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吳大文 - 秋 (Qiu) Lyrics, Pinyin & Learn Chinese

Key HSK Vocabulary

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK	Action
失眠	shī mián	sleepless, lose sleep	HSK 7
瞬间	shùn jiān	moment, instant	HSK 7
恳求	kěn qiú	implore, entreat	HSK 7
统筹	tǒng chóu	plan as a whole, make overall plans	HSK 7
授权	shòu quán	empower, authorize	HSK 7
假装	jiǎ zhuāng	feign, pretend	HSK 7
未经	wèi jīng	not having undergone, without	HSK 7
浮现	fú xiàn	to resurface, to come in mind	HSK 7
抛弃	pāo qì	abandon, forsake	HSK 7
脑海	nǎo hǎi	brain, mind	HSK 7
承诺	chéng nuò	promise to do sth., promise to undertake	HSK 6
可惜	kě xī	it's a pity, it's too bad	HSK 5
拥有	yōng yǒu	own, have	HSK 5
模糊	mó hu	blur, confuse	HSK 5
彼此	bǐ cǐ	each other, one another	HSK 5
回忆	huí yì	recollect, recall	HSK 5
如今	rú jīn	now, nowadays	HSK 4
勇敢	yǒng gǎn	brave, valiant	HSK 4
天真	tiān zhēn	naive, innocent	HSK 4
哪怕	nǎ pà	even, even if	HSK 4

Grammar Notes

📌 被 (bèi) - Passive Voice

The particle "被" is used to form the passive voice, indicating that the subject of the sentence is the recipient of an action rather than the performer. The structure is typically "Subject + 被 + (Agent) + Verb + Other elements." The agent (the doer of the action) can be omitted if unknown or obvious. In the lyrics: "美好的回忆也被涣散" (美好的回忆 is acted upon) and "如今被现实淹没" (承诺 is acted upon).

我的钱包被偷了。

Wǒ de qiánbāo bèi tōu le.

My wallet was stolen.

📌 哪怕...也/都... (nǎpà... yě/dōu...)

This pattern is used to express a strong concession, meaning "even if..." or "no matter how...". It emphasizes that a certain outcome or feeling remains true despite an extreme or challenging condition. "也" (yě) or "都" (dōu) is used in the second clause to reinforce the concession. In the lyrics: "哪怕只是在梦中，也想能被你拥有" (implicitly, "也想...") and "哪怕只看你一眼，都心甘情愿" (implicitly, "都心甘情愿").

哪怕很忙，她也总是回复我的信息。

Nǎpà hěn máng, tā yě zǒngshì huífù wǒ de xìnxī.

Even if she's very busy, she always replies to my messages.

📌 动词 + 着 (zhe)

The particle "着" (zhe) is placed after a verb to indicate that an action is ongoing, continuous, or that a state resulting from an action is sustained. It often implies a continuous action that serves as background for another action or describes a continuous state. In the lyrics: "脑海闪烁着我们对视瞬间" (flickering state) and "牵着手走过公园" (holding hands continuously while walking).

他笑着对我说再见。

Tā xiàozhe duì wǒ shuō zàijiàn.

He said goodbye to me with a smile.

📌 以为 (yǐwéi)

"以为" (yǐwéi) means "to mistakenly think," "to assume," or "to believe (wrongly)." It is used to express a past belief or judgment that later turned out to be incorrect or different from the reality. It often carries a sense of regret or disappointment for the misunderstanding. In the lyrics: "天真的以为会永远陪伴" (the belief of eternal companionship turned out to be wrong).

我以为你已经回家了。

Wǒ yǐwéi nǐ yǐjīng huí jiā le.

I thought you had already gone home (but you haven't).

There's a unique solace found in the quiet moments of reflection, much like the gentle descent into autumn's embrace. This profound sentiment is perfectly encapsulated in "秋" (Qiu) by Wu Dawen (吳大文), an indie folk singer-songwriter from Mainland China celebrated for his distinctive melancholic vocal style and deeply poetic, self-penned lyrics.

Prepare to be drawn into his introspective world as we unravel the beautiful Chinese expressions within this resonant track, making your language learning journey as reflective and engaging as the song itself.

Quick Info


Song Name	秋 (Qiu)
Artist	吳大文
Original Singer	Original
Release Year	2019
Duration	04:15

The Story Behind the Song

吳大文's 2019 masterpiece, "秋" (Autumn), doesn't merely sing of the season; it breathes the very essence of it into being. This gentle acoustic tapestry unfurls like fading leaves, weaving together the profound introspection and gentle melancholy that has long coloured Chinese poetic sensibilities. It's a quiet invitation to witness the world's subtle, inevitable shifts.

Through its evocative lyrics, "秋" tenderly explores the bittersweet solitude found in transition, the acceptance of change, and the profound, understated beauty inherent in the relentless march of time. More than a song, it's a resonant emotional landscape, a reflective echo of our own passing moments, deeply touching the soul with its thoughtful, almost meditative atmosphere.

✨ Lyrical Highlights

你还在耳边说了句再见从此我的世界就下雪
Nǐ hái zài ěr biān shuō le jù zàijiàn cóngcǐ wǒ de shìjiè jiù xiàxuě
You were still by my ear, saying goodbye, and from then on my world began to snow.

This line masterfully uses "下雪" (snowing) as a powerful metaphor for the sudden onset of emotional desolation and coldness. The stark contrast between the simple act of saying goodbye and the world freezing over beautifully conveys the immediate and profound impact of heartbreak. It transforms the vibrant memory of summer love into a desolate winter landscape within the speaker's soul, vividly illustrating the theme of loss accompanying autumn.

也许是我的思念感动了秋风让它把你的名字吹得好远
Yěxǔ shì wǒ de sīniàn gǎndòng le qiūfēng ràng tā bǎ nǐ de míngzì chuī dé hǎo yuǎn
Perhaps my longing touched the autumn wind, making it blow your name far, far away.

This line exquisitely personifies both the speaker's profound longing (思念) and the autumn wind (秋风), crafting a deeply moving image of love's lingering presence yet inevitable departure. The wind, moved by deep emotion, carries the loved one's name away, symbolizing the bittersweet struggle between holding onto cherished memories and accepting the vast distance of separation. It perfectly encapsulates autumn's theme of letting go, even as one's heart yearns.