燕無歇 Lyrics & Pinyin | Learn Chinese with 蔣雪兒

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📖 Key Vocabulary 20

Core vocabulary featured in this video

Character	Pinyin	Meaning	Level	Actions
夜里	yè li	nighttime; at night	HSK 2
彼此	bǐ cǐ	both in the same boat	HSK 5
难忘	nán wàng	memorable; unforgettable	HSK 6
往事	wǎng shì	past events; the past	HSK 7
可悲	kě bēi	sad; pitiful; lamentable	HSK 7
回味	huí wèi	aftertaste; recollect the pleasant flavour of ...	HSK 7
思念	sī niàn	miss; think of; long for	HSK 7
相思	xiāng sī	one-sided love; unrequited love; yearn between lovers; be lovesick	HSK+
故人	gù rén	old friend; the dead; the daparted	HSK+
劳燕分飞	láo yàn fēn fēi	the shrike and the swallow flying in different directions— (usu. of man and wife or lovers) part from each other; be separated; (usually of a couple) to part from each other; the shrike and the swallow fly in different directions (idiom)	HSK+
遗憾	yí hàn	regret; to regret; to be sorry that	HSK+
寂寥	jì liáo	still; silent; lonely; desolate; (classical)	HSK+
一方	yī fāng	a party (in a contract or legal case); one side; area; region	HSK+
天公不作美	tiān gōng bù zuò měi	Heaven is not cooperative. or The weather isn't cooperating.; bad weather; the weather is not cooperating (idiom)	HSK+
凄凉	qī liáng	mournful; miserable	HSK+
憔悴	qiáo cuì	haggard; wan and sallow; thin and pallid; withered	HSK+
天涯	tiān yá	the end of the world; the remotest corner of the earth	HSK+
满腹	mǎn fù	filled with; preoccupied with	HSK+
愚昧	yú mèi	ignorant; benighted	HSK+
奉陪	fèng péi	keep sb. company	HSK+

Have you ever felt a longing so profound it mirrors the ceaseless, restless flight of a swallow? That's the powerful, evocative emotion at the heart of 蔣雪兒's (Jiang Xue'er) celebrated hit, "燕無歇" (wallows can't rest). Jiang Xue'er, a popular Chinese singer renowned for her emotive vocal style and traditional-inspired modern Chinese pop, possesses a truly distinct musical signature, masterfully blending ancient folk elements with contemporary melodies. "燕無歇" is a prime example of her unique ability to infuse deep lyrical content with captivating soundscapes, making it an irresistible journey for anyone eager to explore the beauty and poetry of the Chinese language through music.

Quick Info


Song Name	燕無歇 (wallows can't rest)
Artist	蔣雪兒
Original Singer	Original
Release Year	2020
Duration	04:15

The Story Behind the Song

"燕無歇," Jiang Xue'er's 2020 viral phenomenon, isn't merely a melody; it's a tender ache echoing through the digital age. This C-pop masterpiece, with its melancholic fusion of ancient Chinese motifs and modern sensibilities, transports listeners into a realm of profound longing. One feels the weight of a heart adrift, yearning for a love that never found its anchor, mirroring the restless swallows of its title.

The song masterfully articulates the exquisite pain of unrequited affection and the desolate quietude of separation, drawing upon classical imagery to voice a universal human grief. Its poignant narrative became a sensation precisely because its sorrow felt intimately familiar, a shared sigh across countless souls adrift in their own quiet yearnings.

✨ Lyrical Highlights

風月入我相思局怎堪相思未相許
Fēngyuè rù wǒ xiāngsī jú zěn kān xiāngsī wèi xiāng xǔ
The romance (wind and moon) enters my game of lovesickness, how can I bear this lovesickness unrequited?

This line beautifully personifies nature's beauty ("風月") as entering the speaker's "相思局," a poignant metaphor for being trapped in a state of longing. It highlights the core theme of unrequited love, where the speaker's profound affection remains unanswered. The contrast between romantic imagery and painful reality creates deep melancholy.

燕無歇意難決誰在閣樓彈
Yàn wú xiē yì nán jué shuí zài gé lóu tán
The swallow has no rest, my heart is hard to resolve, who plays on the pavilion?

This line masterfully weaves the song's title, "燕無歇," into the speaker's emotional state, mirroring the restless swallow with an unsettled heart ("意難決"). The imagery of someone playing music in a pavilion adds a classical, melancholic backdrop, deepening the sense of solitude and unresolved longing. It evokes a timeless sorrow, reflecting enduring pain and separation.

Grammar Notes

📌 被 (bèi) + Verb + (Complement)

The `被` structure is used to form a passive voice sentence, indicating that the subject of the sentence is the recipient of the action, rather than the performer. The agent of the action can be omitted or included after `被`.

我的錢包被偷了。

Wǒ de qiánbāo bèi tōule.

My wallet was stolen.

📌 不過是 (bùguò shì)

`不過是` is an adverbial phrase meaning 'merely,' 'nothing but,' or 'simply.' It is used to emphasize that something is trivial, simple, or nothing more than what is being stated.

這不過是個誤會。

Zhè bùguò shì ge wùhuì.

This is merely a misunderstanding.

📌 Verb + 著 (zhe)

The particle `著` (zhe) placed after a verb indicates that an action is ongoing or that a state resulting from an action is continuing. It often describes something that is happening or a sustained condition.

她穿著紅裙子。

Tā chuānzhe hóng qúnzi.

She is wearing a red dress.

📌 X 復 X (X fù X)

This pattern is used to indicate repetition or continuity of 'X' over time. 'X' is typically a unit of time (e.g., day, year). It means 'X after X' or 'X by X,' emphasizing a continuous or recurring process.

他們年復一年地旅行。

Tāmen nián fù nián de lǚxíng.

They travel year after year.