體面

By 鄭子威

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
回想起昨天不夠好不夠體面

Remembering yesterday is not enough.

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wui4
soeng2
hei2
zok6
tin1
fau2
gau3
hou3
fau2
gau3
tai2
min2
遺失的美好不夠多不夠轟烈

It's not good enough to be lost.

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wai6
sat1
dik1
mei5
hou3
fau2
gau3
do1
fau2
gau3
gwang1
lit6
未去為你暖到冬天

It's not warm for you until winter.

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mei6
heoi3
wai6
nei5
hyun1
dou3
dung1
tin1
就製造了暴動情節

It created a riot plot.

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zau6
zai3
zou6
liu4
buk6
dung6
cing4
zit3
電話直通留言

Direct texting.

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din6
waa6
zik6
tung1
lau4
jin4
除非你可以變天

Unless you can change.

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zyu6
fei2
nei5
ho2
jyu5
bin3
tin1
直到大家各去一端

Until we all get to the end.

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zik6
dou3
taai3
ze1
gok3
heoi3
jat1
dyun1
怎麼可今晚説懷念

Why would you be preaching this evening?

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fim2
mo5
ho2
gam1
maan5
seoi3
waai4
nim6
儘快道出遺言

Make your will quickly.

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zeon2
faai3
dou6
ceot1
wai6
jin4
無需要一再自憐

There is no need to feel sorry for yourself again and again.

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mou4
seoi1
jiu3
jat1
zoi3
zi6
lin4
再也不會發展

It's not going to happen.

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zoi3
jaa5
fau2
wui6
fat3
zin2
何必想找清虧欠

Why would you want to make up for it?

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ho6
bit1
soeng2
zaau2
cing1
kwai1
him3
我明白你

I understand you.

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ngo5
ming4
baak6
nei5
曾經都一夜未眠

I never slept at night.

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zang1
ging1
dou1
jat1
je6
mei6
min4
以前動態

It was dynamic.

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jyu5
cin4
dung6
taai3
如果不肯改變

If you don't want to change,

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jyu4
gwo2
fau2
hoi2
goi2
bin3
你將來怎麼敢想起昨天

How dare you think of yesterday?

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nei5
zoeng3
loi6
fim2
mo5
gam2
soeng2
hei2
zok6
tin1
要徹底去説穿

You have to be thorough.

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jiu3
caak1
dik1
heoi3
seoi3
cyun1
重新關起心一遍

Take care of yourself again.

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zung6
san1
gwaan1
hei2
sam1
jat1
pin3
再沉下去

It's going down again.

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zoi3
zam6
haa6
heoi3
無止境無盡災劫

There is no end to the disaster.

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mou4
zi2
ging2
mou4
zeon6
zoi1
gip3
我們劃線

We draw a line.

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ngo5
mun4
waak6
sin3
彌補了遇見

It's a complement to meeting.

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nei4
bou2
liu4
jyu6
jin6
苦加上甜只能受騙

Bitterness and sweetness can only be deceived.

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fu2
gaa3
soeng6
tim4
zi2
toi4
sau6
pin3
能祝福對方不怕講不怕孤獨

We can bless each other without fear of speaking out, without fear of being alone.

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toi4
zuk1
fuk1
deoi3
fong1
fau2
paa3
gong2
fau2
paa3
gu1
duk6
誰都想對方很滿足不似草木

We all want each other to be happy, unlike the grass.

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seoi4
dou1
soeng2
deoi3
fong1
han2
mun6
zuk1
fau2
ci5
cou2
muk6
就算是真要去祝福

Even if it was to bless you.

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zau6
syun3
si6
zan1
jiu3
heoi3
zuk1
fuk1
都不應該過去重讀

It's not like we should read it all over again.

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dou1
fau2
jing3
goi1
gwo3
heoi3
zung6
duk6
別再亂想刺痛

Stop trying to stab.

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bit6
zoi3
lyun6
soeng2
cik3
tung3
重新拍一個結局

Re-shot the ending.

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zung6
san1
paak2
jat1
go3
lit3
guk6
再也不會發展

It's not going to happen.

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zoi3
jaa5
fau2
wui6
fat3
zin2
何必想找清虧欠

Why would you want to make up for it?

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ho6
bit1
soeng2
zaau2
cing1
kwai1
him3
我明白你

I understand you.

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ngo5
ming4
baak6
nei5
曾經都一夜未眠

I never slept at night.

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zang1
ging1
dou1
jat1
je6
mei6
min4
以前動態

It was dynamic.

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jyu5
cin4
dung6
taai3
如果不肯改變

If you don't want to change,

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jyu4
gwo2
fau2
hoi2
goi2
bin3
你將來怎麼敢想起昨天

How dare you think of yesterday?

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nei5
zoeng3
loi6
fim2
mo5
gam2
soeng2
hei2
zok6
tin1
要徹底去説穿

You have to be thorough.

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jiu3
caak1
dik1
heoi3
seoi3
cyun1
重新關起心一遍

Take care of yourself again.

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zung6
san1
gwaan1
hei2
sam1
jat1
pin3
再沉下去

It's going down again.

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zoi3
zam6
haa6
heoi3
無止境無盡災劫

There is no end to the disaster.

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mou4
zi2
ging2
mou4
zeon6
zoi1
gip3
我們劃線

We draw a line.

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ngo5
mun4
waak6
sin3
彌補了遇見

It's a complement to meeting.

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nei4
bou2
liu4
jyu6
jin6
苦加上甜只能受騙

Bitterness and sweetness can only be deceived.

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fu2
gaa3
soeng6
tim4
zi2
toi4
sau6
pin3
關門掛念再見

Lock the door and see you.

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gwaan1
mun4
gwaa3
nim6
zoi3
jin6
About This Song

The song "" (translated as "Decency") by (Zheng Ziwei) explores themes of regret, longing, and the complexities of past relationships. Its emotional core revolves around the bittersweet acknowledgment of moments gone by, where the protagonist reflects on lost beauty and the struggles of unresolved feelings. The use of imagery related to seasons, specifically winter, evokes a sense of coldness and unfulfilled warmth that resonates throughout the lyrics, creating a vivid emotional landscape for listeners to navigate.

The narrative unfolds as the singer contemplates their past with a former lover, recognizing the pain of unmet expectations and the desire for closure. Lines like "" (Everyone wants the other to be satisfied) emphasize the universal longing for mutual contentment in relationships, while also highlighting the difficulty in achieving it. The lyrics suggest a conversation with oneself, grappling with both nostalgia and the need to move forward. Moreover, the mention of "" (re-reading the past) reflects a conscious decision to not dwell on what has been lost, but rather to face the reality of the present.

Musically, the song is characterized by its poignant melodies and emotional vocal delivery. Zheng Ziwei's vocal styling balances vulnerability with strength, making the sentiments expressed more relatable and impactful. Lyrically, the song employs metaphors and contrasts between sweetness and bitterness, illustrating the duality of love and heartache. The repetition of certain phrases reinforces the idea of a cyclical thought process, where reflection leads to further contemplation, contributing to the song's introspective quality.

From a cultural perspective, "" resonates deeply within the context of contemporary Chinese pop music where themes of emotional struggles and relational complexities are prevalent. It speaks to a generation familiar with the tensions between traditional values of modesty and the modern pursuit of personal happiness, making it relevant to audiences navigating their own romantic experiences. The song invites listeners to introspect on their relationships while acknowledging that moving on does not mean forgetting; instead, it encourages an acceptance of past imperfections and finding peace within oneself.

Song Details
Singer:
鄭子威
Total Lines:
45