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赤 (Red) Lyrics & Pinyin | Learn Chinese with ICE & 王嘉爾

Key HSK Vocabulary

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK	Action
威力	wēi lì	power, might	HSK 7
看好	kān hǎo	to praise, to appreciate	HSK 6
血液	xuè yè	blood, sanguis	HSK 6
从不	cóng bù	never	HSK 6
欣赏	xīn shǎng	enjoy, admire	HSK 5
外界	wài jiè	the outside, the external world	HSK 5
围绕	wéi rào	rotate, encirle	HSK 5
全都	quán dōu	all, without exception	HSK 5
放弃	fàng qì	give up, abandon	HSK 5
王嘉尔	Wáng Jiā ěr	king, monarch	HSK 4
未来	wèi lái	future, tomorrow	HSK 4
无所谓	wú suǒ wèi	cannot be designated as, not deserve the name of	HSK 4
台阶	tái jiē	stairway, staircase	HSK 4
曾经	céng jīng	once	HSK 3
周围	zhōu wéi	around, round	HSK 3
属于	shǔ yú	belong to, pertain to	HSK 3
受控	shòu kòng	receive, accept	HSK 3
思想	sī xiǎng	thought, thinking	HSK 3
根本	gēn běn	base, root	HSK 3
证明	zhèng míng	prove, testify	HSK 3

Grammar Notes

📌 越来越 + Adjective/Verb

This pattern indicates a gradual increase or change over time, meaning 'more and more' or 'increasingly.' The adjective or verb describes the quality or action that is intensifying. In the lyrics, '我的脚步越来越快' (my steps are getting faster and faster) is an example.

他的中文越来越好了。

Tā de Zhōngwén yuè lái yuè hǎo le.

His Chinese is getting better and better.

📌 从不/从没 + Verb

This pattern is used to express negation, meaning 'never.' '从不 (cóng bù)' describes a habit, a general truth, or a strong intention not to do something. '从没 (cóng méi)' refers to a past experience that never occurred. In the lyrics, '从不会懈怠' implies a strong resolve to never slack off.

我从不吃辣。

Wǒ cóng bù chī là.

I never eat spicy food.

📌 像...一样/般

This pattern is used to express similarity or comparison, meaning 'like...' or 'as...as...'. '一样 (yīyàng)' is generally used for straightforward comparisons, while '般 (bān)' is often slightly more literary or poetic, and can sometimes be used to describe the manner or type. In the lyrics, '我的家像studio' (my home is like a studio) and '像超人般的威力' (power like Superman) are examples.

她的眼睛像星星一样亮。

Tā de yǎnjīng xiàng xīngxīng yīyàng liàng.

Her eyes are as bright as stars.

📌 Verb + 着 (zhe)

The particle '着 (zhe)' is placed immediately after a verb to indicate that an action is ongoing, continuous, or that a state resulting from an action is being maintained. It often corresponds to the '-ing' form in English or describes an action that accompanies another. In the lyrics, '踩着red life的节拍' (stepping on the rhythm of red life) is an example.

他笑着说。

Tā xiàozhe shuō.

He said with a smile (or, he was smiling as he spoke).

What happens when pure, unbridled energy meets the relentless ambition of two global artists? You get "Red" (赤), an explosive track that pulsates with the intensity its name suggests. Feel the immediate jolt as prominent Chinese rapper ICE, a name synonymous with power since his breakout on "The Rap of China," teams up with the incomparable Wang Jia'er. Also known as Jackson Wang, this Hong Kong phenomenon—singer, rapper, dancer, and a vital member of K-pop group GOT7 with a blazing solo career—injects "Red" with an undeniable swagger, crafting an anthem that doesn't just demand your attention, it sets your senses ablaze, making it an electrifying gateway to Chinese language and culture.

Quick Info


Song Name	Red (Red)
Artist	ICE + 王嘉爾
Original Singer	Original
Release Year	2019
Duration	03:21

The Story Behind the Song

"赤 (Red)" isn't just a title; it's a visceral declaration. This 2019 collaboration from ICE's "CODE" album, where his relentless rap converges with Wang Jia’er's potent, dynamic vocals, ignites a sonic inferno. It's a raw, unyielding collision of formidable talents, forging an unstoppable wave of sound that pulls no punches and demands full attention.

The color red, "赤," pulses at the song's very core, culturally charged with unapologetic passion and untamed power in China. It embodies the primal roar of ambition, the searing intensity of self-belief, and the unvarnished emotion of artists carving their own path. This track is a blazing anthem of unbridled energy, a defiant statement felt in the blood, not just heard by the ear.

✨ Lyrical Highlights

浴火重生
Yù huǒ chóng shēng
Reborn from fire

This powerful idiom evokes the mythical phoenix, symbolizing ultimate resilience and transformation. It beautifully captures the essence of overcoming immense trials and emerging stronger and more brilliant, perfectly aligning with the fierce, transformative power of "red" in the song. It speaks to a journey of profound change and triumph.

我就是红色的火苗
Wǒ jiù shì hóng sè de huǒ miáo
I am the red flame

This declarative line is exquisitely beautiful in its simplicity and directness, fusing the protagonist's identity with the central metaphor. The image of a "flame" (火苗) suggests a potent, dynamic force—passion, ambition, and an unyielding spirit, whether small or raging—at the core of one's being. It establishes the "red" as an inherent, burning essence of the self.