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手掌心 Pinyin Lyrics & Translation - Learn Chinese

Key HSK Vocabulary

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK	Action
手掌心	shǒu zhǎng xīn	see 手心
死心	sǐ xīn	drop the idea forever, cherish no more illusions about the matter	HSK 7
苦心	kǔ xīn	pains, trouble taken	HSK 7
幻影	huàn yǐng	phantom, unreal image	HSK 7
风雨	fēng yǔ	the weather, wind and rain	HSK 7
温柔	wēn róu	meek, gentle	HSK 7
天地	tiān dì	world, universe	HSK 7
叛逆	pàn nì	rebel, revolt against	HSK 7
南极	nán jí	the South Pole, the Antarctic	HSK 5
掌握	zhǎng wò	grasp, master	HSK 5
神话	shén huà	myth, mythology	HSK 4
夫妻	fū qī	couple, husband and wife	HSK 4
只是	zhǐ shì	only, just	HSK 3
信心	xìn xīn	confidence, faith	HSK 2
如果	rú guǒ	if, in case	HSK 2
天意	tiān yì	divine will, will of Heaven
四季	sì jì	four seasons, namely: spring 春[chun1], summer 夏[xia4], autumn 秋[qiu1] and winter 冬[dong1]
右手	yòu shǒu	right hand, right-hand side
北极星	Běi jí xīng	the North Star, Polaris
光阴	guāng yīn	time, life

Grammar Notes

📌 越……越……

This structure is used to express 'the more... the more...'. It indicates that the intensity of the second verb or adjective increases in proportion to the progression of the first.

汉语我越学越觉得有意思。

Hànyǔ wǒ yuè xué yuè juéde yǒuyìsi.

The more I study Chinese, the more interesting I find it.

📌 偏偏

An adverb used to indicate that something happens contrary to expectations, wishes, or what is reasonable (meaning 'stubbornly', 'against all odds', or 'unfortunately').

我今天出门没带伞，偏偏就下起大雨来了。

Wǒ jīntiān chūmén méi dài sǎn, piānpiān jiù xià qǐ dàyǔ lái le.

I went out today without an umbrella, and of all times, it just had to start pouring rain.

📌 可不可以……

An affirmative-negative question form of '可以' (can/may), used to politely ask for permission, make a request, or suggest something. It can also be followed by '不' to mean 'Can I not...' or 'Is it okay not to...'.

我们可不可以明天再讨论这个问题？

Wǒmen kě bù kěyǐ míngtiān zài tǎolùn zhèige wèntí?

Is it okay if we discuss this issue tomorrow instead?

📌 一[量词]……一[量词]……

A poetic parallel structure where '一' (one) is paired with a measure word and a noun, and then repeated. It is used to show a direct one-to-one correspondence or to emphasize individual elements one by one.

一分耕耘，一分收获。

Yī fēn gēngyún, yī fēn shōuhuò.

A portion of labor, a portion of harvest. (No pain, no gain.)

There is a devastating beauty in watching a fated love slip through your fingers, and no one captures that exquisite ache quite like 丁噹 (Della Ding). Born Wu Xian in Zhejiang, China, before establishing her highly successful music career in Taiwan, this powerhouse vocalist has filled major concert venues across Asia and earned her title as the undisputed "Queen of Drama Theme Songs." Her iconic, chart-topping hit "手掌心" (shǒu zhǎng xīn—"Palm of the Hand") is a masterclass in melancholia, blending traditional Chinese imagery with a soaring melody that feels like a bittersweet sigh.

For language learners, this masterpiece is far more than a tear-jerker; it is a lyrical goldmine. Unpacking the poetic, deeply expressive verses of "手掌心" is the ultimate way to master rich Mandarin vocabulary, grasp evocative metaphors of destiny, and experience the emotional depth of the Chinese language in a way no textbook can ever replicate.

Quick Info


Song Name	手掌心 (shǒu zhǎng xīn)
Artist	丁噹
Original Singer	Original
Release Year	2013
Duration	04:13

The Story Behind the Song

In 2013, the television epic Prince of Lan Ling captivated millions, but it was its ending theme, "手掌心" (Palm of the Hand), that immortalized the drama's tragic soul. Composed by V.K Ke and penned by Chen Mo, the track seamlessly weaves classical Chinese instrumentation with modern pop sensibilities. The mournful sigh of traditional strings colliding with a sweeping contemporary arrangement echoes the turbulent, star-crossed romance of the legendary prince and his lover.

Della Ding Dang’s soaring, melancholic vocals breathe life into lyrics that map the geography of heartbreak onto the lines of a palm—a traditional Chinese symbol of destiny. This poignant metaphor of holding a fragile, fleeting love transformed the song into a massive Mandopop phenomenon. It remains a timeless ballad, capturing the exquisite ache of a love destined to slip through one’s fingers.

✨ Lyrical Highlights

一寸光阴一寸心一朵昙花一朵云
Yí cùn guāng yīn yí cùn xīn, yì duǒ tán huā yì duǒ yún
An inch of time is an inch of the heart; a single night-blooming cereus, a single drifting cloud.

This line beautifully adapts a classic Chinese proverb to equate the relentless passage of time with the gradual erosion of the human heart. By pairing the ephemeral night-blooming cereus with fleeting clouds, it creates a vivid imagery of life's transience. It perfectly establishes the theme of helpless resignation, capturing how quickly a cherished romance can wither and vanish.

偏偏我这双手掌心只留下只留下雨
Piān piān wǒ zhè shuāng shǒu zhǎng xīn, zhǐ liú xià, zhǐ liú xià yǔ
Yet in these palms of my hands, nothing remains, nothing remains but rain.

This devastating line employs "rain" as a double metaphor for both bitter tears of sorrow and the elusive nature of a lover who cannot be held. The adverb "pian pian" (yet/ironically) underscores the cruel irony of fate, where the protagonist's tightest embrace yields only emptiness. It directly echoes the song’s title, transforming the palm of the hand from a symbol of shared destiny into a vessel of heartbreaking loss.