如愿 Ru Yuan Lyrics & Pinyin - Learn Chinese with Faye Wong

Chinese OST📅 7/15/2026👁️ 126 views

📖 Key Vocabulary 20

Core vocabulary featured in this video

Character	Pinyin	Meaning	Level	Actions
如愿	rú yuàn	have one's wish fulfilled; do as one wishes; to have one's wishes fulfilled	HSK+
明天	míng tiān	tomorrow	HSK 1
那样	nà yàng	so; such; like that; of that kind	HSK 2
所有	suǒ yǒu	somewhat; to some extent	HSK 2
心中	xīn zhōng	core; heart; middle; center	HSK 2
永远	yǒng yuǎn	for ever and ever	HSK 2
年轻	nián qīng	young	HSK 2
这样	zhè yàng	so; such; like this; this way	HSK 2
可是	kě shì	but; yet; however	HSK 2
天空	tiān kōng	the sky; the heavens	HSK 3
人间	rén jiān	man's world; the world	HSK 5
岁月	suì yuè	years	HSK 5
如果说	rú guǒ shuō	if	HSK 7
寻常	xún cháng	ordinary; usual; common	HSK 7
烟火	yān huo	smoke and fire	HSK 7
团圆	tuán yuán	to reunite	HSK 7
相约	xiāng yuē	agree (on meeting place, date, etc.); reach agreement; make an appointment	HSK 7
蹒跚	pán shān	hobbling; staggering (of walk)	HSK+
盛世	shèng shì	a flourishing period; period of prosperity; a golden age	HSK+
笑颜	xiào yán	smiling face	HSK+

Some voices don't just sing; they paint universes of emotion with every note, leaving an indelible mark on your soul. Such is the power of 王菲 (Faye Wong), the legendary 'Queen of Mandopop' whose ethereal vocals and diverse musical styles have captivated millions across the Chinese-speaking world.

With her mesmerizing rendition of '如愿' (Rú Yuàn / As You Wish), Faye Wong invites us into a contemplative space where wishes linger like whispers on the wind and destiny feels palpably close. This isn't just a beautiful song; it's an opportunity to feel the heart of Chinese culture and language, one poetic phrase at a time.

Quick Info


Song Name	如愿 (Ru Yuan / As You Wish)
Artist	王菲 (Faye Wong)
Original Singer	Original
Release Year	2021
Duration	04:15

The Story Behind the Song

Faye Wong's "如愿" emerges not just as a theme song, but as a tender, ethereal whisper across the annals of time for "My Country, My Parents." Her voice, an exquisite blend of fragility and strength, becomes the very soul of inherited legacy, articulating the unyielding hopes and quiet sacrifices of generations. It's a poignant tapestry woven from ancestral dreams, a collective memory of struggles and aspirations that find their fulfillment in the present.

The song resonates as a profound cultural phenomenon, embodying a deeply felt wish for continuity and prosperity. It's the emotional heartbeat of national pride, a heartfelt prayer for dreams long held to finally bloom. "如愿" isn't merely a narrative; it's the very spirit of a people's enduring pursuit of a brighter future, culminating in a deeply moving affirmation of shared destiny and an unwavering belief in what is to come.

✨ Lyrical Highlights

你是我之所来亦是终所归
Nǐ shì wǒ zhī suǒ lái yì shì zhōng suǒ guī
You are where I came from, and also where I ultimately return.

This line profoundly articulates a fated and eternal connection, portraying the beloved as both the origin and ultimate destination of one's journey. It imbues love with a timeless, almost spiritual significance, suggesting a completeness found only within this bond. The poetic imagery evokes a sense of destined belonging and ultimate homecoming.

时间是琥珀你是那微光
Shíjiān shì hǔpò Nǐ shì nà wéiguāng
Time is amber, you are that faint light.

This metaphor beautifully captures the enduring nature of love amidst the passage of time. Time, like amber, preserves moments, and the beloved is depicted as a gentle, guiding light that persists and illuminates through all experiences. It conveys a delicate yet powerful sense of hope and constancy that transcends fleeting moments.

Grammar Notes

📌 所 + Verb

This structure is a nominalizer, creating a noun phrase that means "that which is [verb]ed" or "what one [verb]s." It often functions as the object of another verb or as part of a descriptive phrase. In classical Chinese, it can appear as "之所 + Verb," which is also present in the lyrics ("你是我之所來"). It emphasizes the object or outcome of the verb's action.

我愿活成你所愿的样子。

Wǒ yuàn huó chéng nǐ suǒ yuàn de yàngzi.

I wish to live to become the way you wish for.

📌 如果说...，...

This is a common conditional clause, meaning "If (it is said that)... then..." or simply "If... then...". The inclusion of "说" (shuō) can add a touch of emphasis, suggesting a premise or a hypothetical situation, though it can often be omitted without changing the core conditional meaning.

如果说你感到累了，就休息一下吧。

Rúguǒ shuō nǐ gǎndào lèile, jiù xiūxi yīxià ba.

If you feel tired, then take a rest.

📌 Verb + 成 + Noun/Adjective

This is a resultative complement structure. "成" (chéng) indicates that the action of the verb results in the object or subject becoming a certain state, form, or identity (expressed by the following noun or adjective). It conveys a transformation, completion, or the attainment of a new status through the action.

他把旧衣服改成了新的款式。

Tā bǎ jiù yīfu gǎichéngle xīn de kuǎnshì.

He changed the old clothes into a new style.

📌 未 + Verb

"未" (wèi) is an adverb, primarily used in formal, literary, or poetic contexts (like these lyrics) to mean "not yet" or "have not yet." It functions similarly to "没有" (méiyǒu) but is more concise and carries a slightly more literary tone. It can also act as a prefix meaning "un-" when used descriptively.

我们探访了许多未知的领域。

Wǒmen tànfǎngle xǔduō wèizhī de língyù.

We explored many unknown areas.