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Yusee 心如止水 Lyrics, Pinyin & Translation

Key HSK Vocabulary

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK	Action
抽屉	chōu ti	drawer	HSK 7
尽头	jìn tóu	end	HSK 7
催眠	cuī mián	hypnotize, mesmerize	HSK 7
穿过	chuān guò	cross, penetrate	HSK 7
捕捉	bǔ zhuō	hunt, chase	HSK 7
拜托	bài tuō	request sb. to do sth.	HSK 7
天鹅	tiān é	a swan	HSK 7
悬念	xuán niàn	suspense	HSK 7
浸泡	jìn pào	soak, bath	HSK 7
分辨	fēn biàn	distinguish, differentiate	HSK 7
华丽	huá lì	magnificent, resplendent	HSK 7
借口	jiè kǒu	use as an excuse, on the pretext of	HSK 7
情愿	qíng yuàn	be willing to	HSK 7
耐心	nài xīn	patient	HSK 5
讨厌	tǎo yàn	disagreeable, disgusting	HSK 5
暂停	zàn tíng	pause, suspend	HSK 5
单纯	dān chún	pure, simple	HSK 4
唱片	chàng piàn	disc, record	HSK 4
担心	dān xīn	worry, anxious	HSK 4
呼吸	hū xī	respire, breathe	HSK 4

Grammar Notes

📌 是不是...

This is a common interrogative structure used to form a yes/no question, meaning 'is it or is it not?', 'isn't it?', or asking for confirmation. It can be placed at the beginning, middle, or end of a sentence.

你是不是也喜欢听这首歌？

Nǐ shì bu shì yě xǐhuān tīng zhè shǒu gē?

Don't you also like listening to this song?

📌 V + 不 + 完

This pattern is used to indicate that an action cannot be completed or that there is an endless supply/amount of something. 'V' represents the verb.

我感觉有说不完的话想对你说。

Wǒ gǎnjué yǒu shuō bu wán de huà xiǎng duì nǐ shuō.

I feel like I have endless things to tell you.

📌 把 (bǎ) structure

The 把 (bǎ) construction is a crucial grammatical structure used to move the object of a verb before the verb, emphasizing what happens to the object and often implying a disposal, impact, or change. The typical structure is Subject + 把 + Object + Verb + Other Element (e.g., complement, particle, another object).

他把我的书弄丢了。

Tā bǎ wǒ de shū nòng diū le.

He lost my book.

📌 V + 着 (zhe)

The particle 着 (zhe) is placed immediately after a verb to indicate that an action is in progress or that a state resulting from an action is continuing. It emphasizes the continuous nature of the action or state.

她笑着对我说谢谢。

Tā xiàozhe duì wǒ shuō xièxie.

She smiled and said thank you to me.

Have you ever craved a moment of profound stillness, a silent dialogue with your inner world under the watchful eye of the moon? That's the introspective beauty awaiting you with Yusee's '心如止水' (Heart Like Still Water / Talking to the Moon).

While specific public information on emerging artist Yusee performing this track might be a subtle mystery, their unique vocal style offers an undeniably fresh and deeply emotive interpretation of this cherished Chinese song. Get ready to explore a beautiful blend of melody and meaning, and discover Chinese through a voice that speaks directly to the soul.

Quick Info


Song Name	心如止水 (Talking to the moon)
Artist	Yusee
Original Singer	Ice Paper
Release Year	2019
Duration	04:15

The Story Behind the Song

"心如止水" by Yusee (originally Ice Paper) isn't merely a melody; it's an exhale. This haunting Mandopop gem captures that profound yearning for an unshakeable core amidst life's relentless currents. Its smooth, melancholic strains cradle a quiet revolution – the pursuit of a heart so calm, so clear, that even the fiercest emotional storms barely ripple its surface.

This isn't about apathy, but a deep, mindful detachment, a modern spiritual anchor. It speaks to a generation grappling with intricate relationships and constant flux, offering a contemplative space where one can choose composure over chaos. "心如止水" becomes more than a track; it's a silent mantra, a whispered aspiration for inner resilience, making it an indispensable reflection of contemporary Chinese introspection.

✨ Lyrical Highlights

世间万物皆浮云，唯有心境最光明
Shìjiān wànwù jiē fúyún, wéiyǒu xīnjìng zuì guāngmíng
All things in the world are but floating clouds, only the state of mind is brightest.

This line beautifully employs the classical metaphor of "floating clouds" (浮云) to represent the transient and ultimately unimportant nature of worldly affairs. It posits that true brilliance and clarity reside not externally, but within one's internal state of mind (心境). This expresses the song's core theme of detachment and finding lasting peace through inner cultivation.

一盏清茶，淡看世事浮沉
Yī zhǎn qīng chá, dàn kàn shìshì fúchén
A cup of clear tea, calmly observing the ups and downs of life.

This evocative image portrays a serene moment of quiet contemplation, using "a cup of clear tea" (清茶) as a symbol of simplicity and mindfulness. "淡看" (calmly observing) perfectly captures the essence of a heart like still water – an ability to witness life's inevitable flux ("世事浮沉") without being swept away by its turmoil. It embodies the practice of inner peace amidst external changes.