典狱司 Lyrics, Pinyin & English - Learn Chinese

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📖 Key Vocabulary 20

Core vocabulary featured in this video

Character	Pinyin	Meaning	Level	Actions
从此	cóng cǐ	henceforth; thereupon; from this time on; from now on; from then on	HSK 4
将军	Jiāng jūn	general	HSK 6
宅邸	zhái dǐ	residence of a high official	HSK 6
朦胧	méng lóng	hazy; dim; indistinct	HSK 7
清明	Qīng míng	the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties	HSK 7
太平	Tài píng	safe and secure; peaceful and tranquil; good social order without war	HSK 7
留意	liú yì	be careful; look out; keep one's eyes open	HSK 7
故人	gù rén	old friend; the dead; the daparted	HSK+
水袖	shuǐ xiù	flowing sleeves (part of theatrical costume)	HSK+
宿醉	sù zuì	hangover	HSK+
冬青	dōng qīng	holly	HSK+
孩提	hái tí	(literary) infant; young child	HSK+
哽咽	gěng yè	choke with sobs	HSK+
铁马	tiě mǎ	iron-clad (or armoured) horses—strong mounted forces; tinkling pieces of metal hanging from the eaves of pagodas, temples, etc.; metal windchimes; cavalry	HSK+
江湖	jiāng hú	all corners of the country; the wide world; society as a competitive arena; itinerant entertainer	HSK+
纷飞	fēn fēi	(of thick-falling snowflakes, flowers, etc.) swirl in the air; fly all over; to flutter about; to swirl in the air (of thickly falling snowflakes, flower petals etc)	HSK+
史官	shǐ guān	official historian; historiographer; court recorder; historian; scribe	HSK+
末子	mò zi	powder; dust	HSK+
隆冬	lóng dōng	midwinter; the depth of winter	HSK+
青石	qīng shí	bluestone; limestone (colloquial)	HSK+

What if a voice, born from the digital ether, could conjure the raw emotion of ancient legends and make your heart ache with untold stories? This is the spell woven by 音频怪物 (Audio Monster), affectionately known as Lao Yao, a true titan of China's Gu Feng (ancient style) music scene.

His dramatic song interpretations and distinct, emotive vocals brought him fame through online platforms, and nowhere is this more palpable than in his haunting masterpiece, "典狱司" (Dian Yu Si). Prepare to be captivated by a narrative sung with such intensity, you'll feel every note resonate, making it an incredible opportunity to connect with Chinese language and culture on a profoundly emotional level.

Quick Info


Song Name	典狱司 (Dian Yu Si)
Artist	音频怪物
Original Singer	Original
Release Year	2013
Duration	04:15

The Story Behind the Song

"典狱司," or "The Prison Warden," is more than just a song; it's a poignant whisper of souls caught in a maelstrom of forbidden love and duty. 音频怪物's Gu Feng masterpiece plunges listeners into a devastating historical narrative, painting a haunting tableau where sacrifice becomes the ultimate expression of devotion within the unforgiving confines of an ancient prison. The intricate tapestry of its lyrics, interwoven with a powerful, evocative melody, conjures a dramatic tale of yearning and despair, a testament to choices made at an unbearable cost.

This isn't merely a story recounted; it's an emotion deeply etched into the heart of its audience. The track's enduring power lies in its raw, devastating portrayal of human spirit confronting an inescapable destiny, transforming personal tragedy into a universal anthem of love's enduring, often sorrowful, power. It leaves an indelible mark on the modern Chinese music scene, cherished for its rich narrative depth and profound cultural resonance.

✨ Lyrical Highlights

待我空守沙场，你争谁家天下
Dài wǒ kōng shǒu shāchǎng, nǐ zhēng shuí jiā tiānxià
While I guard the empty battlefield, whose dominion do you fight for?

This line is exquisitely poignant, contrasting the protagonist's solitary, perhaps futile, devotion with the beloved's involvement in a grander, yet separating, struggle. The "empty battlefield" beautifully symbolizes a heart left desolate, highlighting themes of sacrifice, unrequited love, and disparate fates.

旧时月色，如何消磨
Jiùshí yuè sè, rúhé xiāomó
Old moonlight, how can it be worn away?

This line is deeply melancholic and evocative, using the timeless symbol of moonlight to represent cherished memories of a shared past. The rhetorical question "how can it be worn away?" conveys the enduring, almost painful persistence of these indelible memories, reflecting themes of longing and the inescapable grip of nostalgia.

Grammar Notes

📌 又 (yòu) + Verb

又 (yòu) is an adverb indicating the repetition of an action or state. It is used for actions that have already happened or are expected to happen again. It often translates to 'again' or 'another'.

他昨天來了，今天又來了。

Tā zuótiān lái le, jīntiān yòu lái le.

He came yesterday, and he came again today.

📌 A 如 B / A 似 B

如 (rú) and 似 (shì, here pronounced sì, meaning 'like' or 'resemble') are used to draw comparisons, indicating that A is similar to B. This pattern is common in both modern and classical Chinese.

她的歌聲如泉水般清澈。

Tā de gēshēng rú quánshuǐ bān qīngchè.

Her singing voice is as clear as spring water.

📌 從此 (cóngcǐ)

從此 (cóngcǐ) is an adverb meaning 'from now on,' 'from then on,' or 'henceforth.' It indicates a point in time from which a new situation or action begins and continues.

從此，他們過上了幸福的生活。

Cóngcǐ, tāmen guò shàng le xìngfú de shēnghuó.

From then on, they lived a happy life.

📌 V + 過 (guò)

The aspect particle 過 (guò) is placed after a verb to indicate that an action has been experienced at least once in the past. It emphasizes the experience rather than the completion of the action.

我看過這部電影。

Wǒ kàn guò zhè bù diànyǐng.

I have watched this movie before.