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海底 Lyrics Pinyin & English Translation - Learn Chinese

Key HSK Vocabulary

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK	Action
海底	hǎi dǐ	seabed, seafloor	HSK 6
手臂	shǒu bì	arm, aide	HSK 7
毫无	háo wú	non, nothing	HSK 7
穿过	chuān guò	cross, penetrate	HSK 7
指引	zhǐ yǐn	to show, to point	HSK 7
打捞	dǎ lāo	get out of the water, salvage	HSK 7
窒息	zhì xī	stifle, suffocate	HSK 7
灵魂	líng hún	soul, spirit	HSK 7
气息	qì xī	breath, smell	HSK 7
寂静	jì jìng	quiet, still	HSK 7
妄想	wàng xiǎng	vain hope, wishful thinking	HSK 7
留恋	liú liàn	public praise	HSK 7
哭泣	kū qì	cry, sob	HSK 7
抛弃	pāo qì	abandon, forsake	HSK 7
海浪	hǎi làng	sea wave	HSK 6
清洗	qīng xǐ	rinse, wash	HSK 6
有没有	yǒu méi yǒu	Did you...?, Have you ever...?	HSK 6
人间	rén jiān	man's world, the world	HSK 5
岸上	àn shàng	shore	HSK 5
明明	míng míng	obviously, plainly	HSK 5

Grammar Notes

📌 V + 补语 (bǔyǔ) - Resultative Complement

A resultative complement immediately follows a verb to indicate the result or outcome of the action. Common complements in the lyrics include directional complements like 穿过 (pass through), 进 (enter), or state complements like 湿 (wet), 醒 (awake), implying a change of state.

他把门打开了。

Tā bǎ mén dǎ kāi le.

He opened the door (lit. hit open the door).

📌 V + 着 (zhe) - Continuous Action/State

The particle '着 (zhe)' is placed immediately after a verb to indicate that an action is ongoing, a state resulting from an action is continuing, or to describe the manner of an action.

我喜欢听着音乐学习。

Wǒ xǐhuān tīngzhe yīnyuè xuéxí.

I like to study while listening to music.

📌 将 (jiāng) + Noun/Pronoun + Verb - Formal Object Marker

'将 (jiāng)' serves as a more formal or literary equivalent of '把 (bǎ)'. It is used to prepose the object of a verb, placing it before the verb, often to emphasize the object or to indicate that something is being done to the object.

请将物品放在这里。

Qǐng jiāng wùpǐn fàng zài zhèlǐ.

Please place the items here.

📌 Adjective Reduplication (AA式)

Reduplicating a single-syllable adjective (e.g., 咸 -> 咸咸, 湿 -> 湿湿) often softens the tone, adds vividness, or implies a gentle, slight, or endearing degree of the quality. When followed by '的', it functions as an adjective modifying a noun.

她穿着一件红红的毛衣。

Tā chuānzhe yī jiàn hónghóng de máoyī.

She is wearing a red (softly red) sweater.

Sometimes, the most profound feelings lie hidden, like treasures at the ocean's floor. That's the introspective landscape 一支榴蓮 (Yī zhī liúlián) explores in their hauntingly beautiful song '海底' (Seabed). Known as 'A Durian' – a stage name as distinctive as their indie folk sound – this independent Chinese musician has captivated listeners with emotionally resonant tracks that dive deep into melancholic themes, making '海底' an essential and evocative listen for anyone eager to connect with authentic Chinese music and language.

Quick Info


Song Name	海底 (Seabed)
Artist	一支榴蓮
Original Singer	Original
Release Year	2020
Duration	04:18

The Story Behind the Song

"海底" by 一支榴蓮 isn't merely a song; it's a profound, resonant echo from the quiet struggles buried deep within the human spirit. It surged through Chinese social consciousness like an underwater current, pulling countless souls into its melancholic embrace. This wasn't a casual listen but a shared, visceral experience, mapping the suffocating landscape of loneliness and the crushing weight of unspoken despair, becoming an unexpected anthem for an era navigating its own shadows.

Yet, within its desolate beauty, a fragile luminescence flickers. "Seabed" captures the desperate, defiant search for a sliver of light, a distant sunbeam piercing through the darkest ocean depths. It speaks to the universal yearning for connection, the courage to acknowledge one's abyss while still grasping for hope. This poignant, almost prayer-like plea resonated deeply, transforming a melody into a communal understanding for a generation seeking solace and recognition amidst their own challenges.

✨ Lyrical Highlights

是不是太久沒有說話，連眼淚都忘了流下
Shì bù shì tài jiǔ méiyǒu shuōhuà, lián yǎnlèi dōu wàngle liú xià
Is it that I haven't spoken for too long, that even tears have forgotten how to fall?

This line beautifully personifies tears, depicting a state of profound emotional numbness and exhaustion. It goes beyond simple sadness, portraying a deep, stagnant despair where the ability to even express sorrow has withered. This vividly captures the song's theme of severe isolation and emotional desolation often associated with depression.

我想知道海的盡頭是什麼，有沒有人會，在盡頭等我
Wǒ xiǎng zhīdào hǎi de jìntóu shì shénme, yǒu méiyǒu rén huì, zài jìntóu děng wǒ
I want to know what's at the end of the sea, will anyone be waiting for me there?

The "end of the sea" serves as a poignant metaphor for an ultimate escape, be it the end of suffering or life itself. The yearning question, "will anyone be waiting for me," reveals a profound longing for connection, recognition, and solace beyond one's current state of loneliness. This line encapsulates the song's central theme of desperate hope for understanding and rescue from an overwhelming sense of isolation.