Lyrics & Translation
Learning a language through music is a powerful tool, and Eason Chan's '之外' offers a poignant and emotive entry point into Mandarin. The song's lyrical structure, with its consistent rhyme scheme and evocative, repetitive phrases, can help learners grasp the nuances of expressing deep emotion. The poetic and sorrowful language provides a unique lesson in the subtleties of Mandarin, making the learning process both challenging and deeply rewarding. '之外' is special not just for its beautiful melody but for its raw and honest portrayal of heartbreak, a universal feeling that transcends language barriers.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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風 /fēng/ A2 |
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債 /zhài/ B2 |
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妖怪 /yāoguài/ B1 |
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失望 /shīwàng/ B1 |
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雲 /yún/ A2 |
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花 /huā/ A1 |
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心情 /xīnqíng/ A2 |
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雷雨 /léiyǔ/ B2 |
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愛 /ài/ A2 |
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真心 /zhēnxīn/ B1 |
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災 /zāi/ B2 |
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命運 /mìngyùn/ B2 |
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未来 /wèilái/ A2 |
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黑暗 /hēi'àn/ B1 |
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未來 /wèilái/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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希望 是一隻妖怪
➔ Noun + 是 + Noun (to be)
➔ The phrase expresses that 'hope' is being compared to 'a monster'.
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在傷心之外 我明白 愛並不存在
➔ Preposition + Noun + Subject + Verb
➔ This structure indicates understanding something outside of sadness.
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在懷念之外 我應該 忘記一些愛
➔ Preposition + Noun + Subject + Modal Verb + Verb
➔ This structure expresses the obligation to forget some love outside of nostalgia.
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我會往漆黑裏栽
➔ Subject + Modal Verb + Verb + Preposition + Noun
➔ This structure indicates the intention to fall into darkness.
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太多預言會修改
➔ Adverb + Noun + Modal Verb + Verb
➔ This structure suggests that many prophecies can be changed.
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在昨天之外 我明白 愛不會回來
➔ Preposition + Noun + Subject + Verb + Noun + Verb
➔ This structure indicates understanding that love will not return outside of yesterday.
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我應該 永遠不能愛
➔ Subject + Modal Verb + Adverb + Verb
➔ This structure expresses the idea that one should never love.
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