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还是 (hai shi) Lyrics & Pinyin - Learn Chinese

Key HSK Vocabulary

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK	Action
躲避	duǒ bì	dodge, avoid	HSK 7
折磨	zhé mó	torture, torment	HSK 7
全力以赴	quán lì yǐ fù	to do at all costs, to make an all-out effort	HSK 7
倘若	tǎng ruò	if, in case	HSK 7
掩饰	yǎn shì	mask, conceal	HSK 7
天赋	tiān fù	inborn, innate	HSK 7
短暂	duǎn zàn	brief, transient	HSK 7
承诺	chéng nuò	promise to do sth., promise to undertake	HSK 6
浪漫	làng màn	romantic, poetic	HSK 5
回忆	huí yì	recollect, recall	HSK 5
掌握	zhǎng wò	grasp, master	HSK 5
熟悉	shú xī	be familiar with, know sth. or sb. well	HSK 5
放弃	fàng qì	give up, abandon	HSK 5
拥抱	yōng bào	hug, embrace	HSK 5
脱离	tuō lí	break away from, be divorced from	HSK 5
是否	shì fǒu	if, whether	HSK 4
冷静	lěng jìng	calm, quiet	HSK 4
关系	guān xi	relations, connections	HSK 3
年纪	nián jì	age	HSK 3
容易	róng yì	easy, likely	HSK 3

Grammar Notes

📌 要 + V/Adj

The modal verb '要' (yào) indicates necessity, intention, or a strong desire/requirement. It can be translated as 'must,' 'should,' 'want to,' or 'be going to,' depending on context. In these lyrics, it often conveys a deliberate action or a required state of mind.

我要努力学习。

Wǒ yào nǔlì xuéxí.

I must study hard.

📌 V + 到 + Result/Extent

This is a resultative complement structure where '到' (dào) indicates that an action (V) reaches a certain outcome, state, or extent. The phrase following '到' describes the result or the degree to which the action is performed.

我学到很晚才睡觉。

Wǒ xué dào hěn wǎn cái shuìjiào.

I studied until very late before going to bed.

📌 让 + Object + V/Adj/Phrase

'让' (ràng) is a causative verb meaning 'to let,' 'to make,' or 'to cause.' It is used to express that someone or something causes another person or thing (Object) to be in a certain state, perform an action, or reach a certain condition (V/Adj/Phrase).

老师让学生们多读多练。

Lǎoshī ràng xuéshēngmen duō dú duō liàn.

The teacher made the students read more and practice more.

📌 (为了) 来 + V

'来' (lái) placed before a verb can indicate the purpose of a preceding action, often meaning 'in order to' or 'for the purpose of.' While '为了' (wèile, meaning 'in order to') can be added for emphasis, '来' itself often sufficiently conveys purpose.

他努力工作来养家糊口。

Tā nǔlì gōngzuò lái yǎngjiāhúkǒu.

He works hard to support his family.

📌 倘若... 是否能...

'倘若' (tǎngruò) means 'if' or 'in case,' introducing a hypothetical condition. '是否能' (shìfǒu néng) forms a rhetorical question asking 'can it or can't it' or 'is it possible to,' often implying doubt, regret, or a questioning of the outcome of the hypothetical situation.

倘若时光倒流，我是否能改变结局？

Tǎngruò shíguāng dàoliú, wǒ shìfǒu néng gǎibiàn jiéjú?

If time could flow backward, would I be able to change the ending?

Imagine the quiet comfort of a late-night whisper, or the hazy glow of a memory you can't quite shake. That's the tender space occupied by "hai shi" (还是), a mesmerizing track from the distinctive lo-fi sound designer Ma Ye_Carbbit (马也_Carbbit) and the ethereal vocalist Mao Yi Zhou (猫医粥).

Known for his chill pop artistry, Ma Ye_Carbbit weaves an atmospheric backdrop that perfectly cradles Mao Yi Zhou’s emotive voice, crafting a song that doesn't just play, but truly settles into your soul. Prepare to not only be enchanted by their unique blend but also to uncover the subtle beauty of Chinese through this unforgettable auditory journey.

Quick Info


Song Name	hai shi (hai shi)
Artist	ma ye _ Carbbit / mao yi zhou
Original Singer	Original
Release Year	2021
Duration	02:38

The Story Behind the Song

The 2021 collaboration "还是" by 马也_Carbbit and 猫医粥 isn't merely a song; it's an intimate sonic landscape. Carbbit's atmospheric, lo-fi production unfurls as a hazy embrace, a gentle current for Mao Yi Zhou's delicate vocals. This contemporary Chinese indie pop gem quickly resonated, not with fanfare, but as a profound sense of quiet understanding, becoming a whispered touchstone for countless listeners.

At its core, "还是" gracefully navigates the persistent echoes of our deepest decisions and lingering affections. The title, signifying "still" or "nevertheless," encapsulates a quiet defiance – the unchanging essence of self amid life's flux. It’s the silent commitment to a chosen path, a feeling held close, or the bittersweet ache of a quiet longing that simply remains. This introspection speaks to a generation finding solace in understated beauty, where lo-fi textures amplify raw human emotion.

✨ Lyrical Highlights

你微笑的时候连风都变得柔软
nǐ wēixiào de shíhou lián fēng dōu biàn de róuruǎn
When you smile, even the wind turns soft.

This line beautifully uses personification and hyperbole to convey the beloved's profound impact. The image of the wind, an intangible force, softening in response to a smile paints a tender, almost magical scene. It speaks to the transformative power of love, making the world a gentler, more serene place through the beloved's presence.

爱就是这样不言不语像海一样
ài jiù shì zhèyàng bù yán bù yǔ xiàng hǎi yīyàng
Love is like this, unspoken, like the sea.

This line is deeply poetic, comparing love to the sea—vast, profound, and often silent. "不言不语" suggests a deep, intuitive understanding that transcends words, while "像海一样" evokes love's immense depth, constancy, and perhaps its powerful, unchanging nature. It elegantly captures the quiet yet immense presence of enduring love, mirroring the song's reflective mood.