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惊鹊 (Jing Que) Lyrics & Pinyin - Learn Chinese

Key HSK Vocabulary

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK	Action
终究	zhōng jiū	after all, in the end	HSK 7
深信	shēn xìn	be deeply convinced, firmly believe	HSK 7
卷入	juǎn rù	drawn into, involved	HSK 7
明朗	míng lǎng	bright and clear, clear	HSK 7
周旋	zhōu xuán	circle round, spiral	HSK 7
指点	zhǐ diǎn	point out, give direction	HSK 7
心事	xīn shì	worry, sth. weighing on one's mind	HSK 7
风雨	fēng yǔ	the weather, wind and rain	HSK 7
天地	tiān dì	world, universe	HSK 7
归来	guī lái	return, come back or be back	HSK 7
何处	hé chù	where, what place	HSK 7
传言	chuán yán	hearsay, rumour	HSK 6
明明	míng míng	obviously, plainly	HSK 5
人间	rén jiān	man's world, the world	HSK 5
应当	yīng dāng	should, ought to	HSK 3
其中	qí zhōng	inside, among	HSK 2
故事	gù shi	story, tale	HSK 2
少年	shào nián	teenager, early youth	HSK 2
天上	tiān shàng	the sky, the heavens	HSK 2
屏边	Píng biān	side , rim	HSK 2

Grammar Notes

📌 不... 却... (bù... què...)

This pattern is used to express a contrast or contradiction between two actions, states, or beliefs. It implies 'not [something], but/yet [something else]' or 'despite not [something], [something else happens].' The two clauses often present conflicting ideas.

我虽然不擅长唱歌，却很喜欢在KTV里放声高歌。

Wǒ suīrán bù shàncháng chànggē, què hěn xǐhuan zài KTV lǐ fàngshēng gāogē.

Although I'm not good at singing, I really enjoy singing loudly at KTV.

📌 Verb/Adj + 得 (de) + Complement of Degree

This structure is used to describe the extent or result of an action or state. The '得' (de) particle connects the verb or adjective to a complement that further details how the action is performed or to what degree the state exists.

他跑得很快，一下子就追上了我。

Tā pǎo de hěn kuài, yīxiàzi jiù zhuī shàng le wǒ.

He ran very fast and caught up with me in an instant.

📌 并非... 或... (bìngfēi... huò...)

'并非' is a formal and emphatic way to negate a statement, meaning 'it is not the case that' or 'it is not.' It's stronger than '不是.' '或' means 'or.' This pattern is used to clearly state that something is not one thing or another, often in a more formal or explanatory context.

这并非他的本意，或他有什么恶意。

Zhè bìngfēi tā de běnyì, huò tā yǒu shénme èyì.

This was not his original intention, nor did he have any malice.

📌 谁/哪/何处 (shuí/nǎ/héchù) used for rhetorical questioning or searching

While '谁' (who), '哪' (which/where), and '何处' (where, formal) are typically interrogative pronouns, in these lyrics, they are often used to express a sense of searching, longing, or rhetorical questioning about an unknown person, place, or entity, rather than simply seeking factual information. It conveys a deeper emotional inquiry.

此去经年，谁知我心？

Cǐ qù jīngnián, shuí zhī wǒ xīn?

After years from now, who will know my heart?

Have you ever felt a shiver down your spine, transported through time by a single note? Prepare to journey into a sonic landscape where history breathes anew, interpreted by truly unique voices. 忘川风华录 (Wangchuan Fenghualu), the popular Chinese multimedia project that brings historical figures to vivid life through music, games, and animations, invites you to experience their latest masterpiece, '惊鹊' (Jing Que). This captivating song features the distinctive virtual Vocaloid singers 星尘Minus (Stardust Minus) and 海伊 (Haiyi), known for their unique voices and frequent collaborations on original Chinese music, including tracks from the Wangchuan Fenghualu series. Their combined artistry offers a breathtaking gateway to understanding Chinese culture and language through melody.

Quick Info


Song Name	惊鹊 (Jing Que)
Artist	忘川风华录、星尘Minus、海伊
Original Singer	Original
Release Year	2021
Duration	04:09

The Story Behind the Song

"惊鹊" unfurls not merely as a melody, but as a whispered brushstroke on a silk canvas, drawing listeners into the intricate world of Wangchuan Fenghualu. The very title, "Startled Magpie," evokes a delicate moment: a sudden flutter breaking a profound stillness, hinting at a hidden tension or a fleeting revelation amidst ancient tranquility. This immediate imagery, coupled with its traditional Chinese musicality, conjures scenes of historical grandeur and poignant introspection, characteristic of the project's deep reverence for classical aesthetics.

Within this serene yet dramatically charged sonic tapestry, the ethereal voices of Stardust Minus and Haiyi become spectral narrators. Their unique purity lends a haunting quality to the song's exploration of transient moments and enduring legacies. It's a sonic poem, a testament to the fragile beauty found when history's whispers awaken a modern soul, leaving an indelible imprint of both grace and a subtle, unsettling wonder.

✨ Lyrical Highlights

一舞倾城，再舞倾国
Yī wǔ qīngchéng, zài wǔ qīngguó
One dance captivated the city, another dance toppled the nation.

This line vividly uses classical parallel structure to portray the legendary beauty of Yang Guifei and its perceived tragic consequences. "倾城" and "倾国" are powerful idioms that illustrate how her allure, though initially enchanting, was ultimately linked to the Tang Dynasty's downfall. It elegantly encapsulates the theme of beauty as a double-edged sword, intertwining personal charm with national fate.

谁道帝王无情，不过是情深负了天下
Shéi dào dìwáng wúqíng, bùguò shì qíngshēn fù le tiānxià
Who says emperors are heartless? It's merely that deep love betrayed the world.

This poignant rhetorical question reframes the historical narrative, suggesting Emperor Xuanzong's actions stemmed from overwhelming love rather than coldness. It highlights the tragic conflict between personal devotion and imperial responsibility, where profound affection inadvertently led to neglect and the empire's undoing. The line beautifully captures the song's central theme of how love, in its intensity, can become a source of immense historical consequence and personal tragedy.