如捉伊因

卻沒法抱緊

日子對 年份錯 不幸

掏盡幾多光陰 不襯便不襯

誰要花一生 尋遍遠近

那個散落的吻

已預約於這地球等

是對的終於會碰到

是錯的不管再美好

一個接一個 也沒有結果

方知海闊天高

耀眼的即使似瑰寶

但已經有別人擁抱

一早編好的情人

早晚 始終會等到

埋怨相識他遲了半秒

錯過美妙心跳

你遇過的心動人物

有生一天總找對了

是對的終於會碰到

是錯的不管再美好

一個接一個 也沒有結果

方知海闊天高

耀眼的即使似瑰寶

但已經有別人擁抱

一早編好的情人

早晚 始終會等到

空出的左手 你荒廢無名指

永遠有隻戒指可佩帶

是錯的 再動人

纏著錯的 難免徒勞

一個接一個 也沒有結果

方知海闊天高

是你的終於會碰到

別太早替未來苦惱

只差一點好時辰

主角 始終會等到

苦澀 只不過鼓舞

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
遺憾 (yíhàn) /ǐ.xàn/ B2	adjective - regretful, unfortunate noun - regret, pity
抱緊 (bàojǐn) /bâʊ.tɕìn/ B1	verb - to hold tightly, to embrace
不幸 (bùxìng) /pû.ɕîŋ/ B1	adjective - unfortunate, unlucky noun - misfortune, adversity
光陰 (guāngyīn) /kwáŋ.ín/ B2	noun - time, duration, years
遠近 (yuǎnjìn) /ywàn.tɕîn/ B2	noun - near and far, distance
散落 (sànluò) /sàn.lwô/ B2	verb - to scatter, to disperse
地球 (dìqiú) /tî.tɕʰjóu/ A1	noun - earth, globe
美好 (měihǎo) /mèi.xàʊ/ B1	adjective - fine, happy, glorious, beautiful
結果 (jiéguǒ) /tɕjɛ̌.kwò/ A2	noun - result, outcome
海闊天高 (hǎikuòtiāngāo) /xài.kʰwô.tʰjáŋ.káʊ/ C1	adjective - vast and boundless, wide open
耀眼 (yàoyǎn) /jâʊ.jɛ̀n/ B2	adjective - dazzling, brilliant
瑰寶 (guībǎo) /kwéi.paò/ C1	noun - rare treasure, gem
擁抱 (yǒngbào) /jǒŋ.pâʊ/ B1	verb - to embrace, to hug noun - hug, embrace
情人 (qíngrén) /tɕʰǐŋ.ʐə̌n/ A2	noun - lover, sweetheart
錯過 (cuòguò) /tswô.kwô/ B1	verb - to miss (an opportunity)