Lyrics & Translation
Explore the beautiful world of cải lương music with "Tân Cổ Cha Là Hoa Bồ Đề Nở", a poignant song that demonstrates the rich culture and emotional depth of Vietnamese music. Through its touching lyrics and traditional melodies, this song offers a unique opportunity to learn about Vietnamese family values and the power of parental love.
Key Vocabulary
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quê hương /kwe hɨəŋ/ A1 |
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khói lửa /kʰə́j lɨə/ A2 |
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đạn bom /ɗɛ́n boːm/ A2 |
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vết thương /vɛt tʰəəŋ/ A2 |
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mồ côi /mɔ kɔj/ A2 |
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Bồ Đề /bo ɗe/ B1 |
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thương /tʰəəŋ/ B1 |
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che chở /ce cə̌/ B1 |
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an lành /an laːŋ/ B1 |
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duyên nợ /zɰəŋ nɯ̌/ B2 |
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ngạt ngào /ŋət naːw/ B2 |
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tung cánh /tuŋ kə̂ŋ/ B2 |
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mủ /mɨ̌/ B2 |
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sừng sững /sɨŋ sɨŋ/ C1 |
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thong thiên /tʰoːŋ tʰɛn/ C1 |
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đong đầy /ɗoŋ ɗaːj/ C1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Dẫu thời gian có trôi qua.
➔ Subjunctive mood using 'dẫu' to express a concessive clause (although/even though).
➔ The word "dẫu" introduces a concessive clause, equivalent to "even if" or "although," showing contrast or concession with the main clause.
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Cha dắt con bước qua đạn bom,
➔ Serial verbs construction expressing continuous or consecutive actions.
➔ The verbs "dắt" (lead) and "bước qua" (step through) are placed consecutively to show a sequence of actions by the subject.
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Cha ôm cây đàn tình tang.
➔ Use of verb + object without a preposition to indicate possession or action on the object.
➔ Here, "ôm" (hold/embrace) takes the direct object "cây đàn" (musical instrument) without any preposition, showing an action directly on the object.
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Tình thiêng liêng theo nước cuốn trôi.
➔ Use of verb phrase to describe an action where the subject is passively moved or affected.
➔ "theo" (follow) + "nước cuốn trôi" (water drift away) describes how the subject "Tình thiêng liêng" is passively carried away by external force.
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Là ngày mai con phải xa bóng mẹ.
➔ Use of modal verb 'phải' indicating obligation or necessity.
➔ The word "phải" functions as a modal verb meaning "must" or "have to," indicating that the subject "con" is obliged to be away from "bóng mẹ".
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Cha ước mong sao con sẽ là loài chim tung cánh bay xa.
➔ Use of subjunctive mood 'sẽ là' to express hope or wish for the future.
➔ "sẽ" is a modal verb indicating future tense, and "là" is the verb 'to be'; together they express a hope that the subject "con" becomes something in the future.
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Cha đừng nói chuyện chia ly.
➔ Use of imperative mood with negation particle 'đừng' to forbid or advise not to do something.
➔ The word "đừng" negates the imperative, telling someone not to perform the action "nói chuyện chia ly" (talk about separation).
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Con sẽ chăm lo từng bát cơm chén nước.
➔ Future tense expressed by modal verb 'sẽ' combined with verb phrase.
➔ "sẽ" indicates the future action, "chăm lo" means to take care of; together expressing a promise or intention to take care of every meal and drink.
Same Singer
Đời Nghệ Sĩ
NSUT Vũ Linh
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NSUT Vũ Linh, Hồng Phượng
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NSƯT Vũ Linh, Tài Linh
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