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典狱司 Lyrics, Pinyin & English - Learn Chinese

Key HSK Vocabulary

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK	Action
太平	Tài píng	safe and secure, peaceful and tranquil	HSK 7
留意	liú yì	be careful, look out	HSK 7
清明	Qīng míng	clean and upright, calm	HSK 7
宅邸	zhái dǐ	dwelling, residence	HSK 6
哽咽	gěng yè	choke with sobs
塞北	Sài běi	territories north of the Great Wall
天涯	Tiān yá	the end of the world, the remotest corner of the earth
孩提	hái tí	infant, young child
宿醉	sù zuì	hangover
故人	gù rén	old friend, the dead
故里	gù lǐ	native place, hometown
昨夜	zuó yè	yesterday evening, last night
朝夕	zhāo xī	morning and evening, day and night
末子	mò zi	powder, dust
水袖	shuǐ xiù	flowing sleeves
江南	Jiāng nán	areas south of the lower reaches of the Chang Jiang River
江湖	jiāng hú	all corners of the country, the wide world
海棠	Hǎi táng	see 海棠區	海棠区[Hai3 tang2 Qu1]
烽火	fēng huǒ	fire beacon
看破	kàn pò	see through, penetrate

Grammar Notes

📌 又 (yòu) + Verb

又 (yòu) is an adverb indicating the repetition of an action or state. It is used for actions that have already happened or are expected to happen again. It often translates to 'again' or 'another'.

他昨天來了，今天又來了。

Tā zuótiān lái le, jīntiān yòu lái le.

He came yesterday, and he came again today.

📌 A 如 B / A 似 B

如 (rú) and 似 (shì, here pronounced sì, meaning 'like' or 'resemble') are used to draw comparisons, indicating that A is similar to B. This pattern is common in both modern and classical Chinese.

她的歌聲如泉水般清澈。

Tā de gēshēng rú quánshuǐ bān qīngchè.

Her singing voice is as clear as spring water.

📌 從此 (cóngcǐ)

從此 (cóngcǐ) is an adverb meaning 'from now on,' 'from then on,' or 'henceforth.' It indicates a point in time from which a new situation or action begins and continues.

從此，他們過上了幸福的生活。

Cóngcǐ, tāmen guò shàng le xìngfú de shēnghuó.

From then on, they lived a happy life.

📌 V + 過 (guò)

The aspect particle 過 (guò) is placed after a verb to indicate that an action has been experienced at least once in the past. It emphasizes the experience rather than the completion of the action.

我看過這部電影。

Wǒ kàn guò zhè bù diànyǐng.

I have watched this movie before.

What if a voice, born from the digital ether, could conjure the raw emotion of ancient legends and make your heart ache with untold stories? This is the spell woven by 音频怪物 (Audio Monster), affectionately known as Lao Yao, a true titan of China's Gu Feng (ancient style) music scene.

His dramatic song interpretations and distinct, emotive vocals brought him fame through online platforms, and nowhere is this more palpable than in his haunting masterpiece, "典狱司" (Dian Yu Si). Prepare to be captivated by a narrative sung with such intensity, you'll feel every note resonate, making it an incredible opportunity to connect with Chinese language and culture on a profoundly emotional level.

Quick Info


Song Name	典狱司 (Dian Yu Si)
Artist	音频怪物
Original Singer	Original
Release Year	2013
Duration	04:15

The Story Behind the Song

"典狱司," or "The Prison Warden," is more than just a song; it's a poignant whisper of souls caught in a maelstrom of forbidden love and duty. 音频怪物's Gu Feng masterpiece plunges listeners into a devastating historical narrative, painting a haunting tableau where sacrifice becomes the ultimate expression of devotion within the unforgiving confines of an ancient prison. The intricate tapestry of its lyrics, interwoven with a powerful, evocative melody, conjures a dramatic tale of yearning and despair, a testament to choices made at an unbearable cost.

This isn't merely a story recounted; it's an emotion deeply etched into the heart of its audience. The track's enduring power lies in its raw, devastating portrayal of human spirit confronting an inescapable destiny, transforming personal tragedy into a universal anthem of love's enduring, often sorrowful, power. It leaves an indelible mark on the modern Chinese music scene, cherished for its rich narrative depth and profound cultural resonance.

✨ Lyrical Highlights

待我空守沙场，你争谁家天下
Dài wǒ kōng shǒu shāchǎng, nǐ zhēng shuí jiā tiānxià
While I guard the empty battlefield, whose dominion do you fight for?

This line is exquisitely poignant, contrasting the protagonist's solitary, perhaps futile, devotion with the beloved's involvement in a grander, yet separating, struggle. The "empty battlefield" beautifully symbolizes a heart left desolate, highlighting themes of sacrifice, unrequited love, and disparate fates.

旧时月色，如何消磨
Jiùshí yuè sè, rúhé xiāomó
Old moonlight, how can it be worn away?

This line is deeply melancholic and evocative, using the timeless symbol of moonlight to represent cherished memories of a shared past. The rhetorical question "how can it be worn away?" conveys the enduring, almost painful persistence of these indelible memories, reflecting themes of longing and the inescapable grip of nostalgia.