可人兒

By 葉德嫺

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
情人願你知 愛意消失我變消沉

I want you to know that I'm gone.

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cing4
jan4
jyun6
nei5
zi3
oi3
ji3
siu1
sat1
ngo5
bin3
siu1
zam6
不再能重見昨天的真

I can't see the truth of yesterday.

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fau2
zoi3
toi4
zung6
jin6
zok6
tin1
dik1
zan1
情人亦狠心 看我傷心你轉身行

And the lovers are also very concerned about me, and they're watching me feel sorry for you.

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cing4
jan4
jik6
han2
sam1
hon3
ngo5
soeng1
sam1
nei5
zyun3
jyun4
hong6
為何還負氣相親變相分

Why do you think that the relationship is so divided?

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wai6
ho6
waan4
fu6
hei3
soeng2
can3
bin3
soeng2
fan6
只想今天回心轉意

I just want to think about it today.

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zi2
soeng2
gam1
tin1
wui4
sam1
zyun3
ji3
愛戀破裂後重聚更加可喜

It's more fun to be together after a break-up.

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oi3
lyun5
po3
lit3
hau6
zung6
zeoi6
gang3
gaa3
ho2
hei2
今天的我定更可人

I'm a better person now.

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gam1
tin1
dik1
ngo5
ding6
gang3
ho2
jan4
我願留得住往昔痴痴意

I wish I could stay focused.

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ngo5
jyun6
lau4
dak1
zyu6
wong5
sik1
ci1
ci1
ji3
彼此多相襯 同追趕幸福印

They're all looking at each other and chasing their happiness.

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bei2
ci2
do1
soeng2
can3
tung4
zeoi1
gon2
hang6
fuk1
ngan3
今天給我盡抹淚痕

I'm going to wipe away all my tears today.

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gam1
tin1
kap1
ngo5
zeon6
mut6
leoi6
han4
情人自失去 但覺春天永遠不臨

A lover loses himself, but realizes spring never comes.

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cing4
jan4
zi6
sat1
heoi3
daan6
gok3
ceon1
tin1
wing5
jyun6
fau2
lam6
自覺迷迷惘 不知哪方奔

I'm lost, and I don't know where to go.

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zi6
gok3
mai4
mai4
mong5
fau2
zi3
naa5
fong1
ban1
完全為你生 愛你幾深我不知道

I'm living for you, and I love you so much, I don't know.

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jyun4
cyun4
wai6
nei5
sang1
oi3
nei5
gei2
sam1
ngo5
fau2
zi3
dou6
想再投懷抱 熱情輕滲

I want to embrace you again, to be passionate, to be light.

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soeng2
zoi3
tau4
waai4
pou5
jit6
cing4
hing1
sam3
只想今天回心轉意

I just want to think about it today.

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zi2
soeng2
gam1
tin1
wui4
sam1
zyun3
ji3
愛戀破裂後重聚更加可喜

It's more fun to be together after a break-up.

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oi3
lyun5
po3
lit3
hau6
zung6
zeoi6
gang3
gaa3
ho2
hei2
今天的我定更可人

I'm a better person now.

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gam1
tin1
dik1
ngo5
ding6
gang3
ho2
jan4
我願留得住往昔痴痴意

I wish I could stay focused.

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ngo5
jyun6
lau4
dak1
zyu6
wong5
sik1
ci1
ci1
ji3
彼此多相襯 同追趕幸福印

They're all looking at each other and chasing their happiness.

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bei2
ci2
do1
soeng2
can3
tung4
zeoi1
gon2
hang6
fuk1
ngan3
今天給我盡抹淚痕

I'm going to wipe away all my tears today.

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gam1
tin1
kap1
ngo5
zeon6
mut6
leoi6
han4
今天的我定更可人

I'm a better person now.

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gam1
tin1
dik1
ngo5
ding6
gang3
ho2
jan4
(我愛你更深)

(I love you more deeply)

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ngo5
oi3
nei5
gang3
sam1
我願留得住往昔痴痴意

I wish I could stay focused.

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ngo5
jyun6
lau4
dak1
zyu6
wong5
sik1
ci1
ci1
ji3
(我愛你更深)

(I love you more deeply)

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ngo5
oi3
nei5
gang3
sam1
彼此多相襯 同追趕幸福印

They're all looking at each other and chasing their happiness.

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bei2
ci2
do1
soeng2
can3
tung4
zeoi1
gon2
hang6
fuk1
ngan3
今天給我盡抹淚痕

I'm going to wipe away all my tears today.

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gam1
tin1
kap1
ngo5
zeon6
mut6
leoi6
han4
今天的我定更可人

I'm a better person now.

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gam1
tin1
dik1
ngo5
ding6
gang3
ho2
jan4
(我愛你更深)

(I love you more deeply)

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ngo5
oi3
nei5
gang3
sam1
我願留得住往昔痴痴意

I wish I could stay focused.

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ngo5
jyun6
lau4
dak1
zyu6
wong5
sik1
ci1
ci1
ji3
(我愛你更深)

(I love you more deeply)

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ngo5
oi3
nei5
gang3
sam1
彼此多相襯 同追趕幸福印

They're all looking at each other and chasing their happiness.

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bei2
ci2
do1
soeng2
can3
tung4
zeoi1
gon2
hang6
fuk1
ngan3
今天給我盡抹淚痕

I'm going to wipe away all my tears today.

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gam1
tin1
kap1
ngo5
zeon6
mut6
leoi6
han4
About This Song

"" by is a poignant ballad that explores the complexities of love and heartbreak, emphasizing a longing for reconciliation and emotional renewal. The song captures the experience of losing a significant relationship and the subsequent desire to rekindle the affection that once thrived between partners. The emotional core of the track is rooted in feelings of nostalgia and sorrow, revealing the singer's inner turmoil as they come to terms with a love that seems irretrievably lost yet yearns for revival.

The narrative within "" unfolds like a heartfelt conversation, with the singer pleading for their partner to understand the depth of their feelings. Frustration and sadness pervade the lyrics as the protagonist grapples with memories of happier times, contrasting with the stark reality of their current emotional state. The repeated desire for reconciliationencapsulated in the lines about wanting to turn back time to a state of undying loveserves as a testament to the fragility of love and the hope of regaining that lost connection.

Musically, the song employs a gentle melodic structure accompanied by soft instrumentation, which perfectly complements the lyrical themes of vulnerability and longing. The use of repetition in both the verses and the chorus emphasizes the singer's deep-seated wishes for a renewed relationship, highlighting their desperation and sincerity. Lyrical techniques, such as vivid imagery and heartfelt metaphors, paint a relatable portrait of sadness while also portraying a deep yearning for happiness.

Culturally, "" resonates with listeners who have experienced the ebb and flow of relationships, particularly in the context of Mandarin-speaking communities where themes of love and loss are often interwoven in everyday life. The song's emotional depth and relatable narrative make it a timeless piece, reflective of universal sentiments around loveits joys and its inevitable challenges. As such, it holds a significant place within the repertoire of classic Chinese ballads, celebrated for its lyrical beauty and relatable themes.

Song Details
Singer:
葉德嫺
Total Lines:
32