學海無涯

By 農夫

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
農夫書院 美好人生

Farmer's School is a wonderful life.

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nung4
fu4
syu1
jyun6
mei5
hou3
jan4
sang1
有兩個訓導陸永與C君

There are two trains, Land and C.

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jau6
loeng5
go3
fan3
dou6
luk6
wing5
jyu6
gwan1
我們都要努力做人

We have to try to be human.

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ngo5
mun4
dou1
jiu3
nou5
lik6
zou6
jan4
個個會考三十分

They're going to get 30 points.

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go3
go3
wui6
haau2
saam3
sap6
fan6
望住塊黑板日日都咁刻板

And I'm looking at the blackboard all day long.

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mong6
zyu6
faai3
hak1
baan2
mik6
mik6
dou1
gam3
hak1
baan2
食完個早餐仲有冇零用錢食晏

And they're still free to eat after breakfast.

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zi6
jyun4
go3
zou2
caan1
zung6
jau6
mo5
ling4
jung6
zin2
zi6
ngaan3
Bio堂要入Lab學下劏牛眼

I'm going to the lab to study biology.

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tong4
jiu3
jap6
hok6
haa6
tong1
ngau4
ngaan5
點知一劏就鬧同學仔攞黎玩

And I'm sure the kids and the kids can play with it.

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dim2
zi3
jat1
tong1
zau6
naau6
tung4
hok6
zi2
lo2
lai4
waan2
最後就攞嚟衰記缺點都要排隊

And finally, we're going to get the missing points and we're going to get the line.

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zeoi3
hau6
zau6
lo2
lei4
seoi1
gei3
kyut3
dim2
dou1
jiu3
pik1
zeoi6
點解又要比錢班會

Why would you want to go to a paid class?

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dim2
haai5
jau6
jiu3
bei3
zin2
baan1
wui6
冇著皮鞋又匿埋死都唔去早會

They don't go to the funeral without leather shoes or hiding.

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mo5
zyu3
pei2
haai4
jau6
nik6
maai4
si2
dou1
ng4
heoi3
zou2
wui6
Prefect又出動捉人傾計起鬨

The Prefect came out and started talking.

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jau6
ceot1
dung6
zuk3
jan4
king1
gei3
hei2
hung6
啲功課一系就抄一系唔交

The homework is done in a row.

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dit1
gung1
fo3
jat1
hai6
zau6
caau3
jat1
hai6
ng4
gaau1
Miss一系就鬧一系唔教

Miss is a little bit of a bitch.

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jat1
hai6
zau6
naau6
jat1
hai6
ng4
gaau3
讀書為左識字為左沙紙定係為左我老媽子

Reading was for literacy, sandpaper, or my grandmother.

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duk6
syu1
wai6
zo2
zi3
zi6
wai6
zo2
saa1
zi2
ding6
hai6
wai6
zo2
ngo5
lou5
maa5
zi2
學海系天涯 學生天天挨

They're studying the ocean all day long, and they're studying it every day.

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hok6
hoi2
hai6
tin1
ji4
hok6
sang1
tin1
tin1
ngaai4
就等多一排 放得暑假我個人松曬

I'll just wait a few more lines and get some summer time off myself.

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zau6
ting2
do1
jat1
pik1
fong3
dak1
syu2
gaa2
ngo5
go3
jan4
cung4
saai3
萬卷書萬里路 紅雨好黑雨好

It was a thousand miles down the road, and it was raining red and black.

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maak6
gyun2
syu1
maak6
lei5
lou6
hung4
jyu6
hou3
hak1
jyu6
hou3
八號風暴 在早會中我禱告

Storm #8 I prayed in the early morning session.

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baat3
hou6
fung3
buk6
zoi6
zou2
wui6
zung1
ngo5
tou2
guk1
萬卷書萬里路 紅雨好黑雨好

It was a thousand miles down the road, and it was raining red and black.

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maak6
gyun2
syu1
maak6
lei5
lou6
hung4
jyu6
hou3
hak1
jyu6
hou3
八號風暴 在早會中我禱告

Storm #8 I prayed in the early morning session.

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baat3
hou6
fung3
buk6
zoi6
zou2
wui6
zung1
ngo5
tou2
guk1
你有冇聽到

Did you hear that?

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nei5
jau6
mo5
teng1
dou3
讀萬卷書不如行萬里路

Reading a thousand books is better than walking a thousand miles.

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duk6
maak6
gyun2
syu1
fau2
jyu4
hong6
maak6
lei5
lou6
行曬銅鑼灣啲店鋪

We're going to run out of shops in the Copper Bay.

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hong6
saai3
tung4
lo4
waan4
dit1
dim3
pou2
難怪每一科都肥佬

No wonder every department is soap.

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no4
gwaai3
mei5
jat1
fo1
dou1
fai6
liu4
媽媽想知道爸爸少少燥

She wanted to know if he was a little bit bored.

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maa5
maa5
soeng2
zi3
dou6
baa1
baa1
siu3
siu3
cou3
點解科科都炒到咁離譜

Why is it that Coca-Cola is so out of date?

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dim2
haai5
fo1
fo1
dou1
caau2
dou3
gam3
lei4
pou2
即刻抄廣告嗰一句口號

I copied the slogan right away.

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zik1
hak1
caau3
gwong2
guk1
go3
jat1
gau1
hau2
hou6
求學不是求得到分數

It's not about getting points.

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kau4
hok6
fau2
si6
kau4
dak1
dou3
fan6
sou3
來尋求啲知識上堂訓下先舒適

I'm going to try to learn some things and get comfortable.

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loi6
cam4
kau4
dit1
zi3
zi3
soeng6
tong4
fan3
haa6
sin3
syu1
zaak6
上堂HAE下揾野食 揾野食

Find the food in the HAE.

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soeng6
tong4
haa6
wan2
je5
zi6
wan2
je5
zi6
落到球場比曬力 比曬力

It was hard to get on the field.

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lok6
dou3
kau4
coeng4
bei3
saai3
lik6
bei3
saai3
lik6
A班比人話系精英班

The A'banbians say they're an elite class.

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baan1
bei3
jan4
waa6
hai6
zing1
jing1
baan1
B班又比人話系精靈班

And the B class is called the Elf class.

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baan1
jau6
bei3
jan4
waa6
hai6
zing1
ling4
baan1
士多啤梨啤梨蘋果橙

The store has a peanut butter and peanut butter.

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si6
do1
pe1
lei2
pe1
lei2
ping4
gwo2
dang3
ABCDE班點樣揀

How to choose an ABCDE class.

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baan1
dim2
joeng2
gaan2
We need to 努力做人

We need to work as human beings.

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nou5
lik6
zou6
jan4
HKCEE三十分

HKCEE is 30 percent.

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saam3
sap6
fan6
萬卷書萬里路 紅雨好黑雨好

It was a thousand miles down the road, and it was raining red and black.

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maak6
gyun2
syu1
maak6
lei5
lou6
hung4
jyu6
hou3
hak1
jyu6
hou3
八號風暴 在早會中我禱告

Storm #8 I prayed in the early morning session.

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baat3
hou6
fung3
buk6
zoi6
zou2
wui6
zung1
ngo5
tou2
guk1
萬卷書萬里路 紅雨好黑雨好

It was a thousand miles down the road, and it was raining red and black.

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maak6
gyun2
syu1
maak6
lei5
lou6
hung4
jyu6
hou3
hak1
jyu6
hou3
八號風暴 在早會中我禱告

Storm #8 I prayed in the early morning session.

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baat3
hou6
fung3
buk6
zoi6
zou2
wui6
zung1
ngo5
tou2
guk1
C班比人話系傻仔班

The Bamboo people say it's a gang.

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baan1
bei3
jan4
waa6
hai6
so4
zi2
baan1
D班又比人話系蘿底橙

And D-band told people that it was a "pumpkin".

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baan1
jau6
bei3
jan4
waa6
hai6
lo4
dik1
dang3
士多啤梨啤梨蘋果橙

The store has a peanut butter and peanut butter.

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si6
do1
pe1
lei2
pe1
lei2
ping4
gwo2
dang3
ABCDE班點樣揀

How to choose an ABCDE class.

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baan1
dim2
joeng2
gaan2
中西史都

The history of the West.

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zung1
sai1
si2
dou1
農夫啲歌

The farmers sing.

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nung4
fu4
dit1
go1
About This Song

"" ("The Sea of Learning is Endless") by the artist (Farmer) encapsulates the struggles and experiences of students navigating life in an educational system that often feels rigid and demanding. The song presents a humorous yet critical perspective on the pressures of academic achievement while also yearning for knowledge and personal growth. At its emotional core lies a deep-seated frustration with the traditional educational model, which prioritizes grades over genuine understanding and personal development.

The narrative unfolds through the eyes of students who are reflecting on their daily school life. The lyrics vividly describe their encounters with strict teachers, the burdens of homework, and the feeling of being part of a system that categorizes students into 'elite' and 'struggling' classes. The phrase "" ("Reading ten thousand books is not as good as traveling ten thousand miles") captures the essence of the messagewhile academic knowledge is important, real-world experiences hold equal, if not greater, value. Through playful language, the students express a desire to learn and grow in ways that go beyond the confines of their classrooms.

Musically, the song is characterized by its catchy tune that blends traditional Chinese musical elements with contemporary rhythms, creating an upbeat and accessible sound. The use of repetition in the chorus emphasizes key themes and makes the message resonate with listeners. The clever play on words and informal language throughout the lyrics enhance its relatability, allowing the audience to connect with the students' experiences. Notably, the incorporation of colloquial expressions and references to everyday situations enriches the narrative.

Culturally, "" strikes a chord with many listeners, especially students and young adults who can relate to the societal pressures of education in Chinese-speaking communities. The song reflects a broader conversation about the balance between academic excellence and holistic personal development. It resonates particularly with listeners who are questioning the purpose and effectiveness of traditional education systems, thus contributing to ongoing dialogues about learning and personal growth in modern culture.

Song Details
Singer:
農夫
Total Lines:
48