苦瓜

By 陳奕迅

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
共你乾杯再舉箸 突然間相看莞爾

And then you raise your toast and suddenly you look at the mirror.

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gung6
nei5
kin4
bui1
zoi3
geoi2
zyu6
duk1
jin4
haan4
soeng2
hon3
wun5
ji5
盤中透着那味兒

It's through that dish.

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pun2
zung1
tau3
jyu3
no6
mei6
ngai4
大概今生有些事 是提早都不可以

There are things in life that are not possible early.

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taai3
goi3
gam1
sang1
jau6
se1
si6
si6
tai4
zou2
dou1
fau2
ho2
jyu5
明白其妙處

And I understand the beauty of it.

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ming4
baak6
kei4
miu6
syu3
就像你當日痛心她回絕一番美意

It's like you're in a hurry, and she's back.

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zau6
zoeng6
nei5
dong3
mik6
tung3
sam1
taa1
wui4
zyut6
jat1
pun1
mei5
ji3
怎發現你從情劫亦能學懂開解與寬恕

How do you learn to open up and forgive from the experience?

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fim2
fat3
jin6
nei5
zung6
cing4
gip3
jik6
toi4
hok6
dung2
hoi1
haai5
jyu6
fun1
syu3
也像我很糾結的公事

And it's a very complicated case.

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jaa5
zoeng6
ngo5
han2
gau2
lit3
dik1
gung1
si6
此際回頭看 原來並沒有事

Looking back, it was nothing.

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ci2
zai3
wui4
tau4
hon3
jyun5
loi6
bing6
mei6
jau6
si6
真想不到當初我們也討厭吃苦瓜

I don't think we hated pickles at first.

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zan1
soeng2
fau2
dou3
dong3
co1
ngo5
mun4
jaa5
tou2
jim3
hek3
fu2
gwaa1
今天竟吃得出那睿智愈來愈記掛

And today, that wisdom is getting more and more remembered.

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gam1
tin1
ging2
hek3
dak1
ceot1
no6
jeoi6
zi3
jyu6
loi6
jyu6
gei3
gwaa3
開始時捱一些苦 栽種絕處的花

It was time to plant some bitter flowers.

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hoi1
ci2
si4
ngaai4
jat1
se1
fu2
zoi1
zung3
zyut6
syu3
dik1
waa6
幸得艱辛的引路甜蜜不致太寡

The sweetness of the hard road is not too low.

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hang6
dak1
gaan1
san1
dik1
jan5
lou6
tim4
mat6
fau2
zai3
taai3
gwaa2
青春的快餐只要求快不理哪一家

The teenage fast food is about being quick.

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cing1
ceon1
dik1
faai3
caan1
zi2
jiu3
kau4
faai3
fau2
lei5
naa5
jat1
ze1
哪有玩味的空檔來欣賞細緻淡雅

What a fun, free-flowing archive to enjoy.

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naa5
jau6
waan2
mei6
dik1
hung3
dong3
loi6
jan1
soeng2
sai3
zi3
taam4
ngaa5
到大悟大徹將虎咽的昇華

And the tiger's rise was a big one.

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dou3
taai3
ng6
taai3
caak1
zoeng3
fu2
jim3
dik1
sing1
waa6
等消化學沏茶

Let's make some digestive tea.

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ting2
siu1
faa3
hok6
cit3
caa4
至共你覺得苦也不太差

And you're not bad at all.

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zi3
gung6
nei5
gok3
dak1
fu2
jaa5
fau2
taai3
co1
下半生竟再開學 入迷的終於醒覺

And the second half of school is about to start again.

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haa6
bun3
sang1
ging2
zoi3
hoi1
hok6
jap6
mai4
dik1
zung1
wu1
sing2
gok3
移走最後的死角

Remove the last dead end.

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yi4
zau2
zeoi3
hau6
dik1
si2
luk6
用痛苦烘托歡樂 讓餘甘彰顯險惡

Put joy in pain, let the rest be bad.

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jung6
tung3
fu2
hung4
tok3
fun1
ngok6
joeng6
jyu4
gam1
zoeng1
hin2
him2
ok3
如藝壇傑作

It's a masterpiece.

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jyu4
ngai6
taan4
git6
zok3
就像我一直聽香夭從未沾濕眼角

It's like I've never heard of a banana.

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zau6
zoeng6
ngo5
jat1
zik6
teng1
hoeng1
ou2
zung6
mei6
tip3
sap1
ngaan5
luk6
仔細地看神壇裏木紋什麼精巧也不覺

They looked at the altars and didn't know what was so good about them.

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zi2
sai3
deng6
hon3
san4
taan4
leoi5
muk6
man4
zaap6
mo5
zing1
kiu2
jaa5
fau2
gok3
卻在某蕭瑟晚秋深夜

But one evening in the late fall,

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koek3
zoi6
mau5
siu1
sat1
maan5
cau1
sam1
je6
忽爾明瞭了 而黃葉便碎落

It's clear, and the yellow leaves are broken.

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fat1
ji5
ming4
liu5
liu4
nang4
wong4
sip3
pin4
seoi3
lok6
做人沒有苦澀可以嗎

Can you be a painless person?

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zou6
jan4
mei6
jau6
fu2
sik1
ho2
jyu5
maa5
真想不到當初我們也討厭吃苦瓜

I don't think we hated pickles at first.

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zan1
soeng2
fau2
dou3
dong3
co1
ngo5
mun4
jaa5
tou2
jim3
hek3
fu2
gwaa1
當睇清世間所有定理又何用再怕

And if you look at all the theories in the world, why should you be afraid?

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dong3
dai6
cing1
sai3
haan4
so2
jau6
ding6
lei5
jau6
ho6
jung6
zoi3
paa3
珍惜淡定的心境 苦過後更加清

And you appreciate the feeling of being down, and you feel more calm after the pain.

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zan1
sik1
taam4
ding6
dik1
sam1
ging2
fu2
gwo3
hau6
gang3
gaa3
cing1
萬般過去亦無味但有領會留下

The past is a mess, but it's a legacy.

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maak6
pun4
gwo3
heoi3
jik6
mou4
mei6
daan6
jau6
ling5
wui6
lau4
haa6
今天先記得聽過人説這叫半生瓜

I remember hearing about this today.

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gam1
tin1
sin3
gei3
dak1
teng1
gwo3
jan4
seoi3
ze5
giu3
bun3
sang1
gwaa1
那意味着它的美年輕不會洞察嗎

Does that mean that its beauty will not be seen by its youth?

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no6
ji3
mei6
jyu3
to1
dik1
mei5
nin4
hing1
fau2
wui6
tung4
caat3
maa5
到大悟大徹將一切都昇華

And then, when I was a kid, I was a big fan of everything.

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dou3
taai3
ng6
taai3
caak1
zoeng3
jat1
cit3
dou1
sing1
waa6
這一秒坐擁晚霞

This second is a nightmare.

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ze5
jat1
miu5
zo6
ung2
maan5
haa4
我共你覺得苦也不太差

I'm sorry you feel that way.

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ngo5
gung6
nei5
gok3
dak1
fu2
jaa5
fau2
taai3
co1
About This Song

The song "" (Bitter Melon) by the renowned Mandarin artist (Eason Chan) encapsulates a profound exploration of life's bittersweet experiences, paralleling the taste of the titular fruit with the challenging yet enriching moments we encounter throughout our journey. With a poignant emotional core, the song invites listeners to reflect on the nature of suffering and understanding, suggesting that the hardships we face can lead to wisdom, empathy, and ultimately, a deeper appreciation for life's flavors, both bitter and sweet.

Through its narrative, "" conveys a message of growth through adversity, as it revisits moments of regret and disillusionment, particularly in relationships and the pursuit of happiness. The protagonist reminisces about a past disdain for, symbolizing life's difficulties, and contrasts it with a newfound acceptance that comes with maturation. As the lyrics unfold, they reveal a journey from youthful impatience to worldly realization, illustrating how trials can foster forgiveness and clarity in the face of emotional turmoil.

Musically, the song boasts a blend of contemporary pop and traditional Chinese influences, characterized by a gentle yet impactful melody that complements its reflective lyrics. Eason Chan's delivery is both heartfelt and intimate, utilizing vocal nuances that evoke a sense of longing and introspection. Lyrically, the song employs vivid imagery and metaphors, with references to tea and the changing seasons, enhancing its contemplative nature and inviting listeners to engage with the deeper meanings behind each phrase.

Culturally, "" resonates with the realities of many listeners, particularly within the context of Chinese philosophy, which often emphasizes the importance of overcoming adversity. The song's exploration of lifes complexities is a testament to the human experience, reminding us that pain can lead to personal growth and enlightenment. This cultural context enriches the song's message, making it a soulful and relatable piece that emphasizes resilience and the beauty found in lifes challenges.

Song Details
Singer:
陳奕迅
Total Lines:
35