Lyrics & Translation
Learning a language through music offers a unique window into a culture's emotional landscape. '海底' (Hǎidǐ) by 一支榴莲 (Yī Zhī Liú Lián) is a powerful example of this. By exploring the song's poignant lyrics about mental health struggles, you can learn vocabulary related to emotions and nature, while also gaining a deeper understanding of contemporary social issues discussed in China. The song's gentle melody and clear vocals make it an accessible, albeit emotionally resonant, piece for language learners to connect with.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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海底 [xaɪ˨˩ ti˥˩] A2 |
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海浪 [xaɪ˨˩ lɑŋ˥˩] A2 |
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月光 [ɥè tɕwɑ̌ŋ] B1 |
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世界 [ʂɨ̂ tɕjɛ̂] A1 |
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爱 [âi] A1 |
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死 [sɨ̂] A2 |
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希望 [ɕî wɑ̂ŋ] B1 |
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痛 [tʰʊ̂ŋ] B1 |
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孤独 [kù tɤ̂] B2 |
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灵魂 [lɪ́ŋ xǔn] B2 |
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眼泪 [jɑ̂n lêi] A2 |
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血 [ɕɥê] A2 |
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生活 [ʂɤ̂ŋ ɕwɔ̂] A1 |
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记忆 [tɕì yì] B2 |
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安静 [ân tɕìŋ] B1 |
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海 [xaɪ˨˩] A1 |
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đời [ɗɤj˦ˀ] A2 |
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yêu [jɤː] A1 |
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cô đơn [kɔː ˧˦ ɲən˧˨] B1 |
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hạnh phúc [haɲ˧˨ fɨk˧] B1 |
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What does “海底” mean in the song "海底"?
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Key Grammar Structures
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Tại sao lại không phải là "xí" trong "hi vọng"?
➔ Rhetorical Question
➔ The question isn't meant to be answered, but to emphasize a point about despair and the lack of hope. The word "xí" (presumably a typo, possibly intended as 'sự', meaning 'matter/affair') within 'hi vọng' (hope) is questioned, highlighting the absence of even a small part of hope.
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Nếu như tôi mãi mãi không thể nào quên nổi Pǔ chéng dàhăi de lín thì các người cũng đừng mong sẽ quên được
➔ Conditional Sentence (Type 1 with Future Emphasis) with Parallel Structure.
➔ The structure "Nếu như...thì" (If...then) sets up a conditional relationship. "Mãi mãi không thể nào quên nổi" (can never forget) emphasizes the enduring nature of the condition. "Đừng mong sẽ quên được" (Don't expect to forget) presents a parallel consequence. It implies if the speaker's trauma is lasting, so will be the guilt of those who caused it.
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Wàng hǎi de shēn chù tīng Shuí de àimíng zài zhǐyǐn
➔ Imperative sentence + Interrogative sentence with an embedded question
➔ "Wàng hǎi de shēn chù tīng" is an imperative, urging the listener to listen to the depths of the sea. "Shuí de àimíng zài zhǐyǐn" is a question: "Whose moaning is guiding?" The question "Whose moaning" functions as a noun within the main sentence.
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Các người có biết "mụn cóc" là gì không?
➔ Interrogative Sentence (Direct Question)
➔ This is a direct question asking if the listener(s) know what a wart ("mụn cóc") is.
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Tôi chính là kiểu người làm chuyện gì cũng phải nghĩ đến hậu quả
➔ Definition/Identification + Obligation using 'phải'
➔ "Tôi chính là kiểu người" (I am the type of person) identifies a personal characteristic. "phải nghĩ đến hậu quả" (must think about the consequences) expresses the obligation or necessity of considering the consequences before doing anything. 'Phải' indicates obligation, necessity or compulsion.
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Láibují láibují Wú rén jiāng nǐ dălāo qǐ
➔ Repetition for emphasis + Passive Voice with negation
➔ "Láibují láibují" (Too late, too late) is repeated for emphasis, highlighting the urgency and irreversibility of the situation. "Wú rén jiāng nǐ dălāo qǐ" (No one will pull you up) uses the passive voice to indicate that no one is going to rescue the subject, emphasized by the negation.
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Yǒu guāng zhèngzài zhăo nǐ Tā xiǎng wēnnuǎn nǐ
➔ Progressive aspect (zhèngzài) + Infinitive of purpose (xiǎng)
➔ "Yǒu guāng zhèngzài zhăo nǐ" (There is light currently searching for you) uses "zhèngzài" to indicate the ongoing action of searching. "Tā xiǎng wēnnuǎn nǐ" (It wants to warm you) uses "xiǎng" followed by a verb to express the purpose or intention.
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