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嘉賓 Lyrics, Pinyin & Learn Chinese with Zhang Yuan

Key HSK Vocabulary

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK	Action
走近	zǒu jìn	to approach, to draw near to	HSK 7
衷心	zhōng xīn	cordial, heartfeflt	HSK 7
见证	jiàn zhèng	witness, testimony	HSK 7
怀里	huái lǐ	bosom, embrace	HSK 7
未经	wèi jīng	not having undergone, without	HSK 7
缓缓	huǎn huǎn	slowly, gradually	HSK 7
精心	jīng xīn	meticulously, painstakingly	HSK 7
温柔	wēn róu	meek, gentle	HSK 7
剧情	jù qíng	the story, the plot	HSK 7
全方位	quán fāng wèi	all-round, all around	HSK 7
但愿	dàn yuàn	if only, I wish	HSK 7
原地	yuán dì	the original place	HSK 7
守候	shǒu hòu	wait, wait for	HSK 7
响起	xiǎng qǐ	ring	HSK 7
刻意	kè yì	sedulously, assiduously	HSK 7
突如其来	tū rú qí lái	to arise suddenly, to come all of a sudden	HSK 7
出息	chū xī	prospects, bright future	HSK 7
措手不及	cuò shǒu bù jí	be taken by surprise, be caught unawares	HSK 7
何必	hé bì	why, there is no need	HSK 7
逃避	táo bì	shirk, evade	HSK 7

Grammar Notes

📌 让 (ràng) causative structure

让 (ràng) is a versatile verb meaning 'to let,' 'to allow,' or 'to make/cause.' When used in a causative structure (Subject + 让 + Object + Verb/Adjective), it indicates that the subject causes the object to perform an action or to be in a certain state.

你让我很开心。

Nǐ ràng wǒ hěn kāixīn.

You make me very happy.

📌 得 (de) for complement of degree/manner

The structural particle 得 (de) connects a verb or an adjective to a complement that describes the degree, result, or manner of the action. The structure is Verb/Adjective + 得 + Complement.

他唱歌唱得很好听。

Tā chànggē chàng de hěn hǎotīng.

He sings very beautifully.

📌 Verb-Complement structure (V + 补语)

Verb-complement structures are very common in Chinese. A verb is followed by a complement (补语) which provides additional information about the result, direction, or duration of the action. Examples from the lyrics include 愣住 (lèng zhù - frozen still), 放下 (fàng xià - put down/let go), and 戴进 (dài jìn - put in).

请把书放下。

Qǐng bǎ shū fàng xià.

Please put the book down.

📌 比...更... (bǐ... gèng...) comparative structure

The 比...更... (bǐ... gèng...) structure is used to compare two things, indicating that one is 'more X than' the other. The basic structure is A + 比 + B + 更/还 + Adjective/Verb.

她比我更高。

Tā bǐ wǒ gèng gāo.

She is taller than me.

📌 原来 (yuánlái) as an adverb

原来 (yuánlái) is an adverb indicating that a previously unknown truth or situation has just been realized or discovered. It means 'as it turns out,' 'it turns out that,' or 'originally.' It often expresses a sense of surprise or sudden understanding.

原来你就是小明的哥哥！

Yuánlái nǐ jiù shì Xiǎomíng de gēgē!

So you're Xiaoming's older brother! (It turns out that...)

Have you ever found yourself a silent observer at a pivotal moment where your past collides with an unwritten future? That raw, bittersweet experience of being a 'guest' at someone else's new beginning—especially when you were once integral—is at the heart of "嘉賓" (Khách), the hauntingly beautiful ballad by Zhang Yuan (張遠).

With his powerful vocals and emotive performances that first captivated audiences as a member of Top Combine and later propelled him to renewed fame on Produce Camp 2019, Zhang Yuan doesn't just sing this story; he embodies it. Prepare to feel every tender nuance as we delve into this poignant track, connecting deeply with its universal emotion while discovering the rich Chinese expressions it masterfully conveys.

Quick Info


Song Name	嘉賓 (Khách)
Artist	Zhang Yuan
Original Singer	Original
Release Year	2021
Duration	04:18

The Story Behind the Song

Imagine the hushed elegance of a wedding hall, where one figure stands as a "guest," bearing a silent, poignant history. Zhang Yuan's 2021 ballad, "嘉賓," unfurls a narrative from this excruciatingly tender vantage point: attending the wedding of a former lover. It's a profound exploration of that universal human dilemma – witnessing a new chapter for someone with whom your own story was once deeply intertwined, now merely an observer.

The song masterfully navigates the fragile currents of complex emotion: genuine well-wishes battling a quiet undertow of longing and wistful remembrance. It articulates the bittersweet grace of letting go while still holding spectral fragments of a shared past, a tender melancholy played out under the bright, celebratory lights of another's joy. It is, at its heart, an elegy whispered amidst a chorus of congratulations.

✨ Lyrical Highlights

我該瀟灑轉身，像個紳士一樣
Wǒ gāi xiāosǎ zhuǎnshēn, xiàng ge shēnshì yīyàng
I should turn around gracefully, like a gentleman.

This line beautifully captures the protagonist's internal conflict and forced composure at an ex-lover's wedding. It highlights the poignant gap between the outward dignity they strive to maintain and the immense heartbreak they feel inside. The contrast between "瀟灑" (graceful) and the underlying pain makes the situation deeply bittersweet and central to the theme of being a silent guest.

可惜回憶沒有，地址可以寄送
Kěxī huíyì méiyǒu, dìzhǐ kěyǐ jìsòng
Unfortunately, memories have no address to be sent to.

This line employs a powerful metaphor, likening memories to unsent letters, to express the inescapable and lingering nature of past love and regret. It beautifully conveys the futility of trying to discard or distance oneself from cherished recollections, symbolizing the protagonist's enduring emotional burden. The inability to "mail away" memories underscores the theme that some heartaches remain, regardless of present circumstances.