烈女

By Twins

Lyrics - Practice Pronunciation
男子漢 男子漢 男子卻未必好看

Men don't have to look good.

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naam4
zi2
hon3
naam4
zi2
hon3
naam4
zi2
koek3
mei6
bit1
hou3
hon3
別小器 若好戲 靠紅男綠女擔綱

And if you want to play, you can do it with red men and green women.

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bit6
siu2
hei3
joek6
hou3
hei3
kaau3
hung4
naam4
luk6
neoi6
daam3
gong1
做師姐 做師妹 能做遍七十二行

Teacher and teacher can do 72 lines.

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zou6
si1
ze1
zou6
si1
mui2
toi4
zou6
pin3
cat1
sap6
ji6
hong6
做織女 別再期待午夜牛郎

You're a weaver, and you don't have to wait for the midnight bull.

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zou6
zik1
neoi6
bit6
zoi3
kei4
daai1
ng5
je6
ngau4
long2
四萬強悍 都不必多講

And forty thousand dollars, that's not much to say.

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sei3
maak6
koeng5
hon6
dou1
fau2
bit1
do1
gong2
關鄭容方 你最怕我姓汪

You're the most frightened of my last name.

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gwaan1
zing6
jung4
fong1
nei5
zeoi3
paa3
ngo5
sing3
wong1
處事能幹 你叫我手袋黨

You call me the handbag party.

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syu3
si6
toi4
hon4
nei5
giu3
ngo5
sau2
doi2
tong2
想框死我形狀

I wanted to limit my shape.

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soeng2
kwaang1
si2
ngo5
jing4
zong6
男人不保證堅強 哪個愛做新娘

Men don't guarantee that they're strong.

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naam4
jan4
fau2
bou2
zing3
gin1
koeng5
naa5
go3
oi3
zou6
san1
noeng4
只好倚靠位位烈女耀全場

And you're just going to have to rely on the big,

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zi2
hou3
ji2
kaau3
wai6
wai6
lit6
neoi6
jiu6
cyun4
coeng4
蘭花手擁抱驕陽 哪會被人養

The oranges embrace the sun, and they are fed by humans.

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laan4
waa6
sau2
ung2
pou5
giu1
joeng4
naa5
wui6
pei5
jan4
joeng5
我囂張

I'm going to take a break.

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ngo5
ngou4
zoeng3
再囂張

And then, again.

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zoi3
ngou4
zoeng3
都不需要賣賬

You don't have to sell a potato.

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dou1
fau2
seoi1
jiu3
maai6
zoeng3
大小姐 大小姐 大怎會被稱小姐

Miss Big, how can you be called Miss Big?

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taai3
siu2
ze1
taai3
siu2
ze1
taai3
fim2
wui6
pei5
can3
siu2
ze1
遇天雨 在傾瀉 我自然自己擔摭

When it rains, I talk, and I carry my own weight.

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jyu6
tin1
jyu6
zoi6
king1
se3
ngo5
zi6
jin4
zi6
gei2
daam3
做空姐 做港姐 男士算得 啲乜啫

What's the point of being an airline flight attendant, a flight attendant, a man?

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zou6
hung3
ze1
zou6
gong2
ze1
naam4
si6
syun3
dak1
dit1
ne6
zoe1
論矜貴 做太后亦勝做皇爺

The queen is the queen, and the grandfather is the king.

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leon6
kam4
gwai3
zou6
taai3
hau6
jik6
sing3
zou6
wong4
je4
仙姐娜姐

Sister Szenna.

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sin1
ze1
no5
ze1
卿姐寶珠姐

My Lord and My Lady

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hing1
ze1
bou2
zyu1
ze1
都是強者

They were all strong.

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dou1
si6
koeng5
ze2
個個也叫阿姐

They're also called sisters.

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go3
go3
jaa5
giu3
ngo1
ze1
嬌姐莎姐 你我再謙虛些

Sister Sarah, you are more humble.

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giu1
ze1
so1
ze1
nei5
ngo5
zoi3
him1
heoi1
se1
都不需要人射

They don't need a shot.

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dou1
fau2
seoi1
jiu3
jan4
sik6
男人不保證堅強 哪個愛做新娘

Men don't guarantee that they're strong.

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naam4
jan4
fau2
bou2
zing3
gin1
koeng5
naa5
go3
oi3
zou6
san1
noeng4
只好倚靠位位烈女耀全場

And you're just going to have to rely on the big,

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zi2
hou3
ji2
kaau3
wai6
wai6
lit6
neoi6
jiu6
cyun4
coeng4
蘭花手擁抱驕陽 哪會被人養

The oranges embrace the sun, and they are fed by humans.

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laan4
waa6
sau2
ung2
pou5
giu1
joeng4
naa5
wui6
pei5
jan4
joeng5
我囂張

I'm going to take a break.

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ngo5
ngou4
zoeng3
再囂張

And then, again.

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zoi3
ngou4
zoeng3
都不需要賣賬

You don't have to sell a potato.

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dou1
fau2
seoi1
jiu3
maai6
zoeng3
男人不保證堅強 哪個愛做新娘

Men don't guarantee that they're strong.

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naam4
jan4
fau2
bou2
zing3
gin1
koeng5
naa5
go3
oi3
zou6
san1
noeng4
只好倚靠位位烈女耀全場

And you're just going to have to rely on the big,

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zi2
hou3
ji2
kaau3
wai6
wai6
lit6
neoi6
jiu6
cyun4
coeng4
蘭花手擁抱驕陽

The oranges embrace the sun proudly.

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laan4
waa6
sau2
ung2
pou5
giu1
joeng4
哪會被人養

Where will they be raised?

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naa5
wui6
pei5
jan4
joeng5
我囂張

I'm going to take a break.

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ngo5
ngou4
zoeng3
我都想

I want to.

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ngo5
dou1
soeng2
手拖手去合唱

And the handcuffs sing.

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sau2
to1
sau2
heoi3
ho4
coeng3
About This Song

The song "" ("Fierce Woman") by Twins encapsulates a powerful theme of female independence and strength in the face of societal expectations. Its emotionally charged narrative highlights the resilience of women who navigate a world where traditional roles and the idea of male dominance can often overshadow their capabilities. The repeated phrases throughout the song emphasize confidence as it encourages women not to rely on men for validation or support, showcasing a sense of empowerment that resonates deeply with its audience.

In terms of storytelling, the song articulates a vibrant picture of women's roles in society, breaking down stereotypes that have long defined them. The lyrics reflect a blend of personal aspiration and communal solidarity, portraying various archetypesfrom the industrious working woman to the nurturing girlfriendwhile firmly asserting that women can and should celebrate their autonomy. Phrases like "" ("Men do not guarantee strength") suggest a call to action for women to embrace their fierceness, depicting a scenario where they proudly take center stage in their own lives, regardless of the presence or behavior of men.

Musically, "" combines upbeat rhythms with a catchy chorus that reinforces its bold message. The use of playful, almost sarcastic language contrasts with the serious undertones of its themes, utilizing rhetorical devices like repetition and metaphor to create impact. For instance, the metaphor of "" ("orchid hands") embracing the sun evokes an image of both delicacy and strength, signifying that a fierce woman can thrive in even the most challenging conditions while maintaining her femininity. This blend of fun and fortitude further amplifies the emotional resonance of the song.

Culturally, the song holds significant relevance as it embraces contemporary shifts towards gender equality and the redefinition of traditional gender roles in Chinese society. Given that the artist, Twins, is a well-recognized girl group in Hong Kong, their advocacy for women's empowerment in their music serves to inspire a generation of young women to be assertive and proud, challenging the archaic views that still linger in various cultural contexts. "" thus acts not only as a catchy pop song but also as an anthem that bolsters the cause of female strength and solidarity in modern society.

Song Details
Singer:
Twins
Total Lines:
37