盆栽

By 周慧敏

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
共你昨日種下盆栽今天秀麗

You planted a pot yesterday, and today it's beautiful.

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gung6
nei5
zok6
mik6
zung3
haa6
pun4
zoi1
gam1
tin1
sau3
lai6
鉛華盡洗 世界風光放低

Lead washes the world down.

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jyun4
waa6
zeon6
sin2
sai3
gaai3
fung3
gwong1
fong3
dai1
就算花樽裏有過霎眼矜貴

Even if there are too many tears in the bottle.

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zau6
syun3
waa6
zeon1
leoi5
jau6
gwo3
sap3
ngaan5
kam4
gwai3
未如淨土緊握玫瑰

The soil is so tight.

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mei6
jyu4
zing6
tou2
gan2
ngak1
mui4
gwai3
寧願深閨 化作簡樸身世

I'd rather live a simple life.

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ning6
jyun6
sam1
gwai1
faa3
zok3
gaan2
pok3
jyun4
sai3
同在天空千尺下

And under the sky.

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tung4
zoi6
tin1
hung3
cin1
cek3
haa6
早經過四季寒冬炎夏

It's been four seasons of cold, hot, hot summer.

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zou2
ging1
gwo3
sei3
gwai3
hon4
dung1
jim4
haa6
任光陰融化 被世態風吹雨打

Let the shadow melt and be blown by the winds of the world.

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jam6
gwong1
jam3
jung4
faa3
pei5
sai3
taai3
fung3
ceoi3
jyu6
ding2
看着盆栽 笑逐顏開

Look at the pot, smile and change colors.

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hon3
jyu3
pun4
zoi1
siu3
zuk6
ngaan4
hoi1
像親身見證你我在相愛

It's like seeing myself fall in love with you.

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zoeng6
can3
jyun4
jin6
zing3
nei5
ngo5
zoi6
soeng2
oi3
每一天都跟你勤灌溉

I water you every day.

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mei5
jat1
tin1
dou1
gan1
nei5
kan4
gun3
倦時笑看花開

Smile and flower when you're tired.

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gyun6
si4
siu3
hon3
waa6
hoi1
愛如盆栽 為了未來

Love is like a pot for the future.

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oi3
jyu4
pun4
zoi1
wai6
liu4
mei6
loi6
不怕季節變改 循環而復再

Not afraid of changing seasons, cycling and repeating.

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fau2
paa3
gwai3
zit3
bin3
goi2
ceon4
waan4
nang4
fuk6
zoi3
花不來 都願愛

They want love.

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waa6
fau2
loi6
dou1
jyun6
oi3
堅定而期盼 能生生不息跟你愛

And you're determined to live forever with your love.

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gin1
ding6
nang4
kei4
paan3
toi4
sang1
sang1
fau2
sik1
gan1
nei5
oi3
就趁雨後配合陽光製造氧氣

It's the same thing as the sunlight, which produces oxygen in the rain.

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zau6
can3
jyu6
hau6
pui3
ho4
joeng4
gwong1
zai3
zou6
joeng5
hei3
黃葉未死 也有根可撐起

The yellow leaves are not dead, and the roots can grow.

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wong4
sip3
mei6
si2
jaa5
jau6
gan1
ho2
caang3
hei2
枝節如強壯手臂

The branches are like strong arms.

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zi1
zit3
jyu4
koeng5
zong6
sau2
bei3
生出翠葉絕處有轉機

There's no way to turn a leaf.

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sang1
ceot1
ceoi3
sip3
zyut6
syu3
jau6
zyun3
gei1
始終不離棄 綠化了滄桑世紀

It's always been green, and it's been green for centuries.

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ci2
zung1
fau2
lei4
hei3
luk6
faa3
liu4
song1
sai3
gei3
看着盆栽 笑逐顏開

Look at the pot, smile and change colors.

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hon3
jyu3
pun4
zoi1
siu3
zuk6
ngaan4
hoi1
像親身見證你我在相愛

It's like seeing myself fall in love with you.

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zoeng6
can3
jyun4
jin6
zing3
nei5
ngo5
zoi6
soeng2
oi3
每一天都跟你勤灌溉

I water you every day.

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mei5
jat1
tin1
dou1
gan1
nei5
kan4
gun3
倦時笑看花開

Smile and flower when you're tired.

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gyun6
si4
siu3
hon3
waa6
hoi1
愛如盆栽 為了未來

Love is like a pot for the future.

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oi3
jyu4
pun4
zoi1
wai6
liu4
mei6
loi6
不怕季節變改 循環而復再

Not afraid of changing seasons, cycling and repeating.

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fau2
paa3
gwai3
zit3
bin3
goi2
ceon4
waan4
nang4
fuk6
zoi3
花不來 都願愛

They want love.

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waa6
fau2
loi6
dou1
jyun6
oi3
堅定而陶醉 從中學會愛

I was so determined and drunk, I was so excited.

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gin1
ding6
nang4
tou4
zeoi3
zung6
zung1
hok6
wui6
oi3
看着盆栽 笑逐顏開

Look at the pot, smile and change colors.

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hon3
jyu3
pun4
zoi1
siu3
zuk6
ngaan4
hoi1
像親身見證你我在相愛

It's like seeing myself fall in love with you.

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zoeng6
can3
jyun4
jin6
zing3
nei5
ngo5
zoi6
soeng2
oi3
每一天都跟你勤灌溉

I water you every day.

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mei5
jat1
tin1
dou1
gan1
nei5
kan4
gun3
倦時笑看花開

Smile and flower when you're tired.

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gyun6
si4
siu3
hon3
waa6
hoi1
同渡每載 越過障礙

And every time you cross the road, you cross the road.

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tung4
dou6
mei5
zoi3
jyut6
gwo3
zoeng3
ngoi6
不怕季節變改 循環而復再

Not afraid of changing seasons, cycling and repeating.

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fau2
paa3
gwai3
zit3
bin3
goi2
ceon4
waan4
nang4
fuk6
zoi3
花歸來 更深愛

The flowers came back, and they were more deeply loved.

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waa6
kwai3
loi6
gang3
sam1
oi3
堅定而期盼 能生生不息跟你愛

And you're determined to live forever with your love.

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gin1
ding6
nang4
kei4
paan3
toi4
sang1
sang1
fau2
sik1
gan1
nei5
oi3
About This Song

The song "" (Potted Plant) by (Vivian Chow) embodies themes of love, resilience, and personal growth, likening romantic relationships to nurturing a potted plant. The emotional core of the song is centered around the beauty of love cultivated over time, highlighting the effort and care required to maintain a relationship, much like one would tend to a plant. The lyrics invoke imagery of seasons changing, suggesting that while relationships may face various challenges and transformations, the commitment to love remains unwavering and hopeful.

The narrative in these lyrics unfolds the journey of love through nurturing actions, such as watering, which symbolizes dedication and intimacy present in a relationship. The singer reflects on shared experiences, portraying moments of joy and satisfaction that accompany witnessing growth, both metaphorically in love and literally in nature. This perspective conveys a message of patience and optimism, reinforcing that through seasons of difficulty (represented by harsh weather conditions), love can endure and flourish.

Musically, the song merges soft melodies with a gentle rhythm, supporting the lyrical themes of growth and tranquility. The use of metaphors like "" (potted plant) enhances the emotional depth of the lyrics, evoking a sense of warmth and comfort. Additionally, the recurring chorus acts as a reminder of the cyclical nature of love, while also instilling a sense of determination to continue nurturing the relationship. The poetic flow and imagery make the song relatable and visually evocative.

In terms of cultural significance, "" reflects traditional Chinese values of patience and dedication in relationships, resonating with audiences who appreciate the interplay between nature and emotional connection. This song serves as an homage to the nurturing qualities inherent in both love and nature, emphasizing the importance of commitment and the optimistic notion that love, much like a well-tended plant, can thrive and bear fruit through lifes seasons.

Song Details
Singer:
周慧敏
Total Lines:
37