{"id":181832,"date":"2020-03-30T08:17:35","date_gmt":"2020-03-30T12:17:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/learn\/best-chinese-songs\/"},"modified":"2025-04-02T06:57:09","modified_gmt":"2025-04-02T10:57:09","slug":"best-chinese-songs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/chinese\/best-chinese-songs\/","title":{"rendered":"19 Best Chinese Songs to Add to Your Mandarin Playlist"},"content":{"rendered":"

Music shapes culture and is something for people to bond over. And with Chinese songs, it’s no different.<\/p>\n

Mandopop<\/a> is the most popular genre for Chinese songs today, with heavyweights like Jay Chou<\/a> and G.E.M.<\/a>, but there\u2019s also an entire world of electronic songs, ballads and indie music to dive into.<\/p>\n

Check out these 19 catchy and well-known Chinese songs for a taste of the Chinese music landscape.<\/p>\n

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1. “My Exciting Solitary Life” by Elva Hsiao<\/h2>\n

Chinese: <\/strong>\u8427\u4e9a\u8f69\u300a\u4e00\u4e2a\u4eba\u7684\u7cbe\u5f69\u300b(xi\u0101o y\u00e0 xu\u0101n “y\u00ed g\u00e8 r\u00e9n de j\u012bng c\u01cei” )<\/em><\/p>\n

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A Taiwanese pop star who rose to fame after winning a singing competition in 1998, Elva Hsiao has had one successful album after the other, all with catchy tunes like this one.<\/p>\n

As a kid, I always referred to this as the \u5934\u53d1\u7529\u7529<\/strong> (t\u00f3u f\u01ce shu\u01cei shu\u01cei)<\/em> song.<\/p>\n

Sample Lyrics:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u5934\u53d1\u7529\u7529\uff0c\u5927\u6b65\u5730\u8d70\u5f00<\/strong>
\n(t\u00f3u fa shu\u01cei shu\u01cei d\u00e0 b\u00f9 de z\u01d2u k\u0101i)<\/em>
\nTossing my hair, striding away<\/p>\n

\u4e0d\u601c\u60af\u5fc3\u5e95\u5c0f\u5c0f\u60b2\u54c0<\/strong>
\n(b\u00f9 li\u00e1n m\u01d0n x\u012bn d\u01d0 xi\u01ceo xi\u01ceo b\u0113i \u0101i)<\/em>
\nDeep in my heart, I have no pity and very little sorrow<\/p>\n

\u6325\u624bBye-Bye\uff0c\u795d\u4f60\u4eec\u6109\u5feb<\/strong>
\n(hu\u012b sh\u01d2u Bye-Bye zh\u00f9 n\u01d0 men y\u00fa ku\u00e0i)<\/em>
\nWaving bye-bye, good luck to you all<\/p>\n

\u6211\u4f1a\u4e00\u4e2a\u4eba\u6d3b\u5f97\u7cbe\u5f69<\/strong>
\n(w\u01d2 hu\u00ec y\u012b g\u00e8 r\u00e9n hu\u00f3 d\u00e9 j\u012bng c\u01cei)<\/em>
\nI can live brilliantly on my own<\/p>\n

Key Vocabulary:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u7529<\/strong>\u00a0(shu\u01cei)<\/em> \u2014 to toss; to leave behind
\n\u601c\u60af<\/strong> (li\u00e1n m\u01d0n)<\/em> \u2014 pity; remorse
\n\u5fc3\u5e95 <\/strong>(x\u012bn d\u01d0)<\/em> \u2014 deep in the heart; bottom of the heart
\n\u60b2\u54c0<\/strong> (b<\/em>\u0113i’\u0101i)<\/em> \u2014 sorrow (n.); sorrowful (adj.)
\n\u6325<\/strong>\u00a0(h<\/em>u\u012b)<\/em> \u2014 to wave; to command
\n\u6d3b<\/strong> (hu\u00f3)<\/em> \u2014 to live
\n\u7cbe\u5f69<\/strong> (j\u012bng c\u01cei)<\/em> \u2014 brilliant; wonderful<\/p>\n

\u5f97<\/strong> (d\u00e9)<\/em> is a degree complement that follows a verb to describe its intensity, thus turning \u7cbe\u5f69<\/strong> from an adjective into an adverb.<\/p>\n

So Elva Hsiao is actually expressing that she’ll live very brilliantly on her own. However, we would never say that in English since “brilliant” is already considered the highest degree of intensity.<\/p>\n

2. “The Moon Represents My Heart” by Teresa Teng<\/h2>\n

Chinese:\u00a0<\/strong>\u9093\u4e3d\u541b\u300a\u6708\u4eae\u4ee3\u8868\u6211\u7684\u5fc3\u300b(d\u00e8ng l\u00ec j\u016bn “yu\u00e8 liang d\u00e0i bi\u01ceo w\u01d2 de x\u012bn” )<\/em><\/p>\n

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Having revolutionized the Chinese pop culture scene in the 1970s and 1980s, Teresa Teng’s music is still being covered by artists today. A true Taiwanese cultural icon, “The Moon Represents My Heart” is only one of the few songs that you can sing along to with your Chinese and Taiwanese friends.<\/p>\n

You can watch and listen to this song with interactive dual-language subtitles here<\/a>. You can also take a look at this grammar breakdown from our YouTube channel<\/a>:<\/p>\n

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Sample Lyrics:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u8f7b\u8f7b\u7684\u4e00\u4e2a\u543b\uff0c\u5df2\u7ecf\u6253\u52a8\u6211\u7684\u5fc3<\/strong>
\n(q\u012bng q\u012bng de y\u012b g\u00e8 w\u011bn, y\u01d0 j\u012bng d\u01ce d\u00f2ng w\u01d2 de x\u012bn)<\/em>
\nOne soft kiss has already moved my heart<\/p>\n

\u6df1\u6df1\u7684\u4e00\u6bb5\u60c5\uff0c\u6559\u6211\u601d\u5ff5\u5230\u5982\u4eca<\/strong>
\n(sh\u0113n sh\u0113n de y\u012b du\u00e0n q\u00edng, ji\u00e0o w\u01d2 s\u012b ni\u00e0n d\u00e0o r\u00fa j\u012bn)<\/em>
\nA deep affection taught me to long until now<\/p>\n

Key Vocabulary:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u8f7b\u8f7b<\/strong> (q\u012bng q\u012bng)<\/em> \u2014 lightly; gently; softly
\n\u6253\u52a8<\/strong>\u00a0(d\u01ce d\u00f2ng)<\/em> \u2014 to move someone deeply
\n\u6df1\u6df1<\/strong> (sh\u0113n sh\u0113n)<\/em> \u2014 deep; profound
\n\u6bb5 <\/strong>(du\u00e0n)<\/em> \u2014 measure word for periods of time, sections, etc.
\n\u60c5<\/strong> (q\u00edng<\/em>)<\/em> \u2014 affection; feeling; love; relationship
\n\u601d\u5ff5<\/strong>\u00a0(s\u012b ni\u00e0n<\/em>)<\/em> \u2014 to long for; to miss; to think of
\n\u5982\u4eca<\/strong> (r\u00fa j\u012bn)<\/em> \u2014 now; nowadays; currently<\/p>\n

3. “A Little Luck” by Hebe Tien<\/h2>\n

Chinese:\u00a0<\/strong>\u7530\u99a5\u7504\u300a\u5c0f\u5e78\u8fd0\u300b(ti\u00e1n f\u00f9 zh\u0113n “xi\u01ceo x\u00ecng y\u00f9n”)<\/em><\/p>\n

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“A Little Luck” is the theme song from the famous 2015 romance film \u6211\u7684\u5c11\u5973\u65f6\u4ee3<\/strong>\u00a0(w\u01d2 de sh\u00e0o n\u01da sh\u00ed d\u00e0i),<\/em> or “Our Times” in English. It’s the highest-grossing Taiwanese film at the Chinese box office, so it’s guaranteed that your Chinese friends will have at least heard of the song.<\/p>\n

Check out the song for the full learning experience here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sample Lyrics:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u7231\u4e0a\u4f60\u7684\u65f6\u5019\uff0c\u8fd8\u4e0d\u61c2\u611f\u60c5<\/strong>
\n(\u00e0i sh\u00e0ng n\u01d0 de sh\u00ed h\u00f2u, h\u00e1i b\u00f9 d\u01d2ng g\u01cen q\u00edng)<\/em>
\nWhen I fell in love with you, I didn’t understand my feelings yet<\/p>\n

\u79bb\u522b\u4e86\uff0c\u624d\u89c9\u5f97\u523b\u9aa8\u94ed\u5fc3<\/strong>
\n(l\u00ed bi\u00e9 le, c\u00e1i ju\u00e9 d\u00e9 k\u00e8 g\u01d4 m\u00edng x\u012bn)<\/em>
\nOnly after parting did I realize you were unforgettable<\/p>\n

\u4e3a\u4ec0\u4e48\u6ca1\u6709\u53d1\u73b0\u9047\u89c1\u4e86\u4f60\u662f\u751f\u547d\u6700\u597d\u7684\u4e8b\u60c5<\/strong>
\n(w\u00e8i sh\u00e9n me m\u00e9i y\u01d2u f\u0101 xi\u00e0n y\u00f9 ji\u00e0n le n\u01d0 sh\u00ec sh\u0113ng m\u00ecng zu\u00ec h\u01ceo de sh\u00ec q\u00edng)<\/em>
\nWhy didn’t I realize that meeting you was the best thing in life?<\/p>\n

Key Vocabulary:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u7231\u4e0a<\/strong> (\u00e0i sh\u00e0ng)<\/em> \u2014 to fall in love
\n\u61c2<\/strong>\u00a0(d\u01d2ng)<\/em> \u2014 to understand
\n\u79bb\u522b\u00a0<\/strong>(l\u00ed bi\u00e9)<\/em> \u2014 to part from; to leave (on a journey)
\n\u624d<\/strong> (c\u00e1i<\/em>)<\/em> \u2014 only
\n\u523b\u9aa8\u94ed\u5fc3<\/strong>\u00a0(k\u00e8 g\u01d4 m\u00edng x\u012bn<\/em>)<\/em> \u2014 unforgettable (idiom); inscribed to the heart
\n\u9047\u89c1<\/strong> (y\u00f9 ji\u00e0n)<\/em> \u2014 to meet; to come across
\n\u751f\u547d<\/strong>\u00a0(sh\u0113ng m\u00ecng)<\/em> \u2014 life
\n\u4e8b\u60c5<\/strong>\u00a0(sh\u00ec q\u00edng)<\/em> \u2014 thing; matter; issue<\/p>\n

4. “Tonight Is Unforgettable” by Li Guyi<\/h2>\n

Chinese:\u00a0<\/strong>\u674e\u8c37\u4e00\u300a\u96be\u5fd8\u4eca\u5bb5\u300b(l\u01d0 g\u01d4 y\u012b “n\u00e1n w\u00e0ng j\u012bn xi\u0101o”)<\/em><\/p>\n

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Put this song on the list to impress your patriotic friends and get everyone to sing along with you. It’s a folk tune that’s sort of the unofficial anthem of Chinese New Year, as it’s often performed during the annual celebrations. So don’t be surprised if people stand up with you when this starts playing.<\/p>\n

Sample Lyrics:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u96be\u5fd8\u4eca\u5bb5\uff0c\u96be\u5fd8\u4eca\u5bb5<\/strong>
\n(n\u00e1n w\u00e0ng j\u012bn xi\u0101o, n\u00e1n w\u00e0ng j\u012bn xi\u0101o)<\/em>
\nTonight is unforgettable, tonight is unforgettable<\/p>\n

\u65e0\u8bba\u5929\u6daf\u4e0e\u6d77\u89d2<\/strong>
\n(w\u00fa l\u00f9n ti\u0101n y\u00e1 y\u01d4 h\u01cei ji\u01ceo)<\/em>
\nIt doesn’t matter if you are at the ends of the earth or sea<\/p>\n

\u795e\u5dde\u4e07\u91cc\u540c\u6000\u62b1<\/strong>
\n(sh\u00e9n zh\u014du w\u00e0n l\u01d0 t\u00f3ng hu\u00e1i b\u00e0o)<\/em>
\nWe are all in the same embrace of our vast country<\/p>\n

Key Vocabulary:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u96be\u5fd8<\/strong>\u00a0(n\u00e1n w\u00e0ng)<\/em> \u2014 memorable; unforgettable
\n\u4eca\u5bb5<\/strong>\u00a0(j\u012bn xi\u0101o)<\/em> \u2014 tonight
\n\u65e0\u8bba\u00a0<\/strong>(w\u00fa l\u00f9n)<\/em> \u2014 no matter what; no matter how; regardless
\n\u5929\u6daf\u6d77\u89d2<\/strong> (ti\u0101n y\u00e1 h\u01cei ji\u01ceo<\/em>)<\/em> \u2014 separated worlds apart (idiom); the edge of heaven and the corner of the sea
\n\u4e0e<\/strong>\u00a0(y\u01d4<\/em>)<\/em> \u2014 versus; and
\n\u795e\u5dde<\/strong>\u00a0(sh\u00e9n zh\u014du)<\/em> \u2014 old name for China; the Divine Land
\n\u4e07\u91cc<\/strong>\u00a0(w\u00e0n l\u01d0)<\/em> \u2014 miles
\n\u6000\u62b1 <\/strong>(hu\u00e1i b\u00e0o)<\/em> \u2014 in arms; embrace<\/p>\n

5. “The Most Romantic Thing” by Cyndi Chao<\/h2>\n

Chinese:\u00a0<\/strong>\u8d75\u548f\u534e\u300a\u6700\u6d6a\u6f2b\u7684\u4e8b\u300b(zh\u00e0o y\u01d2ng hu\u00e1 “zu\u00ec l\u00e0ng m\u00e0n de sh\u00ec”)<\/em><\/p>\n

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This song by Taiwanese actress and singer Cyndi Chao is considered one of the best Chinese love songs, even though the lyrics don’t include the word “love” in them.<\/p>\n

Sample Lyrics:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u6211\u80fd\u60f3\u5230\u6700\u6d6a\u6f2b\u7684\u4e8b<\/strong>
\n(w\u01d2 n\u00e9ng xi\u01ceng d\u00e0o zu\u00ec l\u00e0ng m\u00e0n de sh\u00ec)<\/em>
\nThe most romantic thing I could imagine<\/p>\n

\u5c31\u662f\u548c\u4f60\u4e00\u8d77\u6162\u6162\u53d8\u8001<\/strong>
\n(ji\u00f9 sh\u00ec h\u00e9 n\u01d0 y\u012b q\u01d0 m\u00e0n man bi\u00e0n l\u01ceo)<\/em>
\nIs to grow older with you<\/p>\n

\u4e00\u8def\u4e0a\u6536\u85cf\u70b9\u70b9\u6ef4\u6ef4\u7684\u6b22\u7b11<\/strong>
\n(y\u012b l\u00f9 sh\u00e0ng sh\u014du c\u00e1ng di\u01cen di\u01cen d\u012b d\u012b de hu\u0101n xi\u00e0o)<\/em>
\nAlong the way, collecting bits and pieces of laughter<\/p>\n

\u7559\u5230\u4ee5\u540e\u5750\u7740\u6447\u6905\u6162\u6162\u804a<\/strong>
\n(li\u00fa d\u00e0o y\u01d0 h\u00f2u zu\u00f2 zhe y\u00e1o y\u01d0 m\u00e0n m\u00e0n li\u00e1o)<\/em>
\nWe could talk about it later while slowly rocking in our chairs<\/p>\n

Key Vocabulary:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u6d6a\u6f2b<\/strong>\u00a0(l\u00e0ng m\u00e0n)<\/em> \u2014 romantic
\n\u53d8\u8001<\/strong>\u00a0(bi\u00e0n l\u01ceo)<\/em> \u2014 to age; to grow old
\n\u6536\u85cf\u00a0<\/strong>(sh\u014du c\u00e1ng)<\/em> \u2014 to collect
\n\u70b9\u70b9\u6ef4\u6ef4<\/strong>\u00a0(di\u01cen di\u01cen d\u012b d\u012b<\/em>)<\/em> \u2014 bit by bit; bits and pieces
\n\u6b22\u7b11<\/strong>\u00a0(hu\u0101n xi\u00e0o<\/em>)<\/em> \u2014 laugh; laughter
\n\u6447\u6905<\/strong>\u00a0(y\u00e1o y\u01d0)<\/em> \u2014 rocking chair
\n\u804a<\/strong>\u00a0(li\u00e1o)<\/em> \u2014 to chat; to kill time<\/p>\n

6. “You Exist in My Song” by Wanting Qu<\/h2>\n

Chinese:\u00a0<\/strong>\u66f2\u5a49\u5a77\u300a\u6211\u7684\u6b4c\u58f0\u91cc\u300b(q\u016b w\u01cen t\u00edng “w\u01d2 de g\u0113 sh\u0113ng l\u01d0”)<\/em><\/p>\n

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Better known as Wanting, this artist is a singer-songwriter who’s also a pianist, as you can tell from this music video. With over 182 million views on YouTube, “You Exist in My Song” is definitely one to add to your repertoire.<\/p>\n

Sample Lyrics:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u4f60\u5b58\u5728\u6211\u6df1\u6df1\u7684\u8111\u6d77\u91cc<\/strong>
\n(n\u01d0 c\u00fan z\u00e0i w\u01d2 sh\u0113n sh\u0113n de n\u01ceo h\u01cei l\u01d0)<\/em>
\nYou exist deep within my mind<\/p>\n

\u6211\u7684\u68a6\u91cc\uff0c\u6211\u7684\u5fc3\u91cc\uff0c\u6211\u7684\u6b4c\u58f0\u91cc<\/strong>
\n(w\u01d2 de m\u00e8ng l\u01d0 w\u01d2 de x\u012bn l\u01d0 w\u01d2 de g\u0113 sh\u0113ng l\u01d0)<\/em>
\nWithin my dreams, within my heart, within my song<\/p>\n

Key Vocabulary:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u5b58\u5728<\/strong>\u00a0(c\u00fan z\u00e0i)<\/em> \u2014 to exist
\n\u8111\u6d77<\/strong>\u00a0(n\u01ceo h\u01cei)<\/em> \u2014 brain; mind
\n\u68a6 <\/strong>(m\u00e8ng)<\/em> \u2014 dream
\n\u6b4c\u58f0<\/strong>\u00a0(g\u0113 sh\u0113ng<\/em>)<\/em> \u2014 singing voice<\/p>\n

7. “Friends” by Emil Chau<\/h2>\n

Chinese:\u00a0<\/strong>\u5468\u534e\u5065\u300a\u670b\u53cb\u300b(zh\u014du hu\u00e1 ji\u00e0n “p\u00e9ng y\u01d2u”)<\/em><\/p>\n

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If there was ever a Chinese equivalent to Vitamin C’s “Graduation,” it would be this song. “Friends” is a relatively easy tune to sing along to, and it’ll have people reminiscing about all the memories of school graduations and the good ol’ days.<\/p>\n

Check out “Friends” here<\/a> and take the follow-up quiz to ensure you learned every word.<\/p>\n

Sample Lyrics:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u670b\u53cb\u4e00\u751f\u4e00\u8d77\u8d70\uff0c\u90a3\u4e9b\u65e5\u5b50\u4e0d\u518d\u6709<\/strong>
\n(p\u00e9ng you y\u012f sh\u0113ng y\u00ec q\u01d0 z\u01d2u, n\u00e0 xi\u0113 r\u00ec zi b\u00f9 z\u00e0i y\u01d2u)<\/em>
\nThose days where friends walk for life together no longer exist<\/p>\n

\u4e00\u53e5\u8bdd\uff0c\u4e00\u8f88\u5b50\uff0c\u4e00\u751f\u60c5\uff0c\u4e00\u676f\u9152<\/strong>
\n(y\u00ed j\u00f9 hu\u00e0, y\u00ed b\u00e8i zi, y\u00ec sh\u0113ng q\u00edng, y\u00ec b\u0113i ji\u01d4)<\/em>
\nIn one word, one lifetime, one life of love, one glass of wine<\/p>\n

\u670b\u53cb\u4e0d\u66fe\u5b64\u5355\u8fc7\uff0c\u4e00\u58f0\u670b\u53cb\u4f60\u4f1a\u61c2<\/strong>
\n(p\u00e9ng you b\u00f9 c\u00e9ng g\u016b d\u0101n gu\u00f2, y\u00ec sh\u0113ng p\u00e9ng you n\u01d0 hu\u00ec d\u01d2ng)<\/em>
\nFriends have never been lonely before, a word of “friend” and you will understand<\/p>\n

\u8fd8\u6709\u4f24\uff0c\u8fd8\u6709\u75db\uff0c\u8fd8\u8981\u8d70\uff0c\u8fd8\u6709\u6211<\/strong>
\n(h\u00e1i y\u01d2u sh\u0101ng, h\u00e1i y\u01d2u t\u00f2ng, h\u00e1i y\u00e0o z\u01d2u, h\u00e1i y\u01d2u w\u01d2)<\/em>
\nThere is still hurt, there is still pain, we still have to go on, and you still have me<\/p>\n

Key Vocabulary:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u53e5<\/strong> (j\u00f9)<\/em> \u2014 measure word for lines of speech, sentences, etc.
\n\u4e00\u8f88\u5b50<\/strong>\u00a0(y\u00ed b\u00e8i zi)<\/em> \u2014 lifetime
\n\u4e0d\u66fe<\/strong>\u00a0(b\u00f9 c\u00e9ng)<\/em> \u2014 never; not yet
\n\u5b64\u5355\u00a0<\/strong>(g\u016b d\u0101n)<\/em> \u2014 alone; lonely
\n\u58f0<\/strong>\u00a0(sh\u0113ng<\/em>)<\/em> \u2014 measure word for sounds, declarations, statements, etc.
\n\u4f24<\/strong> (sh\u0101ng)<\/em> \u2014 wound; injury; pain
\n\u75db<\/strong> (t\u00f2ng)<\/em> \u2014 grief; anguish; sorrow; sadness; pain<\/p>\n

8. “Silence” by Jay Chou<\/h2>\n

Chinese:\u00a0<\/strong>\u5468\u6770\u4f26\u300a\u5b89\u9759\u300b(zh\u014du ji\u00e9 l\u00fan “\u0101n j\u00ecng”)<\/em><\/p>\n

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Whether you listen to Chinese music or not, there’s no doubt that you’ve at least heard of Jay Chou. And if you’re one of the few who haven’t, you might have seen him play Seth Green’s sidekick in “The Green Hornet.”<\/a><\/p>\n

He’s got a ton of chart-topping tracks for you to choose from, including this ballad.<\/p>\n

Sample Lyrics:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u6211\u60f3\u4f60\u5df2\u8868\u73b0\u975e\u200b\u5f97\u200b\u5e38\u660e\u767d<\/strong>
\n(w\u01d2 xi\u01ceng n\u01d0 y\u01d0 bi\u01ceo xi\u00e0n de f\u0113i ch\u00e1ng m\u00edng b\u00e1i<\/em>)
\nI think that you have already made it very clear<\/p>\n

\u6211\u61c2\u6211\u4e5f\u77e5\u9053<\/strong>
\n(w\u01d2 d\u01d2ng w\u01d2 y\u011b zh\u012b d\u00e0o)<\/em>
\nI understand and I know<\/p>\n

\u4f60\u6ca1\u6709\u820d\u4e0d\u5f97<\/strong>
\n(n\u01d0 m\u00e9i y\u01d2u sh\u011b b\u00f9 d\u00e9)<\/em>
\nYou are not reluctant to go<\/p>\n

Key Vocabulary:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u8868\u73b0<\/strong> (bi\u01ceo xi\u00e0n)<\/em> \u2014 to show; to express; to display
\n\u8f88\u5b50<\/strong>\u00a0(b\u00e8i zi)<\/em> \u2014 lifetime
\n\u820d\u4e0d\u5f97<\/strong>\u00a0(sh\u011b b\u00f9 d\u00e9)<\/em> \u2014 to hate to part with; to begrudge<\/p>\n

9. “Super Star” by S.H.E<\/h2>\n

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S.H.E. is a famous Taiwanese girl group that’s best known for their mandopop hit “Super Star,” which comes from the eponymous album\u2014their fourth (arguably biggest) studio album ever released.<\/p>\n

Sample Lyrics:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u624b\u4e0d\u662f\u624b\uff0c\u662f\u6e29\u67d4\u7684\u5b87\u5b99<\/strong>
\n(sh\u01d2u b\u00f9 sh\u00ec sh\u01d2u, sh\u00ec w\u0113n r\u00f3u de y\u01d4 zh\u00f2u)<\/em>
\nA hand is not a hand, it is a gentle universe<\/p>\n

\u6211\u8fd9\u9897\u5c0f\u661f\u7403\u5c31\u5728\u4f60\u624b\u4e2d\u8f6c\u52a8<\/strong>
\n(w\u01d2 zh\u00e8 k\u0113 xi\u01ceo x\u012bng qi\u00fa ji\u00f9 z\u00e0i n\u01d0 sh\u01d2u zh\u014dng zhu\u01cen d\u00f2ng)<\/em>
\nAnd I am a small planet spinning in your hand<\/p>\n

\u8bf7\u770b\u89c1\u6211\uff0c\u8ba9\u6211\u6709\u68a6\u53ef\u4ee5\u505a<\/strong>
\n(q\u01d0ng k\u00e0n ji\u00e0n w\u01d2, r\u00e0ng w\u01d2 y\u01d2u m\u00e8ng k\u011b y\u01d0 zu\u00f2)<\/em>
\nPlease look at me, let me dream<\/p>\n

\u6211\u4e3a\u4f60\u53d1\u4e86\u75af\uff0c\u4f60\u5fc5\u987b\u5956\u52b1\u6211<\/strong>
\n(w\u01d2 w\u00e8i n\u01d0 f\u0101 le f\u0113ng, n\u01d0 b\u00ec x\u016b ji\u01ceng l\u00ec w\u01d2)<\/em>
\nI am crazy for you, you must reward me<\/p>\n

Key Vocabulary:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u6e29\u67d4<\/strong> (w\u0113n r\u00f3u)<\/em> \u2014 soft; gentle; tender
\n<\/strong>\u5b87\u5b99<\/strong>\u00a0(y\u01d4 zh\u00f2u)<\/em> \u2014 universe; cosmos
\n\u9897<\/strong>\u00a0(k\u0113)<\/em> \u2014 measure word for small spheres, pearls, grains, teeth, hearts, satellites, etc.
\n\u661f\u7403\u00a0<\/strong>(x\u012bng qi\u00fa)<\/em> \u2014 alone; lonely
\n\u4e2d<\/strong>\u00a0(zh\u014dng<\/em>)<\/em> \u2014 in; among; during
\n\u8f6c\u52a8<\/strong> (zhu\u01cen d\u00f2ng)<\/em> \u2014 to turn around; to swivel
\n\u505a\u68a6<\/strong> (zu\u00f2 m\u00e8ng)<\/em> \u2014 to dream; to day dream
\n\u75af<\/strong>\u00a0(f\u0113ng)<\/em> \u2014 insane; mad; wild
\n\u5fc5\u987b<\/strong> (b\u00ec x\u016b)<\/em> \u2014 to have to; must
\n\u5956\u52b1<\/strong>\u00a0(ji\u01ceng l\u00ec)<\/em> \u2014 to reward<\/p>\n

10. “Big Fish” by Zhou Shen<\/h2>\n

Chinese:\u00a0<\/strong>\u5468\u6df1\u300a\u5927\u9c7c\u300b(zh\u014du sh\u0113n “d\u00e0 y\u00fa”)<\/em><\/p>\n

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This theme song comes from the beautiful epic fantasy film “Big Fish & Begonia<\/a>,” with lyrics and musical accompaniment just as colorful and lovely as the movie’s animations. Fun fact about the singer: it’s actually a man using his falsetto voice!<\/p>\n

Sample Lyrics:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u770b\u6d77\u5929\u4e00\u8272\uff0c\u542c\u98ce\u8d77\u96e8\u843d<\/strong>
\n(k\u00e0n h\u01cei ti\u0101n y\u00ed s\u00e8 t\u012bng f\u0113ng q\u01d0 y\u01d4 lu\u00f2)<\/em>
\nLook at how the sea and sky are the same color, hear the wind rising and rain falling<\/p>\n

\u6267\u5b50\u624b\u5439\u6563\u82cd\u832b\u832b\u70df\u6ce2<\/strong>
\n(zh\u00ed z\u01d0 sh\u01d2u chu\u012b s\u00e0n c\u0101ng m\u00e1ng m\u00e1ng y\u0101n b\u014d)<\/em>
\nTaking your hand, blowing away the vast, hazy mist<\/p>\n

\u5927\u9c7c\u7684\u7fc5\u8180\u5df2\u7ecf\u592a\u8fbd\u9614<\/strong>
\n(d\u00e0 y\u00fa de ch\u00ec b\u01ceng y\u01d0 j\u012bng t\u00e0i li\u00e1o ku\u00f2)<\/em>
\nThe wings of the big fish are already too wide<\/p>\n

\u6211\u677e\u5f00\u65f6\u95f4\u7684\u7ef3\u7d22<\/strong>
\n(w\u01d2 s\u014dng k\u0101i sh\u00ed ji\u0101n de sh\u00e9ng su\u01d2)<\/em>
\nI let go of the rope of time<\/p>\n

Key Vocabulary:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u6267<\/strong> (zh\u00ed)<\/em> \u2014 to hold
\n<\/strong>\u5439\u6563<\/strong> (chu\u012b s\u00e0n)<\/em> \u2014 to blow off; to disperse
\n\u82cd\u832b\u832b<\/strong>\u00a0(c\u0101ng m\u00e1ng m\u00e1ng)<\/em> \u2014 boundless; vast; hazy
\n\u70df\u6ce2\u00a0<\/strong>(y\u0101n b\u014d)<\/em> \u2014 mist-covered water
\n\u7fc5\u8180<\/strong>\u00a0(ch\u00ec b\u01ceng<\/em>)<\/em> \u2014 wing
\n\u8fbd\u9614<\/strong> (li\u00e1o ku\u00f2)<\/em> \u2014 vast; extensive
\n\u677e\u5f00<\/strong> (s\u014dng k\u0101i)<\/em> \u2014 to release; to untie; to come loose
\n\u7ef3\u7d22<\/strong> (sh\u00e9ng su\u01d2)<\/em> \u2014 rope<\/p>\n

11. “Little Apple” by Chopstick Brothers<\/h2>\n

Chinese: <\/strong>\u4f89\u5b50\u5144\u5f1f\u300a\u5c0f\u82f9\u679c\u300b(ku\u00e0i zi xi\u014dng d\u00ec “xi\u01ceo p\u00edng gu\u01d2” )<\/em><\/p>\n

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This song took the Mandarin-speaking world by storm in 2014, becoming such a trend that old and young Chinese people alike would learn the accompanying dance.<\/p>\n

Although it’s not as popular nowadays, it remains a staple in 2000s Chinese pop culture. You’ll hear it referenced in Chinese movies and TV shows, catch glimpses on social media and of course, knowing the dance will immediately impress your native-speaker friends.<\/p>\n

Sample Lyrics:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u4f60\u662f\u6211\u7684\u5c0f\u5440\u5c0f\u82f9\u679c\u513f<\/strong>
\n(n\u01d0 sh\u00ec w\u01d2 de xi\u01ceo ya xi\u01ceo p\u00edng gu\u01d2r)<\/em>
\nYou are my little apple<\/p>\n

\u600e\u4e48\u7231\u4f60\u90fd\u4e0d\u5acc\u591a<\/strong>
\n(z\u011bn me \u00e0i n\u01d0 d\u014du b\u00f9 xi\u00e1n du\u014d)<\/em>
\nI can never love you too much<\/p>\n

\u7ea2\u7ea2\u7684\u5c0f\u8138\u513f\u6e29\u6696\u6211\u7684\u5fc3\u7a9d<\/strong>
\n(h\u00f3ng h\u00f3ng de xi\u01ceo li\u01cenr w\u0113n nu\u01cen w\u01d2 de x\u012bn w\u014d)<\/em>
\nYour red face warms my heart<\/p>\n

\u70b9\u4eae\u6211\u751f\u547d\u7684\u706b\u706b\u706b\u706b\u706b<\/strong>
\n(di\u01cen li\u00e0ng w\u01d2 sh\u0113ng m\u00ecng de hu\u01d2 hu\u01d2 hu\u01d2 hu\u01d2 hu\u01d2)<\/em>
\nThe fire that lights up my life<\/p>\n

Key Vocabulary:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u82f9\u679c<\/strong> (p\u00edng gu\u01d2)<\/em> \u2014 apple
\n\u8138<\/strong> (li\u01cen)<\/em> \u2014 face
\n\u6e29\u6696<\/strong> (w\u0113n nu\u01cen)<\/em> \u2014 warm, warmth
\n\u70b9\u4eae<\/strong> (di\u01cen li\u00e0ng)<\/em> \u2014 to light up
\n\u751f\u547d<\/strong> (sh\u0113ng m\u00ecng)<\/em> \u2014 life<\/p>\n

12. “The One and Only” by Wang Li Hong<\/h2>\n

Chinese: <\/strong>\u738b\u529b\u5b8f\u300a\u552f\u4e00\u300b(w\u00e1ng l\u00ec h\u00f3ng “w\u00e9i y\u012b”)<\/em><\/p>\n

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The Chinese-American, multi-talented mandopop superstar Wang Li Hong burst onto the international music scene with this song in 2001. It was taken from the rock-inspired album of the same name, which sold over a million copies in Asia alone.<\/p>\n

Sample Lyrics:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Baby\u4f60\u5c31\u662f\u6211\u7684\u552f\u4e00
\n<\/strong>(baby n\u01d0 ji\u00f9 sh\u00ec w\u01d2 de w\u00e9i y\u012b)<\/em>
\nBaby you’re my one and only<\/p>\n

\u4e24\u4e2a\u4e16\u754c\u90fd\u53d8\u5fc3\uff0c\u56de\u53bb\u8c08\u4f55\u5bb9\u6613<\/strong>
\n(li\u01ceng g\u00e8 sh\u00ec ji\u00e8 d\u014du bi\u00e0n x\u012bn, hu\u00ed q\u00f9 t\u00e1n h\u00e9 r\u00f3ng y\u00ec)<\/em>
\nBoth worlds have changed their minds, and going back is easier said than done<\/p>\n

\u786e\u5b9a\u4f60\u5c31\u662f\u6211\u7684\u552f\u4e00
\n<\/strong>(qu\u00e8 d\u00ecng n\u01d0 ji\u00f9 sh\u00ec w\u01d2 de w\u00e9i y\u012b)<\/em>
\nI assure you, you’re my one and only<\/p>\n

Key Vocabulary:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u552f\u4e00<\/strong> (w\u00e9i y\u012b)<\/em> \u2014 only
\n\u4e16\u754c<\/strong> (sh\u00ec ji\u00e8)<\/em> \u2014 world
\n\u53d8\u5fc3<\/strong> (bi\u00e0n x\u012bn)<\/em> \u2014 change of heart, change of mind
\n\u5bb9\u6613<\/strong> (r\u00f3ng y\u00ec)<\/em> \u2014 easy
\n\u786e\u5b9a<\/strong> (qu\u00e8 d\u00ecng)<\/em> \u2014 to be sure, assure, determine<\/p>\n

13. “I’m Willing” by Wang Fei<\/h2>\n

Chinese: <\/strong>\u738b\u83f2\u300a\u6211\u613f\u610f\u300b(w\u00e1ng f\u0113i “w\u01d2 yu\u00e0n y\u00ec”)<\/em><\/p>\n

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This song became Faye Wong’s trademark hit in the Mandarin-speaking world for years and has been covered by other singers such as Gigi Leung, Sammi Cheng and Jay Chou. She was seen by fans as a successful amalgam of artistic experimentation and commercialism.<\/p>\n

Sample Lyrics:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u613f\u610f\u4e3a\u4f60\uff0c\u6211\u613f\u610f\u4e3a\u4f60<\/strong>
\n(yu\u00e0n y\u00ec w\u00e8i n\u01d0, w\u01d2 yu\u00e0n y\u00ec w\u00e8i n\u01d0)<\/em>
\nWilling for you, I’m willing for you<\/p>\n

\u6211\u613f\u610f\u4e3a\u4f60\u5fd8\u8bb0\u6211\u59d3\u540d<\/strong>
\n(w\u01d2 yu\u00e0n y\u00ec w\u00e8i n\u01d0 w\u00e0ng j\u00ec w\u01d2 x\u00ecng m\u00edng)<\/em>
\nI’m willing to forget my name for you<\/p>\n

\u5c31\u7b97\u591a\u4e00\u79d2\u505c\u7559\u5728\u4f60\u6000\u91cc<\/strong>
\n(ji\u00f9 su\u00e0n du\u014d y\u00ec mi\u01ceo t\u00edng li\u00fa z\u00e0i n\u01d0 hu\u00e1i l\u01d0)<\/em>
\nEven if I stay in your arms for just one more second<\/p>\n

\u5931\u53bb\u4e16\u754c\u4e5f\u4e0d\u53ef\u60dc<\/strong>
\n(sh\u012b q\u00f9 sh\u00ec ji\u00e8 y\u011b b\u00f9 k\u011b x\u012b)<\/em>
\nLosing the whole world wouldn’t be a loss to me<\/p>\n

Key Vocabulary:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u613f\u610f<\/strong> (yu\u00e0n y\u00ec)<\/em> \u2014 willing, to be willing
\n\u5fd8\u8bb0<\/strong> (w\u00e0ng j\u00ec)<\/em> \u2014 to forget
\n\u59d3\u540d<\/strong> (x\u00ecng m\u00edng)<\/em> \u2014 name (full name)
\n\u5c31\u7b97<\/strong> (ji\u00f9 su\u00e0n)<\/em> \u2014 even if
\n\u5931\u53bb<\/strong> (sh\u012b q\u00f9)<\/em> \u2014 to lose
\n\u53ef\u60dc<\/strong> (k\u011b x\u012b)<\/em> \u2014 pity, loss<\/p>\n

14. “I Love Taiwanese Girls” by MC Hot Dog<\/h2>\n

Chinese:<\/strong> \u5f35\u9707\u5dbd \u300a\u6211\u7231\u53f0\u59b9\u300b(zh\u0101ng zh\u00e8n yu\u00e8 <\/em>“<\/em>w\u01d2 \u00e0i t\u00e1i m\u00e8i”)<\/em><\/p>\n

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If you’re tired of sappy Chinese songs, this might be the right song for you. With a style reminiscent of Snoop Dogg, MC Hot Dog produced an instant club anthem with “I Love Taiwanese Girls.”<\/p>\n

Being a rap song, there are a lot of words in a short span of time, so you’ll need a reasonably good grasp of Chinese to keep up. The chorus is also catchy to sing along to.<\/p>\n

Sample Lyrics:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u4f60\u662f\u6211\u7684\u53ef\u53e3\u53ef\u4e50\uff0c\u5e2e\u6211\u89e3\u559d<\/strong>
\n(n\u01d0 sh\u00ec w\u01d2 de k\u011b k\u01d2u k\u011b l\u00e8, b\u0101ng w\u01d2 ji\u011b h\u0113)<\/em>
\nYou are my Coca-Cola, help me quench my thirst<\/p>\n

\u770b\u6211\u7a7f\u8457\u5c31\u77e5\u9053\u6211\u73a9\u9976\u820c<\/strong>
\n(k\u00e0n w\u01d2 chu\u0101n zhu\u00f3 ji\u00f9 zh\u012b d\u00e0o w\u01d2 w\u00e1n r\u00e1o sh\u00e9)<\/em>
\nJust look at what I’m wearing and you know I’m a rapper<\/p>\n

\u4e0d\u7528\u8bf4\u6211\u574f\u8bdd\uff0c\u56e0\u4e3a\u6211\u6709\u987a\u98ce\u8033<\/strong>
\n(b\u00fa y\u00f2ng shu\u014d w\u01d2 hu\u00e0i hu\u00e0, y\u012bn w\u00e8i w\u01d2 y\u01d2u sh\u00f9n f\u0113ng’\u011br)<\/em>
\nDon’t talk bad about me because I have good ears<\/p>\n

Key Vocabulary:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u53ef\u53e3\u53ef\u4e50<\/strong> (k\u011b k\u01d2u k\u011b l\u00e8)<\/em> \u2014 Coca-Cola
\n\u7a7f\u8457<\/strong> (chu\u0101n zhu\u00f3)<\/em> \u2014 the way one is dressed, apparel
\n\u9976\u820c<\/strong> (r\u00e1o sh\u00e9)<\/em> \u2014 rap
\n\u574f\u8bdd<\/strong> (hu\u00e0i hu\u00e0)<\/em> \u2014 to talk badly (about something or someone), bad words, cuss words
\n\u987a\u98ce\u8033<\/strong> (sh\u00f9n f\u0113ng’\u011br)<\/em> \u2014 all-knowing, omniscient<\/p>\n

15. “Sweet Honey Honey” by Teresa Teng<\/h2>\n

Chinese:<\/strong> \u9093\u4e3d\u541b\u300a\u751c\u871c\u871c\u300b(d\u00e8ng l\u00ec j\u016bn <\/em>“ti\u00e1n m\u00ec m\u00ec”)<\/em><\/p>\n

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Another hit by Teresa Teng, “Sweet Honey Honey” was one of her signature songs and the title track of her eponymous album from 1979.<\/p>\n

The lyrics were written by Zhuang Nu, who had never met Teresa Teng before composing the words. He had only seen her on television. Reportedly, he wrote the words for the pretty, sweet-voiced singer he had seen on TV.<\/p>\n

Sample Lyrics:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u751c\u871c\u871c\uff0c\u4f60\u7b11\u5f97\u751c\u871c\u871c<\/strong>
\n(ti\u00e1n m\u00ec m\u00ec, n\u01d0 xi\u00e0o d\u00e9 ti\u00e1n m\u00ec m\u00ec)<\/em>
\nSweet as honey, your smile is as sweet as honey<\/p>\n

\u597d\u50cf\u82b1\u513f\u5f00\u5728\u6625\u98ce\u91cc<\/strong>
\n(h\u01ceo xi\u00e0ng hu\u0101 er k\u0101i z\u00e0i ch\u016bn f\u0113ng l\u01d0)<\/em>
\nLike flowers blooming in the spring breeze<\/p>\n

\u5728\u54ea\u91cc, \u5728\u54ea\u91cc\u89c1\u8fc7\u4f60<\/strong>
\n(z\u00e0i n\u01ce l\u01d0, z\u00e0i n\u01ce l\u01d0 ji\u00e0n gu\u00f2 n\u01d0)<\/em>
\nWhere, where have I seen you before<\/p>\n

\u4f60\u7684\u7b11\u5bb9\u8fd9\u6837\u719f\u6089<\/strong>
\n(n\u01d0 de xi\u00e0o r\u00f3ng zh\u00e8 y\u00e0ng sh\u00fa x\u012b)<\/em>
\nYour smile is so familiar<\/p>\n

Key Vocabulary:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u751c\u871c\u871c\u00a0<\/strong>(ti\u00e1n m\u00ec m\u00ec)<\/em> \u2014 very sweet
\n\u597d\u50cf<\/strong> (h\u01ceo xi\u00e0ng)<\/em> \u2014 like
\n\u89c1\u8fc7<\/strong> (ji\u00e0n gu\u00f2)<\/em> \u2014 seen, met (in the past)
\n\u719f\u6089<\/strong> (sh\u00fa x\u012b)<\/em> \u2014 familiar
\n\u7b11\u5bb9<\/strong> (xi\u00e0o r\u00f3ng)<\/em> \u2014 smile<\/p>\n

If you enjoy Teresa Teng’s music, “Your Sweet Smile” is another ballad to add to your playlist:<\/p>\n

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16. “Simple Love” by Jay Chou<\/h2>\n

Chinese:<\/strong> \u5468\u6770\u4f26\u300a\u7b80\u5355\u7231\u300b(zh\u014du ji\u00e9 l\u00fan “ji\u01cen d\u0101n \u00e0i”)<\/em><\/p>\n

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Another one from Jay Chou, he is a classically trained Taiwanese singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who was discovered in a talent competition in 1998. He has enjoyed a stellar career since his first album\u00a0<\/i>came out in 2000.<\/p>\n

“Simple Love” is one of his most famous and popular songs and is featured on his second album, “Fantasy.”<\/p>\n

Sample Lyrics:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u6cb3\u8fb9\u7684\u98ce\uff0c\u5728\u5439\u7740\u5934\u53d1\u98d8\u52a8
\n<\/strong>(h\u00e9 bi\u0101n de f\u0113ng, z\u00e0i chu\u012b zhe t\u00f3u f\u00e0 pi\u0101o d\u00f2ng)<\/em>
\nThe breeze by the river, is blowing your hair, swaying<\/p>\n

\u7275\u7740\u4f60\u7684\u624b\uff0c\u4e00\u9635\u83ab\u540d\u611f\u52a8<\/strong>
\n(qi\u0101n zhe n\u01d0 de sh\u01d2u, y\u00ed zh\u00e8n m\u00f2 m\u00edng g\u01cen d\u00f2ng)<\/em>
\nHolding your hand, a sense of unknowingly being touched<\/p>\n

\u6211\u60f3\u5e26\u4f60\u56de\u6211\u7684\u5916\u5a46\u5bb6<\/strong>
\n(w\u01d2 xi\u01ceng d\u00e0i n\u01d0 hu\u00ed w\u01d2 de w\u00e0i p\u00f3 ji\u0101)<\/em>
\nI want to take you back to my grandmother’s house<\/p>\n

\u4e00\u8d77\u770b\u7740\u65e5\u843d\uff0c\u4e00\u76f4\u5230\u6211\u4eec\u90fd\u7761\u7740<\/strong>
\n(y\u012b q\u01d0 k\u00e0n zhe r\u00ec lu\u00f2, y\u00ec zh\u00ed d\u00e0o w\u01d2 men d\u014du shu\u00ec zh\u00e1o)<\/em>
\nWatching the sunset together until we fall asleep<\/p>\n

Key Vocabulary:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u5934\u53d1 <\/strong>(t\u00f3u f\u00e0) <\/em>\u2014 hair
\n\u611f\u52a8 <\/strong>(g\u01cen d\u00f2ng)\u00a0<\/em>\u2014 move, to be moved
\n\u5e26 <\/strong>(d\u00e0i)\u00a0<\/em>\u2014 to bring
\n\u5916\u5a46 <\/strong>(w\u00e0i p\u00f3)\u00a0<\/em>\u2014 grandmother (maternal)
\n\u65e5\u843d <\/strong>(<\/em>r\u00ec lu\u00f2)<\/em> \u2014 sunset<\/p>\n

17. “Just Friends” by David Tao<\/h2>\n

Chinese:<\/strong> \u9676\u5586\u300a\u666e\u901a\u670b\u53cb\u300b(t\u00e1o zh\u00e9 “p\u01d4 t\u014dng p\u00e9ng y\u01d2u”)<\/em><\/p>\n

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David Tao is loved for his musical style\u2014a crossover genre of R&B and hard rock tunes. The R&B-influenced “Just a Friend” is from his award-winning 1999 album “I\u2019m OK.”<\/p>\n

The song has a sweet, infectious melody that makes your spine tingle. It speaks of his pain that the girl of his dreams only sees him as a friend, not a lover.<\/p>\n

Sample Lyrics:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u4f46\u4f60\u8bf4 I only wanna be your friend<\/strong>
\n(d\u00e0n n\u01d0 shu\u014d <\/em>I only wanna be your friend)<\/em>
\nBut you said I only wanna be your friend<\/p>\n

\u6211\u5728\u4f60\u5fc3\u4e2d\u53ea\u662f just a friend, \u4e0d\u662f\u60c5\u4eba<\/strong>
\n(w\u01d2 z\u00e0i n\u01d0 x\u012bn zh\u014dng zh\u01d0 sh\u00ec<\/em> just a friend, b\u00fa sh\u00ec q\u00edng r\u00e9n)<\/em>
\nI’m just a friend in your heart, not a lover<\/p>\n

\u6211\u611f\u6fc0\u4f60\u5bf9\u6211\u8fd9\u6837\u5730\u5766\u767d<\/strong>
\n(w\u01d2 g\u01cen j\u012b n\u01d0 du\u00ec w\u01d2 zh\u00e8 y\u00e0ng de t\u01cen b\u00e1i)<\/em>
\nI appreciate you for being honest with me<\/p>\n

\u4f46\u6211\u7ed9\u4f60\u7684\u7231\u6682\u65f6\u6536\u4e0d\u56de\u6765<\/strong>
\n(d\u00e0n w\u01d2 g\u011bi n\u01d0 de \u00e0i zh\u00e0n sh\u00ed sh\u014du b\u00f9 hu\u00ed l\u00e1i)<\/em>
\nBut I can’t take back the love I gave you<\/p>\n

Key Vocabulary:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u53ea\u662f<\/strong> (zh\u01d0 sh\u00ec)<\/em> \u2014 only
\n\u60c5\u4eba<\/strong> (q\u00edng r\u00e9n)<\/em> \u2014 lover
\n\u611f\u6fc0<\/strong> (g\u01cen j\u012b)<\/em> \u2014 to appreciate
\n\u5766\u767d<\/strong> (t\u01cen b\u00e1i) <\/em>\u2014 frank, honest<\/p>\n

18. “Lovable Woman” by Jay Chou<\/h2>\n

Chinese:<\/strong> \u5468\u6770\u4f26\u300a\u53ef\u7231\u5973\u4eba\u300b(zh\u014du ji\u00e9 l\u00fan “k\u011b \u00e0i n\u01da r\u00e9n”)<\/em><\/p>\n

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Another R&B classic, “Lovable Woman” (also sometimes translated as “Cute Woman”), is a catchy song with some soulful touches that speak of Jay\u2019s desire for a beautiful woman\u2014the lovely Taiwanese pop icon and actress Vivian Hsu, who also supplied the lyrics for this song.<\/p>\n

Sample Lyrics:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u6f02\u4eae\u7684\u8ba9\u6211\u9762\u7ea2\u7684\u53ef\u7231\u5973\u4eba<\/strong>
\n(pi\u00e0o liang de r\u00e0ng w\u01d2 mi\u00e0n h\u00f3ng de k\u011b \u00e0i n\u01dar\u00e9n)<\/em>
\nThe lovable woman whose beauty makes me blush<\/p>\n

\u6e29\u67d4\u7684\u8ba9\u6211\u5fc3\u75bc\u7684\u53ef\u7231\u5973\u4eba<\/strong>
\n(w\u0113n r\u00f3u de r\u00e0ng w\u01d2 x\u012bn t\u00e9ng de k\u011b \u00e0i n\u01dar\u00e9n)<\/em>
\nThe lovable woman whose gentleness makes my heart ache<\/p>\n

\u900f\u660e\u7684\u8ba9\u6211\u611f\u52a8\u7684\u53ef\u7231\u5973\u4eba<\/strong>
\n(t\u00f2u m\u00edng de r\u00e0ng w\u01d2 g\u01cen d\u00f2ng de k\u011b \u00e0i n\u01da r\u00e9n)<\/em>
\nThe lovable woman whose transparency touches me<\/p>\n

\u574f\u574f\u7684\u8ba9\u6211\u75af\u72c2\u7684\u53ef\u7231\u5973\u4eba<\/strong>
\n(hu\u00e0i hu\u00e0i de r\u00e0ng w\u01d2 f\u0113ng ku\u00e1ng de k\u011b \u00e0i n\u01da r\u00e9n)<\/em>
\nThe lovable woman whose badness makes me go crazy<\/p>\n

Key Vocabulary:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u53ef\u7231<\/strong> (k\u011b \u00e0i)\u00a0<\/em>\u2014 cute, lovable
\n\u5973\u4eba (n\u01da r\u00e9n)<\/em> \u2014 woman
\n\u5fc3\u75bc<\/strong> (x\u012bn t\u00e9ng)<\/em> \u2014 distress, heartache
\n\u900f\u660e<\/strong> (t\u00f2u m\u00edng)<\/em> \u2014 transparent, transparency
\n\u75af\u72c2<\/strong> (f\u0113ng ku\u00e1ng)<\/em> \u2014 crazy<\/p>\n

19. “Hey Girl Look This Way” by Richie Ren<\/h2>\n

Chinese:<\/strong> \u4efb\u8d24\u9f50\u300a\u5bf9\u9762\u7684\u5973\u5b69\u770b\u8fc7\u6765\u300b(r\u00e9n xi\u00e1n q\u00ed “du\u00ec mi\u00e0n de n\u01da h\u00e1i k\u00e0n gu\u00f2 l\u00e1i”)<\/em><\/p>\n

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The happy feeling and easy vocabulary make this song a favorite for Chinese teachers. Richie Ren enjoys an enormously successful career in movies, films and television. The Taiwanese singer and actor is popular throughout Asia, particularly in Chinese-speaking countries.<\/p>\n

Sample Lyrics:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u5bf9\u9762\u7684\u5973\u5b69\u770b\u8fc7\u6765, \u770b\u8fc7\u6765, \u770b\u8fc7\u6765<\/strong>
\n(du\u00ec mi\u00e0n de n\u01da h\u00e1i k\u00e0n gu\u00f2 l\u00e1i, k\u00e0n gu\u00f2 l\u00e1i, k\u00e0n gu\u00f2 l\u00e1i)<\/em>
\nThe girl across the way, look over here, look over here<\/p>\n

\u8fd9\u91cc\u7684\u8868\u6f14\u5f88\u7cbe\u5f69, \u8bf7\u4e0d\u8981\u5047\u88c5\u4e0d\u7406\u4e0d\u776c<\/strong>
\n(zh\u00e8 l\u01d0 de bi\u01ceo y\u01cen h\u011bn j\u012bng c\u01cei, q\u01d0ng b\u00fa y\u00e0o ji\u01ce zhu\u0101ng b\u00f9 l\u01d0 b\u00f9 c\u01cei)<\/em>
\nThe performance here is great, please don’t pretend to ignore it<\/p>\n

\u5bf9\u9762\u7684\u5973\u5b69\u770b\u8fc7\u6765, \u770b\u8fc7\u6765, \u770b\u8fc7\u6765<\/strong>
\n(du\u00ec mi\u00e0n de n\u01da h\u00e1i k\u00e0n gu\u00f2 l\u00e1i, k\u00e0n gu\u00f2 l\u00e1i, k\u00e0n gu\u00f2 l\u00e1i)<\/em>
\nThe girl across the way, look over here, look over here<\/p>\n

\u4e0d\u8981\u88ab\u6211\u7684\u6837\u5b50\u5413\u574f, \u5176\u5b9e\u6211\u5f88\u53ef\u7231<\/strong>
\n(b\u00f9 y\u00e0o b\u00e8i w\u01d2 de y\u00e0ng zi xi\u00e0 hu\u00e0i, q\u00ed sh\u00ed w\u01d2 h\u011bn k\u011b \u00e0i)<\/em>
\nDon’t be scared by my appearance, I\u2019m actually very cute.<\/p>\n

Key Vocabulary:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u5bf9\u9762<\/strong> (du\u00ec mi\u00e0n)\u00a0<\/em>\u2014 opposite
\n\u8868\u6f14<\/strong> (bi\u01ceo y\u01cen)<\/em> \u2014 performance
\n\u5047\u88c5<\/strong> (ji\u01ce zhu\u0101ng)<\/em> \u2014 to pretend
\n\u4e0d\u7406\u4e0d\u776c<\/strong> (b\u00f9 l\u01d0 b\u00f9 c\u01cei)<\/em> \u2014 to ignore
\n\u6837\u5b50<\/strong> (y\u00e0ng zi)<\/em> \u2014 appearance
\n\u5176\u5b9e<\/strong> (q\u00ed sh\u00ed)<\/em> \u2014 actually<\/p>\n

Where to Listen to the Best Chinese Songs<\/h2>\n

If you’re unsure what Chinese songs to download<\/a>, check out these online resources to help you see what’s out there.<\/p>\n

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Want to know what native speakers are listening to these days? Spotify is full of playlists with top hits you can listen to on the go. And what’s awesome is that some songs will display the lyrics, powered by Genius, making it easier for you to sing along.<\/p>\n

Here’s a go-to Spotify playlist<\/a> that compiles popular Chinese songs.<\/p>\n

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If you aren’t ready to sing Chinese songs publicly, YouTube videos are handy for getting your practice in.<\/p>\n

YouTube is full of karaoke-style videos, some even including English translations.<\/p>\n

To top it off, almost all major Chinese singers have their own YouTube channel. You can also look into Chinese variety shows, which sometimes feature musicians.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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