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牽絲戲 Lyrics & Pinyin - Learn Chinese Song

Key HSK Vocabulary

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK	Action
相遇	xiāng yù	to meet, to come across	HSK 7
问世	wèn shì	come out, be published	HSK 7
嘲笑	cháo xiào	ridicule, deride	HSK 7
明媚	míng mèi	bright and beautiful, radiant and enchanting	HSK 7
温柔	wēn róu	meek, gentle	HSK 7
清脆	qīng cuì	clear and melodious, clear and pleasant to the ear	HSK 7
违背	wéi bèi	violate, infringe	HSK 7
跟随	gēn suí	follow, go after	HSK 5
支配	zhī pèi	arrange, allocate	HSK 5
假如	jiǎ rú	if, supposing	HSK 4
如何	rú hé	how, what	HSK 3
绝对	jué duì	absolute, absolute	HSK 3
风雪	fēng xuě	snow, snowy	HSK 2
十分	shí fēn	very, fully	HSK 2
最好	zuì hǎo	best, first-rate	HSK 1
记得	jì de	remember, recall	HSK 1
帷幕	wéi mù	heavy curtain
完美	wán měi	perfect
天生一对	tiān shēng yī duì	A match made in heaven.
兰花指	lán huā zhǐ	hand gesture in traditional dances

Grammar Notes

📌 没了...才... / 没了...如何...

This pattern emphasizes a conditional state or a lack of something. '没了' (méi le) means 'without' or 'if [something] is gone.' It is often followed by '才' (cái) to indicate that 'only then' a certain outcome is possible or necessary, or by '如何' (rúhé) to pose a rhetorical question about 'how' something can happen without the specified condition.

没了手机，我才感觉到自由。 / 没了目标，你如何前行？

Méi le shǒujī, wǒ cái gǎnjué dào zìyóu. / Méi le mùbiāo, nǐ rúhé qiánxíng?

Without a phone, I then felt free. / Without a goal, how can you move forward?

📌 将 A Verb 成 B

This structure is used to describe the action of transforming or changing 'A' into 'B' through the verb. '将' (jiāng) functions similarly to '把' (bǎ), marking 'A' as the object that undergoes the transformation, and '成' (chéng) indicates the result or new state.

他将痛苦转化成了前进的动力。

Tā jiāng tòngkǔ zhuǎnhuà chéng le qiánjìn de dònglì.

He transformed pain into motivation to move forward.

📌 假如...

The word '假如' (jiǎrú) introduces a hypothetical or conditional situation, meaning 'if' or 'supposing.' It sets up a premise for a subsequent statement about what would happen under that condition. It is synonymous with '如果' (rúguǒ) and often used in more formal or literary contexts.

假如明天天气好，我们就去爬山。

Jiǎrú míngtiān tiānqì hǎo, wǒmen jiù qù páshān.

If the weather is good tomorrow, we will go hiking.

📌 Subject1 Predicate1, Subject2 Predicate2 (Parallel clauses)

This pattern features two parallel clauses, often with different subjects but related predicates, used to create contrast, comparison, or to describe complementary actions or states. It is a common literary device in Chinese poetry and lyrics to build rhythm, highlight relationships, or present opposing ideas concisely. For example, '你枯我不曾萎' (You wither, I never wilt).

你读书我写字，各有所长。

Nǐ dúshū wǒ xiězì, gè yǒu suǒ cháng.

You read, I write; each has their strengths.

Imagine a love so potent, it feels like invisible threads tethering two souls, moving them with a beautiful, fated choreography. This poignant, almost magical control is the essence woven into '牽絲戲' (Qian Si Xi), a breathtaking Chinese 'Guofeng' masterpiece by the acclaimed artists 銀臨 (Yin Lin) and Aki.

Yin Lin, a renowned singer, songwriter, and producer celebrated for her distinctive voice and contributions to ancient-style music, joins forces with Aki, a well-known voice actor and singer equally cherished in the Guofeng scene. Together, they create an evocative, melodious narrative that doesn't just tell a story, but pulls at your heartstrings, making 'Qian Si Xi' an unforgettable journey into the richness of the Chinese language and its profound emotional depth.

Quick Info


Song Name	牽絲戲 (Qian Si Xi)
Artist	銀臨&Aki
Original Singer	Original
Release Year	2015
Duration	04:20

The Story Behind the Song

"牽絲戲" isn't merely a song; it's the fragile, haunting whisper of a love so profound it reshapes destiny itself. Within its melancholic Guofeng embrace, we witness the poignant drama of a puppeteer and his beloved wooden companion—a silent, consuming devotion where life's essence is poured into art, and art becomes the vessel for an unbreakable, eternal bond.

This isn't just about strings and wood; it's a soul-stirring exploration of sacrifice and an enduring connection that defies time's relentless march. The intricate lyrics, a tapestry woven with rich metaphors, tell of a love so deeply etched that it continues its graceful, melancholic dance, long after the hands that once manipulated the strings have faded, leaving an echo of unyielding hearts forever intertwined.

✨ Lyrical Highlights

不願染是與非怎料惹了情絲千丈
Bù yuàn rǎn shì yǔ fēi zěn liào rě le qíngsī qiān zhàng
Unwilling to be stained by right or wrong, how could I have known I'd stir up a thousand zhang of love strings?

This line beautifully expresses the helplessness of falling deeply in love, despite any initial desire to remain detached. The "love strings" (情絲) directly link to the song's title and central theme, symbolizing how love, much like puppet strings, can unexpectedly bind one's destiny and emotions. It highlights the profound and often uncontrollable nature of affection.

一曲牽絲戲入骨相思誰與訴
Yī qǔ qiānsīxì rùgǔ xiāngsī shuí yǔ sù
A performance of "Puppet Strings," to whom can I express this bone-deep yearning?

This line perfectly encapsulates the song's melancholic core and the poignant theme of unspoken love. The "bone-deep yearning" (入骨相思) conveys an unutterable, profound longing that permeates one's very being, while the rhetorical question emphasizes the loneliness and the unique, often uncommunicable, nature of the love depicted. It speaks to a love so profound it transcends ordinary expression.