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第一次 Lyrics, Pinyin & English | Learn Chinese Song

Key HSK Vocabulary

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK	Action
第一次	dì yī cì	the first time, for the first time
开口	kāi kǒu	open one's mouth, start to talk	HSK 7
天长地久	tiān cháng dì jiǔ	eternal, everlasting	HSK 7
深深	shēn shēn	deeply, keenly	HSK 6
双手	shuāng shǒu	both hands	HSK 5
符合	fú hé	accord with, conform to	HSK 4
呼吸	hū xī	respire, breathe	HSK 4
理由	lǐ yóu	reason, ground	HSK 3
属于	shǔ yú	belong to, pertain to	HSK 3
失去	shī qù	lose	HSK 3
把握	bǎ wò	grasp, hold	HSK 3
决定	jué dìng	decision, resolution	HSK 3
感觉	gǎn jué	feeling, sensation	HSK 2
分开	fēn kāi	separate, part	HSK 2
如果	rú guǒ	if, in case	HSK 2
方向	fāng xiàng	direction, orientation	HSK 2
接受	jiē shòu	to accept, to agree	HSK 2
真的	zhēn de	really, truly	HSK 1
哪儿	nǎ r	where, wherever	HSK 1
知道	zhī dào	know, realize	HSK 1

Grammar Notes

📌 当...的时候 (Dāng... de shíhòu)

This structure is used to indicate 'when' something happens. '当' (dāng) is placed at the beginning of the clause, and '的时候' (de shíhòu) is placed at the end.

当我回家的时候，妈妈在做饭。

Dāng wǒ huí jiā de shíhou, māma zài zuò fàn.

When I went home, Mom was cooking.

📌 V + 得 + Complement

The structural particle '得' (de) is used after a verb to link it with a complement that describes the degree, result, or manner of the action. For example, '想得太多' (thinking too much).

他中文说得非常好。

Tā Zhōngwén shuō de fēicháng hǎo.

He speaks Chinese very well.

📌 还是 (háishì)

In this context, it means 'still' or 'nevertheless,' indicating that a situation remains unchanged or a feeling persists despite other factors.

虽然下雪了，他还是要去跑步。

Suīrán xià xuě le, tā háishì yào qù pǎobù.

Although it's snowing, he still wants to go for a run.

📌 如果... (rúguǒ...)

This is a conditional marker meaning 'if.' It is used to introduce a hypothetical situation, often paired with '就' (jiù) in the second clause.

如果明天不下雨，我们就去公园。

Rúguǒ míngtiān bù xià yǔ, wǒmen jiù qù gōngyuán.

If it doesn't rain tomorrow, we will go to the park.

📌 让 (ràng)

A causative verb used to mean 'to let,' 'to make,' or 'to allow.' It is followed by the person or thing being affected and then the resulting action or state.

这件事让他很不开心。

Zhè jiàn shì ràng tā hěn bù kāixīn.

This matter made him very unhappy.

There’s a specific kind of electricity and awkwardness that only exists in the "firsts"—the breathless silence before a confession or the way your heart races when you realize everything is about to change. 小田同志 (Xiao Tian Tong Zhi) has built a massive following on Douyin by capturing these exact flickers of human connection, transforming his viral presence into a sanctuary for those who crave raw, emotional sincerity. As a producer known for breathing new life into Mandopop classics, he possesses a rare gift for making a familiar melody feel like a private conversation.

In his rendition of "第一次" (First Time), the moody, evocative production creates the perfect backdrop for mastering the language of nostalgia. Every line feels less like a grammar lesson and more like a shared secret, making it one of the most compelling songs for learners who want to connect with the soul of modern Chinese pop. Whether you’re a long-time Mandopop fan or a newcomer to the scene, this track offers a poignant, lyrical journey through the memories we never quite outgrow.

Quick Info


Song Name	第一次 (First Time)
Artist	小田同志
Original Singer	Michael Wong (光良)
Release Year	2021
Duration	04:24

The Story Behind the Song

Imagine the frantic, rhythmic drumming of a heart before a first kiss—a sensation Michael Wong immortalized in 2001 as a cornerstone of Mandopop nostalgia. "第一次" serves as a sonic time capsule for that clumsy, breathless threshold where friendship dissolves into romance. It captures the terrifying beauty of "firsts": the initial confession, the tentative touch, and the agonizing vulnerability of exposing one’s soul for the very first time.

Two decades later, 小田同志 reimagined this legacy with a haunting, modern intimacy. By stripping away the original’s lush production for a minimalist 2021 arrangement, he transforms the anthem into a whispered secret. This version prioritizes raw, sentimental clarity, resonating with a new generation navigating their own quiet heartbeats. It is no longer just a memory of youth, but a skeletal, profound reflection on the enduring purity of the human heart.

✨ Lyrical Highlights

你的笑容像极了当时的空气
Nǐ de xiàoróng xiàng jíle dāngshí de kōngqì
Your smile was just like the air back then

This synesthetic metaphor links a visual smile to the invisible yet essential presence of air, suggesting the person became vital for the narrator's existence. It evokes a nostalgic, sensory atmosphere where a single moment defines the entire emotional environment of the past. This imagery beautifully captures the theme of how first impressions become the oxygen of memory.

第一次爱一个人哪怕最后是孤寂
Dì yī cì ài yīgèrén nǎpà zuìhòu shì gūjì
The first time loving someone, even if the end is loneliness

This line highlights the brave fatalism inherent in first love, where the value of the emotional experience outweighs the fear of an unhappy ending. It underscores the song's core theme: the transformative power of a "first time" that remains precious despite the inevitable pain of parting. The stark contrast between love and loneliness emphasizes the selfless purity and vulnerability of young devotion.