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七里香 Lyrics & Pinyin | Learn Chinese Song

Key HSK Vocabulary

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK	Action
滋味	zī wèi	tang, taste	HSK 7
香味	xiāng wèi	scent, odour	HSK 7
是非	shì fēi	right and wrong, quarrel	HSK 7
思念	sī niàn	miss, think of	HSK 7
番茄	fān qié	tomato	HSK 6
此刻	cǐ kè	now, at present	HSK 5
雨水	Yǔ shuǐ	rainwater, rainfall	HSK 5
唯一	wéi yī	only, sole	HSK 5
幸福	xìng fú	happiness, well being	HSK 3
名字	míng zi	name, given name	HSK 1
稻穗	dào suì	ear of rice, spike of rice
突然	tū rán	sudden, abrupt
窗台	chuāng tái	windowsill, window ledge
草莓	cǎo méi	strawberry, love bite
蝴蝶	hú dié	butterfly, CL:隻	只[zhi1]
院子	yuàn zi	courtyard, garden
了解	liǎo jiě	to understand, to realize
麻雀	má què	sparrow, Mahjong game
吃掉	chī diào	consume, eat up
回回	Huí hui	Hui ethnic group , every time

Grammar Notes

📌 在...上/下/裡 (zài... shàng/xià/lǐ)

This pattern is used to indicate the location where an action takes place or where an object is situated. The structure is usually 'Subject + 在 + Location + Verb/Predicate' or 'Object + 在 + Location'. '上' means 'on/above', '下' means 'under/below', and '裡' means 'in/inside'. In the lyrics, '窗外的麻雀在電線桿上多嘴' (Sparrows outside the window chirp too much on the telephone pole) and '手中的鉛筆在紙上來來回回' (The pencil in hand goes back and forth on the paper) demonstrate this.

我的手機在桌子上。

Wǒ de shǒujī zài zhuōzi shàng.

My phone is on the table.

📌 被 (bèi) - Passive Voice

'被' is a preposition used to form the passive voice in Chinese. It indicates that the subject of the sentence is the receiver of the action. The structure is typically 'Subject + 被 (+ Agent) + Verb + (Other elements)'. The agent can be omitted if unknown or unimportant. The lyrics use it in '初戀的香味就這樣被我們尋回' (The fragrance of first love was thus found by us).

這首歌被很多人喜歡。

Zhè shǒu gē bèi hěn duō rén xǐhuān.

This song is liked by many people.

📌 像... (一樣) (xiàng... (yīyàng))

This pattern is used to make comparisons, meaning 'like' or 'as...as'. '像' introduces the comparison, and '一樣' (meaning 'the same') can optionally follow the comparative element to strengthen the simile, though it is often omitted in poetic or informal language. It's used multiple times in the lyrics: '那溫暖的陽光像剛摘的鮮豔草莓' (That warm sunshine, like freshly picked vibrant strawberries) and '我的愛溢出就像雨水' (My love overflows just like rainwater).

她笑起來像花一樣。

Tā xiào qǐlái xiàng huā yīyàng.

She smiles like a flower.

📌 V + 掉 (diào) - Resultative Complement

'掉' (diào) used as a resultative complement after a verb indicates that an action results in something being removed, completed, or falling off. It often implies a thorough or complete action. In the lyrics, '妳說妳捨不得吃掉這一種感覺' (You said you couldn't bear to 'eat up'/let go of this feeling) shows '吃掉' meaning to consume completely or get rid of.

他把舊書賣掉了。

Tā bǎ jiù shū mài diào le.

He sold off the old books.

📌 將 (jiāng) - Object Preposition

'將' is a literary or formal preposition used to move the object of a verb before the verb itself, similar in function to '把'. It emphasizes the disposal, handling, or impact on the object. The structure is 'Subject + 將 + Object + Verb + (Other elements)'. The lyrics use it in '幾句是非也無法將我的熱情冷卻' (A few rumors also cannot cool down my passion).

請將門關好。

Qǐng jiāng mén guān hǎo.

Please close the door tightly.

Sometimes, a fragrance can unlock a flood of memories – perhaps of a quiet summer afternoon, a whispered promise, or the bittersweet ache of young love. It's precisely this delicate tapestry of emotion and imagery that Jay Chou, the trailblazing 'King of Mandopop,' masterfully weaves into his beloved classic, '七里香' (Qi Li Xiang).

Dubbed for his unparalleled genius in blending traditional Chinese poetry with modern Western music styles like R&B and rap, Jay Chou's 'Qi Li Xiang' isn't just a song; it's an immersive experience. Its evocative lyrics and Jay's distinctive delivery offer a perfect, authentic gateway to connect with Chinese culture and expand your Mandarin vocabulary in a truly unforgettable way.

Quick Info


Song Name	七里香 (Qi Li Xiang)
Artist	Jay Chou
Original Singer	Original
Release Year	2004
Duration	04:15

The Story Behind the Song

Jay Chou's "七里香" unfurls like a fragrant memory, a tender whisper of first love carried on the summer breeze. The common jasmine orange, with its intoxicating scent, becomes the very soul of youthful longing, an innocent devotion immortalized in poetic verses and an unforgettable melody. It captures that ephemeral magic of a love so pure, it feels etched into the very fabric of time, a universal yearning given a distinctly Mandopop voice.

This poignant reverie, filmed against Siberia's stark beauty, elevates a simple romance into a timeless saga of memory and enduring affection. More than a hit, "七里香" became an iconic scent-mark on a generation's heart, solidifying Jay Chou's legacy as a master storyteller of youthful dreams.

✨ Lyrical Highlights

秋刀魚的滋味貓跟你都想了解
Qiūdāoyú de zīwèi māo gēn nǐ dōu xiǎng liǎojiě
The taste of saury, both the cat and you want to understand.

This line is charmingly whimsical, creating a vivid image of shared curiosity and quiet intimacy. The unique juxtaposition of a cat and the beloved person wanting to "understand" a simple taste elevates an observation into a sweet, endearing reflection. It perfectly captures the song's theme of pure, innocent love found in everyday moments and shared simple pleasures.

那飽滿的稻穗幸福的在田裏睡
Nà bǎomǎn de dàosuì xìngfú de zài tián lǐ shuì
Those full rice ears, happily sleeping in the fields.

This line uses beautiful personification, infusing the natural world with a sense of peaceful human emotion as the ripe rice ears "happily sleep." It evokes an idyllic image of abundance, tranquility, and pastoral beauty. It strongly connects to the song's theme of finding simple happiness and deep serenity within nature and rural landscapes.