健康教育

By 鄭融

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
總想起七歲那一天

I remember that day when I was seven.

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zung2
soeng2
hei2
cat1
seoi3
no6
jat1
tin1
班中的我似人緣不錯

I was a good student in my class.

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baan1
zung1
dik1
ngo5
ci5
jan4
jyun6
fau2
laap6
健教這一科

I teach this subject.

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gin6
gaau3
ze5
jat1
fo1
所有最基本的智識我清楚

All the most basic intelligence I know.

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so2
jau6
zeoi3
gei1
bun2
dik1
zi3
zi3
ngo5
cing1
co2
然後我最熱愛 吃水果蔬菜

And then my favorite thing was vegetables and fruits.

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jin4
hau6
ngo5
zeoi3
jit6
oi3
hek3
seoi2
gwo2
so1
coi3
一切防禦的針注射過

All the needles were injected.

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jat1
cit3
fong4
jyu6
dik1
zam1
zyu3
sik6
gwo3
一天喝八杯水 但我這天看來

I drink eight glasses of water a day, but I'm seeing it today.

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jat1
tin1
jit3
baat3
bui1
seoi2
daan6
ngo5
ze5
tin1
hon3
loi6
真的很快樂麼

Is that really fun?

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zan1
dik1
han2
faai3
ngok6
mo5
拿太多滿分

You get too much credit.

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naa4
taai3
do1
mun6
fan6
可惜相戀課程像比深海更深

Unfortunately, the love lessons are deeper than the deep sea.

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ho2
sik1
soeng2
lyun5
fo3
cing4
zoeng6
bei3
sam1
hoi2
gang3
sam1
捉摸不到的眼神偏跟我合襯

The invisible eyes are aligned with me.

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zuk3
mou4
fau2
dou3
dik1
ngaan5
san4
pin1
gan1
ngo5
ho4
can3
我沒書本指引 從來錯誤愛人

I never had a guidebook, and I never got the wrong love.

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ngo5
mei6
syu1
bun2
zi2
jan5
zung6
loi6
laap6
ng6
oi3
jan4
誰也想滿分

Everyone wants to be happy.

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seoi4
jaa5
soeng2
mun6
fan6
可惜找一個人絕對只靠幸運

Unfortunately, it's only luck that can find someone.

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ho2
sik1
zaau2
jat1
go3
jan4
zyut6
deoi3
zi2
kaau3
hang6
wan6
每次愛過後除了後果都吸引

Every time you love, you're attracted to the consequences.

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mei5
ci3
oi3
gwo3
hau6
zyu6
liu4
hau6
gwo2
dou1
ngap1
jan5
習慣洗面亦有灰塵 才會信熱吻

And the dust is so bad that you can't believe a kiss.

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zap6
gwaan3
sin2
min2
jik6
jau6
fui1
can4
coi4
wui6
seon3
jit6
man5
想開心總要有犧牲

Happiness requires sacrifice.

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soeng2
hoi1
sam1
zung2
jiu3
jau6
hei1
sang1
天天聽到這成人口吻

I hear this kiss every day.

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tin1
tin1
teng1
dou3
ze5
seng4
jan4
hau2
man5
就算我開燈

Even if I turn on the light.

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zau6
syun3
ngo5
hoi1
dang1
可以看書不可看真每顆心

You can read books, you can't see the heart.

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ho2
jyu5
hon3
syu1
fau2
ho2
hon3
zan1
mei5
fo3
sam1
寧願去鍛鍊我 似身體哭過

I'd rather go to work out like my body cries.

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ning6
jyun6
heoi3
dyun3
lin6
ngo5
ci5
jyun4
tai2
huk1
gwo3
喜愛流汗的感覺伴我

I love the feeling of sweating.

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hei2
oi3
lau4
hong6
dik1
gam2
gok3
bun6
ngo5
想解決了傷心 又去愛一個人

To overcome grief and to love someone.

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soeng2
haai5
kyut3
liu4
soeng1
sam1
jau6
heoi3
oi3
jat1
go3
jan4
真的不太衞生

It's not very mature.

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zan1
dik1
fau2
taai3
wai6
sang1
拿太多滿分

You get too much credit.

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naa4
taai3
do1
mun6
fan6
可惜相戀課程像比深海更深

Unfortunately, the love lessons are deeper than the deep sea.

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ho2
sik1
soeng2
lyun5
fo3
cing4
zoeng6
bei3
sam1
hoi2
gang3
sam1
捉摸不到的眼神偏跟我合襯

The invisible eyes are aligned with me.

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zuk3
mou4
fau2
dou3
dik1
ngaan5
san4
pin1
gan1
ngo5
ho4
can3
我沒書本指引 從來錯誤愛人

I never had a guidebook, and I never got the wrong love.

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ngo5
mei6
syu1
bun2
zi2
jan5
zung6
loi6
laap6
ng6
oi3
jan4
誰也想滿分

Everyone wants to be happy.

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seoi4
jaa5
soeng2
mun6
fan6
可惜找一個人絕對只靠幸運

Unfortunately, it's only luck that can find someone.

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ho2
sik1
zaau2
jat1
go3
jan4
zyut6
deoi3
zi2
kaau3
hang6
wan6
每次愛過後除了後果都吸引

Every time you love, you're attracted to the consequences.

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mei5
ci3
oi3
gwo3
hau6
zyu6
liu4
hau6
gwo2
dou1
ngap1
jan5
直至生活沒有傷痕 才會有十分

As long as there are no scars, there will be enough.

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zik6
zi3
sang1
wut6
mei6
jau6
soeng1
han4
coi4
wui6
jau6
sap6
fan6
我每次吃飯也都先洗手

I wash my hands every time I eat.

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ngo5
mei5
ci3
hek3
faan6
jaa5
dou1
sin3
sin2
sau2
身心安康遺憾我會善後

I'm sorry, but I'm going to be fine.

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jyun4
sam1
on1
hong1
wai6
ham6
ngo5
wui6
sin6
hau6
容貌也如那天 天真的我無憂

I was just as good looking that day, and honestly, I wasn't worried.

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jung4
maau6
jaa5
jyu4
no6
tin1
tin1
zan1
dik1
ngo5
mou4
jau1
拿太多滿分

You get too much credit.

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naa4
taai3
do1
mun6
fan6
可惜相戀課程像比深海更深

Unfortunately, the love lessons are deeper than the deep sea.

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ho2
sik1
soeng2
lyun5
fo3
cing4
zoeng6
bei3
sam1
hoi2
gang3
sam1
捉摸不到的眼神偏跟我合襯

The invisible eyes are aligned with me.

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zuk3
mou4
fau2
dou3
dik1
ngaan5
san4
pin1
gan1
ngo5
ho4
can3
我沒書本指引 從來錯誤愛人

I never had a guidebook, and I never got the wrong love.

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ngo5
mei6
syu1
bun2
zi2
jan5
zung6
loi6
laap6
ng6
oi3
jan4
誰也想滿分

Everyone wants to be happy.

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seoi4
jaa5
soeng2
mun6
fan6
可惜找一個人絕對只靠幸運

Unfortunately, it's only luck that can find someone.

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ho2
sik1
zaau2
jat1
go3
jan4
zyut6
deoi3
zi2
kaau3
hang6
wan6
每次愛過後除了後果都吸引

Every time you love, you're attracted to the consequences.

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mei5
ci3
oi3
gwo3
hau6
zyu6
liu4
hau6
gwo2
dou1
ngap1
jan5
習慣洗面亦有灰塵 才會信熱吻

And the dust is so bad that you can't believe a kiss.

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zap6
gwaan3
sin2
min2
jik6
jau6
fui1
can4
coi4
wui6
seon3
jit6
man5
About This Song

"" (Health Education) by explores the intricate relationship between personal well-being and the complexities of love and heartache. The song uses a metaphorical lens, drawing parallels between the basic lessons of health education learned in childhood and the often tumultuous journey of romantic relationships. The emotional core rests in the juxtaposition of striving for perfection in love, akin to receiving high marks in a subject, and the inherent unpredictability that such endeavors entail. Reflective and somewhat poignant, the lyrics connect the joyful innocence of youth with the disappointments experienced in adulthood, emphasizing a longing for clarity and understanding in both health and love.

The narrative unfolds through a conversational tone, bringing the listener into the inner thoughts of the protagonist as they reminisce about their formative years while navigating adult relationships. The singer conveys a sense of ironywhile one can master the theoretical aspects of health, in matters of the heart, luck seems to play a more significant role. This clever alignment of educational diligence with the capricious nature of romance acts as a reminder that theoretical knowledge does not always translate to practical success in life's more emotional arenas. The use of relatable imagery, such as drinking water or eating healthy, grounds the song in familiar experiences, making the emotional journey feel more profound.

Musically, "" combines catchy melodies with a pop sensibility that enhances its reflective themes. The instrumentation likely includes upbeat arrangements that contrast with the more serious undertones of the lyrics. Lyrically, employs various techniques such as repetition and contrasting imagerycomparing scoring high in health education with the elusive nature of a meaningful romantic connection. This emphasizes a sense of searching and longing, echoing the struggles many face in understanding both self-care and interpersonal dynamics.

Culturally, the song resonates within the context of Hong Kong's youth, who balance academic pressures with the complexities of modern relationships. By blending health education with love's lessons, provides a narrative that many can relate to, illustrating the universal struggle of trying to achieve perfection in both personal well-being and love life. The song reflects the culture's emphasis on education, while also highlighting the emotional turbulence that accompanies the pursuit of lovecreating a striking commentary on the human experience.

Song Details
Singer:
鄭融
Total Lines:
43