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Jay Chou 楓 (Maple) Lyrics, Pinyin & Learn Chinese

Key HSK Vocabulary

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK	Action
清晰	qīng xī	clear, distinct	HSK 7
用力	yòng lì	exert oneself, put forth one's strength	HSK 7
穿越	chuān yuè	pass through, cut across	HSK 7
思念	sī niàn	miss, think of	HSK 7
挽回	wǎn huí	retrieve, redeem	HSK 7
包容	bāo róng	pardon, forgive	HSK 7
熟悉	shú xī	be familiar with, know sth. or sb. well	HSK 5
微笑	wēi xiào	smile	HSK 4
地面	dì miàn	the earth's surface, ground	HSK 4
好好	hǎo hǎo	in perfectly good condition, when everything is all right	HSK 3
慢慢	màn màn	slowly, leisurely	HSK 3
只是	zhǐ shì	only, just	HSK 3
根本	gēn běn	base, root	HSK 3
希望	xī wàng	hope, wish	HSK 3
心情	xīn qíng	mood, feeling tone	HSK 2
秋天	qiū tiān	autumn	HSK 2
天份	tiān fèn	portion, share	HSK 2
接受	jiē shòu	to accept, to agree	HSK 2
知道	zhī dào	know, realize	HSK 1
明白	míng bai	clear, obvious	HSK 1

Grammar Notes

📌 把字句 (bǎ zìjù)

The '把' sentence structure is used to place the object of a verb before the verb, emphasizing the action's impact on or disposal of that object. It implies handling, dealing with, or doing something to the object, often resulting in a change of its state or position. The verb must be transitive and is usually followed by another element (e.g., a complement, a result, or an aspect particle).

我把這首歌學會了。

Wǒ bǎ zhè shǒu gē xuéhuì le.

I learned this song.

📌 被字句 (bèi zìjù)

The '被' sentence structure is used to form a passive voice, indicating that the grammatical subject has undergone an action. The agent of the action can be specified after '被' (e.g., 被他偷了) or omitted if unknown, unimportant, or implied (e.g., 被偷了). It often implies an undesirable or negative action.

我的錢包被偷了。

Wǒ de qiánbāo bèi tōule.

My wallet was stolen.

📌 補語 (bǔyǔ) - Complement of Degree/Result with 得 (de)

This structure uses '得' to connect a verb (or an adjective acting as a verb) with a complement that describes the degree, manner, or result of the action. The complement usually consists of an adjective or an adverbial phrase, indicating how well or to what extent the action is performed, or what outcome it achieves. If there's an object, the verb is often repeated before the '得' complement, or the object is placed before the verb.

她跳舞跳得非常好。

Tā tiàowǔ tiào de fēicháng hǎo.

She dances very well.

📌 連...都/也 (lián... dōu/yě)

This pattern emphasizes an extreme or unexpected case, meaning 'even [Noun/Pronoun/Phrase] does/has [Verb/Clause]'. It highlights that something applies even to an extreme, unlikely, or least expected situation, making the statement more emphatic. '都' and '也' are largely interchangeable in this structure, though '都' is slightly more common.

他連一個字都沒說。

Tā lián yī ge zì dōu méi shuō.

He didn't even say a single word.

When the air turns crisp and golden leaves begin their slow descent, there’s a certain melancholy that settles, often mirroring the quiet ache of a love that slipped away. Few artists can translate this intricate tapestry of emotion into sound quite like Jay Chou, the Taiwanese singer, songwriter, and actor renowned as the 'King of Mandopop,' whose unique blend of R&B, rock, and traditional Chinese styles has captivated millions.

His poignant ballad, "楓" (Maple), isn't just a song; it's a nostalgic journey through bittersweet memories, offering a beautiful gateway into the poetic soul of Mandopop and the nuances of the Chinese language. Prepare to connect deeply with a story told through the heart of a lyrical masterpiece.

Quick Info


Song Name	楓 (Maple)
Artist	Jay Chou
Original Singer	Original
Release Year	2005
Duration	04:38

The Story Behind the Song

"November's Chopin" sets a poignant stage for "楓," where Jay Chou masterfully paints a landscape of hearts in autumnal decline. This isn't just a song; it's a whispered memory, an elegy to love that once burned bright but now flutters away like crimson maple leaves in a cold breeze. Each falling leaf is a moment lost, a promise unkept, embodying the quiet agony of watching a cherished bond simply… fade.

The intricate piano melody doesn't merely accompany; it weeps. It's the silent witness to a regret that clings like the last vestiges of autumn mist, a haunting echo of separation that resonates deep within the soul. "楓" captures that universal ache of looking back, understanding that some goodbyes are written not in words, but in the melancholic dance of falling foliage and the enduring sorrow of what could have been.

✨ Lyrical Highlights

緩緩飄落的楓葉像思念
Huǎnhuǎn piāoluò de fēngyè xiàng sīniàn
Slowly falling maple leaves are like yearning.

This line beautifully marries the visual poetry of autumn with the profound depth of human emotion. The gentle descent of the maple leaves serves as a poignant, unhurried metaphor for the protagonist's persistent and melancholic longing. It sets the song's reflective and sorrowful tone, linking nature's cycle to the enduring ache of memory.

我還在原地等你你卻已經離去
Wǒ hái zài yuán dì děng nǐ nǐ què yǐjīng lí qù
I'm still waiting for you in the same place, but you have already left.

This powerful juxtaposition captures the bittersweet essence of lost love, highlighting the protagonist's unwavering hope against the stark reality of abandonment. The phrase "原地" (original place) deeply conveys a sense of being stuck in the past, unable to move on, while the beloved has irrevocably departed. It encapsulates the song's central theme of unrequited devotion and the pain of an unshared future.