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清明上河图 Lyrics & Pinyin - Learn Chinese Song

Key HSK Vocabulary

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK	Action
忧郁	yōu yù	dejected, melancholy	HSK 7
眼神	yǎn shén	glance, expression in one's eyes	HSK 7
小曲	xiǎo qǔ	yeast for brewing rice wine or fermenting glutinous rice, ballad	HSK 7
清晰	qīng xī	clear, distinct	HSK 7
感叹	gǎn tàn	to sigh with feeling	HSK 7
落下	luò xià	drop, fall	HSK 7
旋律	xuán lù:	canton, melody	HSK 7
平凡	píng fán	common, ordinary	HSK 6
变换	biàn huàn	vary, alternate	HSK 6
外衣	wài yī	coat, jacket	HSK 6
仿佛	fǎng fú	seem, as if	HSK 6
如此	rú cǐ	so, such	HSK 5
画面	huà miàn	tableau, general appearance of a picture	HSK 5
模糊	mó hu	blur, confuse	HSK 5
秘密	mì mì	secret, secret	HSK 4
是否	shì fǒu	if, whether	HSK 4
美丽	měi lì	beautiful	HSK 3
意义	yì yì	sense, meaning	HSK 3
多少	duō shǎo	how many, how much	HSK 1
看到	kàn dào	see, catch sight of	HSK 1

Grammar Notes

📌 [Verb Phrase] + 的 + [Noun]

This pattern uses the particle '的' to connect a preceding verb phrase (or even a full clause) to a noun, where the verb phrase functions as an attributive, describing or specifying the noun. It's similar to a relative clause in English, indicating 'the [noun] that [verb phrase does/is].'

那个穿红色裙子的女孩是我的妹妹。

Nà gè chuān hóng sè qún zi de nǚ hái shì wǒ de mèi mei.

That girl wearing a red dress is my younger sister.

📌 却 (què)

'却' is an adverb meaning 'but,' 'yet,' or 'however.' It is used to introduce a statement that expresses a contrast, an unexpected outcome, or a turn in thought from the preceding statement or expectation.

他很努力，成绩却不好。

Tā hěn nǔ lì, chéng jì què bù hǎo.

He worked very hard, but his grades weren't good.

📌 是否 (shì fǒu)

'是否' is an interrogative adverb used to form a yes/no question or to express uncertainty, meaning 'whether or not' or 'is it... or not?'. It typically precedes the verb or predicate in a sentence.

你是否喜欢这个礼物？

Nǐ shì fǒu xǐ huān zhè ge lǐ wù?

Do you like this gift (or not)? / Whether or not you like this gift?

📌 在...中 (zài... zhōng)

This structure uses '在' (at/in) followed by a specific location, context, or scope, and then '中' (middle/among) to denote 'in,' 'within,' or 'amongst' that particular place or range. It emphasizes being contained or situated within something.

我在书中找到了答案。

Wǒ zài shū zhōng zhǎo dào le dá àn.

I found the answer in the book.

What if the intricate brushstrokes of an ancient masterpiece could sing? This isn't a mere fantasy when the artist is Li Yugang (李玉刚), a master of transforming tradition into a captivating contemporary experience. Renowned for his unique cross-gender performances that gracefully blend traditional Chinese opera, folk music, and modern elements, Li Yugang doesn't just perform a song; he embodies its very soul.

His hauntingly beautiful rendition of "清明上河图" (Qīngmíng Shànghé Tú), or "The Painting," invites you to step directly into the vibrant world depicted in China's most famous scroll. Prepare to be enchanted as we explore the rich cultural tapestry and poetic language within this unforgettable track, making your journey to learn Chinese an artistic adventure.

Quick Info


Song Name	清明上河图 (The Painting)
Artist	Li Yugang
Original Singer	Original
Release Year	2009
Duration	04:12

The Story Behind the Song

Li Yugang's "清明上河图" doesn't merely interpret; it becomes the sonic soul of Zhang Zeduan's immortal Song Dynasty scroll. Through ethereal vocals, he conjures the very air of Bianjing: the bustling market stalls, the arc of bridges over the Bian River, the myriad faces of a lost golden age during the Qingming Festival. It’s a profound reverence for China's opulent cultural zenith, transforming a visual masterpiece into an auditory journey.

This song is a bittersweet pilgrimage through vanished prosperity, a tender elegy for fleeting moments etched in history. Li Yugang's artistry wraps you in a melancholic beauty, prompting a deep yearning for the elegance and vibrancy of ancient China, reminding us that even the most vivid past lives on, breathed anew by art.