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心許百年 Lyrics & Pinyin | Learn Chinese

Key HSK Vocabulary

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK	Action
百年	bǎi nián	hundred years, century
流转	liú zhuǎn	wander about, roam	HSK 7
穿过	chuān guò	cross, penetrate	HSK 7
惋惜	wǎn xī	be regretful, commiserate	HSK 7
如果说	rú guǒ shuō	if	HSK 7
拥挤	yōng jǐ	crowd, push and squeeze	HSK 7
慌张	huāng zhāng	panic, flurried	HSK 7
清晰	qīng xī	clear, distinct	HSK 7
刚好	gāng hǎo	appropriate, just	HSK 6
恰当	qià dàng	proper, suitable	HSK 6
仿佛	fǎng fú	seem, as if	HSK 6
记忆	jì yì	memory	HSK 5
熟悉	shú xī	be familiar with, know sth. or sb. well	HSK 5
调动	diào dòng	shift, transfer	HSK 5
用来	yòng lái	to be used for	HSK 5
放弃	fàng qì	give up, abandon	HSK 5
靠近	kào jìn	near, close to	HSK 5
形容	xíng róng	appearance, countenance	HSK 4
季节	jì jié	time, season	HSK 4
森林	sēn lín	forest, woods	HSK 4

Grammar Notes

📌 如果说...

"如果说..." (rúguǒ shuō...) is used to introduce a hypothetical statement, a premise, or a topic for discussion. It literally means "If to say..." and functions similarly to "If one were to say..." or "Speaking of...", often followed by a consequence or an elaboration of the premise.

如果说努力就能成功，那世界就简单了。

Rúguǒ shuō nǔlì jiù néng chénggōng, nà shìjiè jiù jiǎndān le.

If one were to say that hard work guarantees success, then the world would be simple.

📌 恰当不过...

"恰当不过..." (qiàdàng bùguò...) means "nothing could be more appropriate than..." or "most appropriate is...". It's used to state that something is the absolute best, most fitting, or perfect description/action for a particular situation, implying that no other option would be better.

用“一见钟情”来形容他们的相遇，恰当不过。

Yòng “yījiànzhōngqíng” lái xíngróng tāmen de xiāngyù, qiàdàng bùguò.

To describe their encounter with "love at first sight," nothing could be more appropriate.

📌 不算... 只是...

"不算... 只是..." (bù suàn... zhǐ shì...) is used to make a distinction, often to downplay or redefine something. It means "It's not considered... it's just..." or "Doesn't count as... it's merely...". It clarifies what something *is not* and then states what it *is*, emphasizing a simpler or more fundamental nature.

这不算问题，只是一个挑战。

Zhè bù suàn wèntí, zhǐ shì yī gè tiǎozhàn.

This is not considered a problem; it's just a challenge.

📌 更...

"更..." (gèng...) is used to form the comparative degree of adjectives and some adverbs, meaning "more" or "even more". It expresses an increase in degree or intensity. In the lyrics, it's notably used with "可" (kě, but) to emphasize a stronger, contrasting emotion or fear.

他害怕失败，可更害怕从未尝试。

Tā hàipà shībài, kě gèng hàipà cóng wèi chángshì.

He is afraid of failure, but even more afraid of never trying.

What if love wasn't confined to a single lifetime, but echoed through a hundred years, a devotion etched into the very fabric of time? Wang Tiange (王天戈), a phenomenal Chinese singer renowned for his evocative vocals and seamless fusion of classical Chinese aesthetics with modern arrangements, masterfully captures this profound sentiment in his captivating song, '心許百年' (Xin Xu Bai Nian). His music often serves as a beautiful bridge to historical romance and longing, making this track an ideal and deeply moving entry point for anyone eager to immerse themselves in Chinese language and culture through the power of song.

Quick Info


Song Name	心許百年 (Xin Xu Bai Nian)
Artist	王天戈
Original Singer	Original
Release Year	2023
Duration	04:25

The Story Behind the Song

"心許百年" (Xin Xu Bai Nian) by Wang Tiange unfurls not just as a song, but as a tender, enduring oath whispered across the ages. Its title, "A Hundred Years' Vow from the Heart," transcends a mere promise of longevity; it embodies a profound, fated connection, a sacred pledge etched into the very fabric of two souls. This is the aching beauty of an unwavering devotion, a love so deep it seeks to bind spirits beyond mortal bounds, resonating with the timeless Chinese ideal of a commitment that defies the erosion of time itself.

Wang Tiange masterfully crafts a soundscape where traditional Chinese romanticism meets contemporary melody, allowing ancient sentiments of everlasting affection to breathe anew. The ballad becomes a vessel for universal longing, speaking to the heart's most precious vow – a testament to love's boundless patience and an echo of a profound, unyielding promise that is both deeply rooted in cultural aesthetics and refreshingly modern in its emotional appeal.

✨ Lyrical Highlights

願以星辰作契願以山河為盟
Yuàn yǐ xīngchén zuò qì yuàn yǐ shānhé wéi méng
I wish to take the stars as a pact, I wish to take mountains and rivers as an oath.

This line uses cosmic and terrestrial elements to symbolize the boundless and enduring nature of the love vow. It elevates a personal promise to a universal scale, emphasizing the profound and unbreakable commitment central to the song's theme.

三生石上刻下同心鎖
Sānshēng shí shàng kè xià tóngxīn suǒ
On the Stone of Three Lives, carved a lock of concentric hearts.

Referencing the legendary Stone of Three Lives, this line beautifully conveys predestined love spanning past, present, and future. The image of "同心鎖" (concentric hearts lock) symbolizes two souls inextricably bound together by fate, perfectly capturing the song's theme of eternal, fated devotion.