Key HSK Vocabulary
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | HSK | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 倒退 | dào tuì | go backwards, fall back | ||
| 统筹 | tǒng chóu | plan as a whole, make overall plans | HSK 7 | |
| 钓鱼 | diào yú | angle, fishing | HSK 7 | |
| 后退 | hòu tuì | retreat, draw back | HSK 7 | |
| 每当 | měi dāng | whenever, everytime | HSK 7 | |
| 玫瑰 | méi guī | rose | HSK 7 | |
| 流量 | liú liàng | flow, discharge | HSK 7 | |
| 香味 | xiāng wèi | scent, odour | HSK 7 | |
| 激励 | jī lì | urge, impel | HSK 7 | |
| 匆忙 | cōng máng | hastily, in haste | HSK 7 | |
| 怀里 | huái lǐ | bosom, embrace | HSK 7 | |
| 冒险 | mào xiǎn | risk, venture | HSK 7 | |
| 拜托 | bài tuō | request sb. to do sth. | HSK 7 | |
| 独家 | dú jiā | exclusive | HSK 7 | |
| 扶持 | fú chí | support with the hand, place a hand on sb. for support | HSK 7 | |
| 从没 | cóng méi | never , never did | HSK 6 | |
| 手段 | shǒu duàn | means, medium | HSK 5 | |
| 后悔 | hòu huǐ | regret, remorse | HSK 5 | |
| 业务 | yè wù | business, vocational work | HSK 5 | |
| 交换 | jiāo huàn | swap, exchange | HSK 4 |
Grammar Notes
任风吹雨打，我还是会等你。
Rèn fēng chuī yǔ dǎ, wǒ háishì huì děng nǐ.
No matter how the wind blows and rain beats, I will still wait for you.
我从没去过北京。
Wǒ cóng méi qù guò Běijīng.
I have never been to Beijing.
请你再说一次。
Qǐng nǐ zài shuō yī cì.
Please say it one more time.
每当我看到花，我总会想起你。
Měi dāng wǒ kàn dào huā, wǒ zǒng huì xiǎng qǐ nǐ.
Every time I see flowers, I always think of you.
Some feelings are so vast, they defy the boundaries of time, echoing through eternity. It's this breathtaking, unwavering devotion that legendary Taiwanese rock icon Wu Bai, 'The King of Live,' masterfully captures in his soul-stirring track, '任時光倒退一萬年，你還是我的人。' (Star).
With his powerful vocals and a lyrical depth that has captivated audiences for decades, Wu Bai, born Wu Chun-lin, invites us to explore a love so profound, even if time reversed ten thousand years, the beloved would still be his. Get ready to not only feel the raw emotion of Mandopop's finest but also unlock the poetic beauty of the Chinese language through his iconic artistry.
Quick Info
| Song Name | 任時光倒退一萬年，你還是我的人。 (Star) |
| Artist | XMASwu |
| Original Singer | Wu Bai |
| Release Year | 2003 |
| Duration | 04:45 |
The Story Behind the Song
The raw, defiant declaration "任時光倒退一萬年，你還是我的人" – Even if time reverses ten thousand years, you are still my person – cuts straight to the core of an eternal, unyielding love. This isn't just a line; it's a cultural touchstone born from Wu Bai & China Blue's iconic 2003 ballad, '你還是我的人'. It embodies a commitment so profound it defies causality, a soul-deep bond that insists on its own truth across all dimensions of time.
This powerful sentiment resonates far beyond its original release, a testament to how deeply the human heart yearns for such unwavering devotion. It speaks to a love that is predestined, unshakeable, an anchor in the chaotic currents of existence. The phrase itself has become an enduring anthem for an affection that time cannot diminish, a love that simply is.
✨ Lyrical Highlights
任時光倒退一萬年，你還是我的人。
Rèn shíguāng dàotuì yī wàn nián, nǐ háishì wǒ de rén.
Even if time reverses ten thousand years, you are still my person.This powerful hyperbole expresses an absolute, timeless devotion, emphasizing the unchangeable nature of the speaker's claim and love. The image of time flowing backward for millennia makes the bond seem fated and eternal, perfectly encapsulating the song's theme of unwavering, possessive love.
就連你眼底的萬家燈火，也應該是我。
Jiù lián nǐ yǎndǐ de wànjiā dēnghuǒ, yě yīnggāi shì wǒ.
Even the myriad lights of homes in your eyes should be me.This highly poetic line reclaims the grand image of "萬家燈火" (symbolizing warmth, peace, the world) as belonging solely to the speaker. It conveys an overwhelming desire for the beloved's entire inner world and focus to revolve exclusively around them, intensifying the theme of all-consuming, possessive love.