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[Guzheng Cover] WayV (威神V) - 'Action Figure' Lyrics & Pinyin

PinyinTranslation

gū孤

jì寂

huái怀

yí疑

xuān喧

huá哗

Solitude, suspicion, and the clamor

H

o

n

e

y

,

h

o

n

e

y

,

h

o

n

e

y

,

l

i

t

t

h

e

f

i

r

e

Honey, honey, honey, lit the fire

(

S

w

i

p

e

,

s

w

i

p

e

,

s

w

i

p

e

)

(Swipe, swipe, swipe)

xiàn现

shí实

shè设

xià下

guān关

qiǎ卡

Reality sets down its barriers

shēng升

jí级

le了

yǒng勇

qì气

jiě解

suǒ锁

mèng梦

xiǎng想

Courage upgraded, dreams unlocked

yǐn隐

xíng形

xiàn线

chuān穿

guò过

shēn身

tǐ体

Invisible threads pierce through my being

mìng命

yùn运

shǒu手

xià下

shēn身

bù不

yóu由

jǐ己

At fate's command, my body moves not of its will

yīn阴

yǐng影

xià下

yǎn眼

jīng睛

kāi开

shǐ始

táo逃

bì避

In shadows, my eyes begin to flee

miàn面

jù具

xià下

bèi被

gū孤

dú独

zhē遮

bì蔽

Beneath the mask, veiled by solitude

zài在

yīng英

xióng雄

màn漫

huà画

lǐ里

chóng崇

bài拜

Worshipped within comic heroes

suǒ所

yǒu有

xiǎng想

yào要

fēi飞

de的

qī期

dài待

All expectations yearning to fly

rén人

men们

hài害

pà怕

de的

pò破

huài坏

The destruction that people fear

shì是

bú不

zài再

lìn吝

sè啬

de的

ài爱

Is love that no longer holds back

I

’

m

a

n

a

c

t

i

o

n

f

i

g

u

r

e

I'm an action figure

Y

o

u

k

n

o

w

I

’

m

a

n

a

c

t

i

o

n

f

i

g

u

r

e

You know I'm an action figure

J

u

m

p

i

n

’

o

n

s

t

a

g

e

s

,

o

u

t

r

a

g

e

o

u

s

Jumpin' on stages, outrageous

hàn捍

wèi卫

nǐ你

de的

mào冒

xiǎn险

hé和

zhì炙

rè热

Defending your adventure and fervent spirit

I

’

m

a

n

a

c

t

i

o

n

f

i

g

u

r

e

I'm an action figure

N

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,

i

t

c

a

n

’

t

s

t

o

p

m

e

,

I

’

m

t

o

u

g

h

e

r

No, it can't stop me, I'm tougher

M

a

k

e

y

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u

r

d

r

e

a

m

s

h

i

g

h

e

r

,

s

h

o

w

y

o

u

r

d

e

s

i

r

e

Make your dreams higher, show your desire

yíng赢

dé得

quán全

shì世

jiè界

L

i

k

e

t

h

e

w

i

n

n

e

r

Conquer the world, like a winner

S

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p

p

y

,

s

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d

r

i

p

p

y

,

s

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i

p

p

y

So drippy, so drippy, so drippy

S

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y

o

u

n

o

d

d

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n

g

See you nodding

A

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k

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w

i

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i

p

p

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’

s

And you know it's so drippy, it's

S

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p

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i

p

p

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,

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d

r

i

p

p

y

So drippy, so drippy, so drippy

G

e

t

i

t

p

o

p

p

i

n

’

Get it poppin'

S

o

d

r

i

p

p

y

,

s

o

d

r

i

p

p

y

So drippy, so drippy

jiù就

suàn算

suì岁

yuè月

tuì褪

qù去

le了

wǒ我

de的

qī漆

Though years may fade my lacquer

shǒu守

zhe着

nǐ你

de的

mèng梦

jìng境

yě也

bù不

céng曾

lí离

qù去

Guarding your dreams, I'll never depart

dāng当

nǐ你

yōng拥

yǒu有

gèng更

duō多

xīn心

ài爱

de的

wán玩

jù具

When you possess more cherished toys

wǒ我

hái还

huì会

jì记

de得

nǐ你

gěi给

wǒ我

de的

míng名

I'll still recall the name you bestowed upon me

shāng伤

yuè越

tòng痛

R

e

a

c

h

i

n

g

t

h

e

t

r

u

t

h

The deeper the wound, reaching the truth

wǒ我

de的

zhàn战

chǎng场

zài在

méi没

rén人

zǒu走

de的

lù路

My battleground is on paths untrodden

yí一

bù步

bù步

E

s

t

a

b

l

i

s

h

e

d

wán完

měi美

de的

yǎn演

chū出

Step by step, establishing the perfect show

huó活

zài在

nǐ你

xīn心

dǐ底

shēn深

chù处

A

n

d

n

e

v

e

r

l

o

s

e

Living deep within your heart, and never losing

zài在

yīng英

xióng雄

màn漫

huà画

lǐ里

chóng崇

bài拜

Worshipped within comic heroes

suǒ所

yǒu有

xiǎng想

yào要

fēi飞

de的

qī期

dài待

All expectations yearning to fly

rén人

men们

hài害

pà怕

de的

pò破

huài坏

The destruction that people fear

shì是

bú不

zài再

lìn吝

sè啬

de的

ài爱

Is love that no longer holds back

I

’

m

a

n

a

c

t

i

o

n

f

i

g

u

r

e

I'm an action figure

Y

o

u

k

n

o

w

I

’

m

a

n

a

c

t

i

o

n

f

i

g

u

r

e

You know I'm an action figure

J

u

m

p

i

n

’

o

n

s

t

a

g

e

s

,

o

u

t

r

a

g

e

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u

s

Jumpin' on stages, outrageous

hàn捍

wèi卫

nǐ你

de的

mào冒

xiǎn险

hé和

zhì炙

rè热

Defending your adventure and fervent spirit

I

’

m

a

n

a

c

t

i

o

n

f

i

g

u

r

e

I'm an action figure

N

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n

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s

t

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p

m

e

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I

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m

t

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r

No, it can't stop me, I'm tougher

M

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h

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w

y

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Make your dreams higher, show your desire

yíng赢

dé得

quán全

shì世

jiè界

L

i

k

e

t

h

e

w

i

n

n

e

r

Conquer the world, like a winner

S

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p

p

y

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s

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d

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p

p

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So drippy, so drippy, so drippy

S

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n

o

d

d

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g

See you nodding

A

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i

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And you know it's so drippy, it's

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So drippy, so drippy, so drippy

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Get it poppin' so drippy, so drippy

dāng当

yè夜

mù幕

jiàng降

lín临

(

dāng当

yè夜

mù幕

jiàng降

lín临

)

As twilight descends (As twilight descends)

wǒ我

shì是

nǐ你

de的

d

e

s

i

g

n

e

r

(

xīng星

kōng空

lǐ里

de的

d

e

s

i

g

n

e

r

)

I am your designer (Designer of the starlit sky)

dǎ打

zào造

cuǐ璀

càn璨

de的

huí回

yì忆

Crafting brilliant memories

(

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l

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n

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d

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f

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l

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g

g

r

e

a

t

,

y

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a

h

)

(Feeling good, feeling great, yeah)

shí实

xiàn现

nǐ你

suǒ所

yǒu有

mèng梦

jìng境

děng等

nǐ你

sū苏

xǐng醒

Making all your dreams come true, awaiting your awakening

jué倔

jiàng强

shì是

tiān天

shēng生

de的

yǔ羽

yì翼

huà划

pò破

le了

zhè这

tiān天

jì际

Stubbornness, a born wing, pierces through the heavens

nì逆

fēng风

ér而

xíng行

W

o

o

,

a

h

Sailing against the wind, Woo, ah

T

o

b

e

f

r

e

e

ràng让

bīng冰

lěng冷

de的

guǐ轨

jì迹

xiè卸

xià下

le了

wèi畏

jù惧

To be free, letting cold tracks shed all fear

xíng形

yǐng影

bù不

lí离

O

h

,

y

e

a

h

Never apart, Oh, yeah

I

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I'll be on your side as your only one

I

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I'm an action figure, action, action

I

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r

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m

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I

m

a

d

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r

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a

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I made that dream, I made that dream

I

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a

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a

c

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n

f

i

g

u

r

e

I'm an action figure

Y

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I

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f

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You know I'm an action figure

J

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Jumpin' on stages, outrageous

hàn捍

wèi卫

nǐ你

de的

mào冒

xiǎn险

hé和

zhì炙

rè热

Defending your adventure and fervent spirit

I

’

m

a

n

a

c

t

i

o

n

f

i

g

u

r

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I'm an action figure

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c

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t

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p

m

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I

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t

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No, it can't stop me, I'm tougher

M

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Make your dreams higher, show your desire

yíng赢

dé得

quán全

shì世

jiè界

L

i

k

e

t

h

e

w

i

n

n

e

r

Conquer the world, like a winner

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So drippy, so drippy, so drippy

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See you nodding

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And you know it's so drippy, it's

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So drippy, so drippy, so drippy

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So drippy, so drippy

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Key HSK Vocabulary

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK	Action
多心	duō xīn	oversensitive, paranoid	HSK 7
喧哗	xuān huá	hubbub, uproar	HSK 7
天生	tiān shēng	innate, inherent	HSK 7
逃避	táo bì	shirk, evade	HSK 7
冒险	mào xiǎn	risk, venture	HSK 7
隐形	yǐn xíng	invisible	HSK 7
捍卫	hàn wèi	defend, guard	HSK 7
倔强	jué jiàng	stubborn, unbending	HSK 7
穿过	chuān guò	cross, penetrate	HSK 7
形影不离	xíng yǐng bù lí	inseparable, joined at the hip	HSK 7
畏惧	wèi jù	fear, awe	HSK 7
战场	zhàn chǎng	battlefield, battleground	HSK 6
升级	shēng jí	escalate	HSK 6
孤独	gū dú	lonely, solitary	HSK 6
就算	jiù suàn	even if, granted that	HSK 6
打造	dǎ zào	forge , make	HSK 6
回忆	huí yì	recollect, recall	HSK 5
全世界	quán shì jiè	the whole world, entire world	HSK 5
拥有	yōng yǒu	own, have	HSK 5
岁月	suì yuè	years	HSK 5

Forget everything you thought you knew about traditional instruments. Then, let the powerful, modern pulse of WayV's 'Action Figure' wash over you, reimagined by the ancient, resonant voice of the Guzheng. This thrilling transformation is the genius of June Tan, or 六月 (Liùyuè), a Guzheng artist celebrated for her unique ability to fuse contemporary hits with the breathtaking artistry of traditional Chinese music. Her interpretation is more than just a cover; it’s an invitation to experience familiar sounds in an entirely new, deeply captivating way, sparking a fresh connection to the versatility and beauty of Chinese culture.

Quick Info


Song Name	[Guzheng Cover] WayV (威神V) - 'Action Figure'
Artist	WayV (威神V)
Original Singer	WayV (威神V)
Release Year	2021
Duration	03:20

The Story Behind the Song

WayV’s "Action Figure," an electrifying pulse from their 2021 "Kick Back" mini-album, isn't just a showcase of potent vocals and intricate choreography; it’s a visceral declaration of agency. This track pulses with the exhilarating defiance of breaking free from pre-scripted roles, asserting a powerful, unyielding self. It’s the sound of carving out one’s own destiny, embodying WayV's distinct C-pop force that captivates with its relentless pursuit of individual truth and formidable presence.

Yet, its transformation through the ancient, resonant strings of the guzheng unlocks a timeless dialogue. This re-envisioning bridges WayV's contemporary dynamism with classical grace, revealing the enduring human spirit behind the "action figure" metaphor. The guzheng cover doesn't merely adapt; it excavates the core emotional landscape, proving that themes of power, control, and self-mastery resonate across millennia, echoing through both modern beats and ancestral melodies, binding the past to an assertive present.

✨ Lyrical Highlights

我不是你想象的木偶
Wǒ bùshì nǐ xiǎngxiàng de mù'ǒu
I'm not the puppet you imagine

This line is beautiful in its direct and defiant assertion of agency. It subverts the traditional understanding of an "action figure" as a controlled toy, declaring the speaker's true nature as a self-aware, autonomous entity. It powerfully establishes the theme of individual freedom and self-determination.

我的名字注定是传奇
Wǒ de míngzì zhùdìng shì chuánqí
My name is destined to be a legend

This line is profoundly poetic through its bold declaration of an unshakeable belief in one's future and legacy. It transcends mere ambition, portraying a fated destiny for greatness that the "action figure" will create through its own actions. It encapsulates the theme of self-worth and leaving an indelible mark on the world.

Grammar Notes

📌 ...的...

The particle '的' (de) is primarily used to connect a modifier (adjective, noun, or phrase) to the noun it modifies. It can indicate possession (like 's or 'of'), describe a characteristic, or turn a verb phrase into an attributive clause modifying a noun, functioning much like a relative clause in English.

这是我最喜欢看的电影。

Zhè shì wǒ zuì xǐhuān kàn de diànyǐng.

This is the movie I like to watch the most.

📌 被...

The '被' (bèi) construction is used to form the passive voice in Chinese. The general structure is: [Recipient of action] + 被 + [Agent of action (optional)] + [Verb Phrase]. If the agent is omitted, it implies the agent is unknown, obvious, or unimportant. It often carries a negative or undesirable connotation, though not always.

我的书被朋友借走了。

Wǒ de shū bèi péngyǒu jièzǒule.

My book was borrowed by my friend.

📌 就算...也...

This pattern expresses a concessive relationship, meaning 'even if...' or 'even though...'. The '就算' (jiùsuàn) clause introduces a hypothetical or actual condition, and the '也' (yě) in the main clause emphasizes that the outcome or statement still holds true despite that condition.

就算工作再忙，他也会抽出时间陪家人。

Jiùsuàn gōngzuò zài máng, tā yě huì chōuchū shíjiān péi jiārén.

Even if work is busy, he will still make time to spend with his family.

📌 Verb + 着

The particle '着' (zhe) is placed immediately after a verb to indicate that an action is ongoing, continuous, or that a state resulting from an action is continuing. It often translates to '-ing' or 'to be (doing something)' in English, or describes the manner/state in which an action is performed.

他坐在沙发上看着书。

Tā zuò zài shāfā shàng kànzhe shū.

He is sitting on the sofa reading a book.