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偏爱人间烟火 Lyrics & Pinyin (胡夏) Learn Chinese

Key HSK Vocabulary

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK	Action
烟火	yān huǒ	smoke and fire, cooked food	HSK 7
人间	rén jiān	man's world, the world	HSK 5
偏爱	piān ài	be partial to, have partiality for sth
思念	sī niàn	miss, think of	HSK 7
要强	yào qiáng	ambitious, eager to excel	HSK 7
风雨	fēng yǔ	the weather, wind and rain	HSK 7
瞬间	shùn jiān	moment, instant	HSK 7
祸害	huò hài	disaster, calamity	HSK 7
尽头	jìn tóu	end	HSK 7
永久	yǒng jiǔ	permanent, perpetual	HSK 7
唯一	wéi yī	only, sole	HSK 5
拥有	yōng yǒu	own, have	HSK 5
就是	jiù shì	exactly, precisely	HSK 3
个人	gè rén	individual	HSK 3
颜色	yán sè	color, complexion	HSK 2
苍狗	cāng gǒu	dog, a swearword used to call those who are evil or their henchmen	HSK 2
方法	fāng fǎ	method, means	HSK 2
别人	bié ren	others, other people	HSK 1
带过	dài guò	cross, pass	HSK 1
对酒当歌	duì jiǔ dāng gē	lit. sing to accompany wine , fig. life is short, make merry while you can

Grammar Notes

📌 V一V (Verb Reduplication)

This pattern is used to indicate a brief, casual, or tentative action. It can also soften the tone of a command or suggestion. It's formed by repeating a verb, sometimes with '一' (yī) in between, as seen in '走一走' (zǒu yī zǒu, walk a bit).

我们去图书馆看一看那本书吧。

Wǒmen qù túshūguǎn kàn yī kàn nà běn shū ba.

Let's go to the library and take a look at that book.

📌 无X可Y (wú X kě Y)

This structure means 'no X available to Y' or 'nowhere/no way to Y'. '无' (wú) means 'no/without', 'X' is often a noun or adverbial indicating place or condition, and '可' (kě) means 'can/able to', followed by a verb 'Y'. In the lyrics, '无处可去' means 'nowhere to go'.

她身无分文，无家可归。

Tā shēnwúfēnwén, wú jiā kě guī.

She had no money and nowhere to return home.

📌 相- (xiāng-) prefix

The prefix '相-' (xiāng-) is added before a verb to indicate that the action is mutual, reciprocal, or done together. It translates to 'mutually,' 'each other,' or 'together,' as seen in '相依' (rely on each other), '相偕' (accompany each other), and '相拥' (embrace each other).

他们相识多年，相知相惜。

Tāmen xiāngshí duō nián, xiāng zhī xiāng xī.

They have known each other for many years, understanding and cherishing each other.

📌 偏要 / 偏爱 (piān yào / piān ài)

'偏要' (piān yào) means to insist stubbornly on doing something, often against advice or expectation. '偏爱' (piān ài) means to have a special preference for something, often showing favoritism or a particular inclination. Both express a strong, often willful, choice.

他不喜欢吃甜食，却偏爱吃巧克力。

Tā bù xǐhuān chī tiánshí, què piān ài chī qiǎokèlì.

He doesn't like sweets, but he has a special fondness for chocolate.

📌 V成 (V chéng) (Verb + 成)

This is a common resultative complement. '成' (chéng) indicates that the action of the verb 'V' results in something becoming '成' (chéng), or transforming into a new state or entity. It signifies accomplishment or transformation, as in '酿成酒' (niàng chéng jiǔ, brewed into wine).

这块木头可以做成一张桌子。

Zhè kuài mùtou kěyǐ zuò chéng yī zhāng zhuōzi.

This piece of wood can be made into a table.

Sometimes, the most profound beauty isn't found in grand spectacles, but in the quiet glow of everyday life. This deeply resonant feeling is perfectly captured in "偏爱人间烟火" (Favor Mortal Fireworks), the latest heartfelt ballad from Hu Xia (胡夏). A celebrated Chinese singer also known as Fox Hu, Hu Xia rose to fame after winning Taiwan's Super Star Avenue in 2010 and has since become a household name, cherished for his clear vocals and emotional performances that frequently grace beloved drama theme songs. His unique ability to infuse deep sentiment into every note makes this song an exquisite journey into appreciating life's simpler pleasures, offering a perfect opportunity to connect with authentic Chinese culture and language.

Quick Info


Song Name	偏爱人间烟火 (Favor Mortal Fireworks)
Artist	胡夏 Fox Hu
Original Singer	Original
Release Year	2021
Duration	04:09

The Story Behind the Song

"偏爱人间烟火," or "Favor Mortal Fireworks," isn't merely a song; it's a tender whisper from Hu Xia, an exquisite invitation extended in 2021 to rediscover a profound beauty often overlooked. In a world perpetually chasing distant stars and grand ideals, this beloved ballad gently pulls our gaze back to the humble, comforting glow of everyday existence. It's an embrace of life's quiet, unassuming truths, suggesting that genuine joy resides not in lofty ambitions, but in the subtle, fleeting sparks of human connection and simple routines.

This melody resonates deeply within the soul, celebrating the warmth of shared meals, the comforting bustle of streets, and the serene beauty of the mundane – the very "human fireworks" that illuminate our present moment. It's a poignant anthem for contentment, a poignant reminder that happiness isn't always found in the extraordinary, but more often in the steadfast, radiant glow of the ordinary realities we sometimes take for granted.

✨ Lyrical Highlights

若看透山河不如看凡尘里的烟火
Ruò kàn tòu shān hé, bù rú kàn fán chén lǐ de yān huǒ
If one has seen through mountains and rivers, it's better to observe the mortal world's smoke and fire.

This line beautifully contrasts the detached majesty of nature ("山河") with the vibrant, messy reality of human life ("凡尘里的烟火"). It suggests that true wisdom comes not from grandiosity, but from deeply appreciating the ordinary, intricate details of human existence. This perfectly encapsulates the song's theme of finding profound meaning and beauty in the mundane.

爱世间烟火几两悲欢都值得
Ài shì jiān yān huǒ, jǐ liǎng bēi huān dōu zhí dé
Loving the world's smoke and fire, a few ounces of joy and sorrow are all worthwhile.

The phrase "几两悲欢" is exquisite, quantifying emotions in a humble, relatable way, emphasizing that even small, mixed experiences of joy and sadness hold immense value. It highlights the song's core message: embracing the full spectrum of human emotions, however ordinary or imperfect, is what makes life truly rich and meaningful. This affirms the inherent worth of living an authentic, human life.