Bắc Thang Lên Hỏi Ông Trời – Bilingual Lyrics Vietnamese/English
Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the enchanting world of Vietnamese music with "Bắc Thang Lên Hỏi Ông Trời," a captivating V-Pop song that beautifully blends traditional influences with modern sounds. Learning this song offers a unique opportunity to grasp poetic Vietnamese phrases and cultural expressions related to love, destiny, and yearning. Its viral success and evocative lyrics make it a special piece for language learners to explore the nuances of Vietnamese while enjoying a melodious and meaningful track.
Key Vocabulary
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trăng /tɾaŋ/ A2 |
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núi /nuːj/ A2 |
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duyên /dujən/ B1 |
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yêu /jəːw/ A2 |
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trời /tɾɔj/ A2 |
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lối /lɔj/ A2 |
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vượt /vɯət/ B1 |
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say /saj/ A2 |
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mây /maj/ A2 |
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hỏi /hoj/ A2 |
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thành /tʰanʱ/ B1 |
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đường /dɯɔŋ/ A2 |
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cúi /kuːj/ B1 |
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đất /ɗət/ A2 |
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cầu /kaʊ/ B1 |
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hoa /hoa/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Duyên số hay chỉ là mưa bóng mây?
➔ Rhetorical Question, Alternative Question
➔ This line poses a question not expecting an answer, exploring the uncertainty of fate versus illusion. The structure presents two possibilities: destiny or a fleeting dream. The phrase 'mưa bóng mây' (rain shadow) is a metaphor for something insubstantial.
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Em lỡ say như chưa từng say
➔ Simile, Adverbial Clause of Manner
➔ This line uses a simile ('như' - like/as) to emphasize the depth of the speaker's intoxication. The phrase 'chưa từng' (never before) intensifies the feeling, suggesting a level of intoxication beyond previous experiences. The adverbial clause 'như chưa từng say' modifies the verb 'say' (to be drunk).
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Bắc thang lên trời cao, con muốn hỏi, con muốn hỏi đôi điều
➔ Imperative Sentence, Repetition for Emphasis
➔ The phrase 'Bắc thang lên trời cao' (Climb the ladder to the sky) is a metaphorical imperative, representing a spiritual quest or a desperate plea. The repetition of 'con muốn hỏi' (I want to ask) emphasizes the urgency and importance of the questions the speaker has.
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Chắp tay xin trời cao cho đôi lứa chung một lối đi về
➔ Gerund Phrase as Subject Complement, Compound Verb
➔ The phrase 'Chắp tay xin' (folding hands in prayer) functions as a gerund phrase describing the action of pleading. 'cho' introduces a purpose clause. The verb 'chung một lối đi về' (share a path home) is a compound verb expressing the desire for a shared future.
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