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玄鸟 Xuanniao Lyrics & Pinyin - Learn Chinese with Saji

Key HSK Vocabulary

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK	Action
破碎	pò suì	tattered, broken	HSK 7
向往	xiàng wǎng	yearn for, look forward to	HSK 7
飞翔	fēi xiáng	hover, flight	HSK 7
摧毁	cuī huǐ	destroy, smash	HSK 7
呼唤	hū huàn	call, shout to	HSK 7
何处	hé chù	where, what place	HSK 7
期盼	qī pàn	expect, await	HSK 7
统筹	tǒng chóu	plan as a whole, make overall plans	HSK 7
时空	shí kōng	time and space, spacetime	HSK 7
慌乱	huāng luàn	flurried, alarmed and confused	HSK 7
流水	liú shuǐ	flowing water	HSK 7
来回	lái huí	make a round trip, make a return journey	HSK 7
吉他	jí tā	guitar	HSK 7
远方	yuǎn fāng	distant place	HSK 6
传媒	chuán méi	mass media, media	HSK 6
首席	shǒu xí	seat of honour	HSK 6
编辑	biān jí	edit, compile	HSK 5
绝望	jué wàng	despair, give up all hope	HSK 5
回忆	huí yì	recollect, recall	HSK 5
遇见	yù jiàn	meet, come across	HSK 4

Grammar Notes

📌 V + 结果补语 (Resultative Complement)

This pattern involves a verb followed by an adjective or another verb, where the second element indicates the result or outcome of the action. Common examples from the lyrics include 吹散 (to blow away and scatter), 照亮 (to shine and light up), and 用尽 (to use up completely).

他把作业做完了。

Tā bǎ zuòyè zuò wán le.

He finished his homework.

📌 只为... (zhǐ wèi...)

The structure '只为...' means 'only for' or 'solely for,' indicating the exclusive purpose, reason, or cause for an action. In the lyrics, '只为遇见你一生遥望' means 'only to meet you, I gaze from afar my whole life.'

我只为梦想而努力。

Wǒ zhǐ wèi mèngxiǎng ér nǔlì.

I only work hard for my dream.

📌 A 之 B (A zhī B)

This is a classical Chinese particle '之' that functions similarly to 'of' or a possessive particle (like 's) in English, connecting two nouns or a verb phrase and a noun. It often appears in more formal, literary, or poetic contexts. In '生之向往', '之' connects '生' (life) and '向往' (yearning), meaning 'yearning for life' or 'life's yearning.'

和平之光。

Hépíng zhī guāng.

The light of peace.

📌 Noun A + 短 / Noun B + 长

This pattern uses a parallel structure, typically with two nouns (often preceded by a numeral like '一' meaning 'one' or 'a/an'), each followed by an adjective (like '短' for short, '长' for long). It's used to concisely contrast or compare two related concepts, often found in poetic or proverbial expressions. The lyrics have '一生短一念长' (Life is short, a thought is long) and '一生短一梦长' (Life is short, a dream is long).

白昼短夜晚长。

Báizhòu duǎn yèwǎn cháng.

The daytime is short and the nighttime is long.

Have you ever heard a voice so distinct, it feels like it’s telling a story as old as time itself? That's the captivating power of 薩吉 (Saji), a Chinese singer and songwriter whose unique vocal style and profound emotional interpretations have made her a standout in contemporary Mandopop, especially through her contributions to countless film and TV drama soundtracks.

Now, let her artistry envelop you with '玄鸟' (Xuánniǎo). This isn't just a song; it's an evocative flight into poetic depths, offering an instant, human connection to Chinese culture and a thrilling path to learn the language through truly unforgettable music.

Quick Info


Song Name	玄鸟 (Xuánniǎo)
Artist	薩吉
Original Singer	Original
Release Year	2018
Duration	04:09

The Story Behind the Song

"玄鸟," Saji's ethereal masterpiece, unfurls from the very fabric of ancient Chinese mythology, where the Black Bird, or Xuánniǎo, isn't just a creature but a potent symbol of divine genesis and an inexorable fate. It's a sound that evokes the whispers of creation, the unseen forces that bind souls across epochs. This isn't merely a song; it's a resonant echo of destiny itself, a cultural phenomenon tapping into the profound human yearning for meaning in the grand cosmic design.

As the heart-wrenching soul of the beloved drama "Ashes of Love," "玄鸟" becomes the very pulse of its characters' intertwined journeys. Saji's soaring vocals tenderly lament and passionately celebrate the profound connections that defy time and trials. It’s the sound of destinies colliding, of love blossoming under the shadow of fate, making us feel the weight and wonder of truly predestined bonds within its mythological grandeur.

✨ Lyrical Highlights

我曾是那玄鸟，衔石飞过千万年。
Wǒ céng shì nà xuánniǎo, xián shí fēiguò qiān wàn nián.
I once was that dark bird, carrying a stone, flying for tens of thousands of years.

This line powerfully encapsulates the song's deep mythical essence, where the speaker directly identifies with the legendary Xuan Niao, the ancestral bird of the Shang Dynasty. It evokes an ancient, epic journey through time, symbolizing the enduring spirit of lineage and destiny. The image of carrying a stone suggests a sacred task or burden passed down through millennia.

长风万里，送我回故里。
Cháng fēng wànlǐ, sòng wǒ huí gùlǐ.
The long wind, ten thousand miles, sends me back to my homeland.

This line conjures a vast and timeless landscape, employing the metaphor of an immense "long wind" stretching "ten thousand miles" to signify an enduring journey across history and space. It beautifully expresses a profound yearning for, and a destined return to, one's ancestral roots and spiritual origins, reinforcing the theme of an unbroken heritage guided by fate.