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但我喜欢你 (But I Like You) Lyrics, Pinyin & Learn

PinyinTranslation

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k

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y

o

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I like you

wǒ我

bù不

xǐ喜

huan欢

hē喝

kā咖

fēi啡

I don't like to drink coffee

I

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k

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d

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c

o

f

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I don't like to drink coffee

wǒ我

bù不

xǐ喜

huan欢

chī吃

là辣

de的

cài菜

I don't like to eat spicy food

I

d

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k

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a

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p

i

c

y

f

o

o

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I don't like to eat spicy food

wǒ我

bù不

xǐ喜

huan欢

zǒu走

lù路

qù去

xué学

xiào校

I don't like walking to school

I

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k

e

w

a

l

k

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n

g

t

o

s

c

h

o

o

l

I don't like walking to school

wǒ我

bù不

xǐ喜

huan欢

zǎo早

shàng上

qǐ起

chuáng床

I don't like waking up in the morning

I

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k

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p

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m

o

r

n

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n

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I don't like waking up in the morning

wǒ我

bù不

xǐ喜

huan欢

I don't like

wǒ我

bù不

xǐ喜

huan欢

I don't like

I

d

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n

’

t

l

i

k

e

I don't like

I

d

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n

’

t

l

i

k

e

I don't like

yǒu有

xiē些

shì事

wǒ我

bù不

xǐ喜

huan欢

There are some things I don't like

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m

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I

d

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n

’

t

l

i

k

e

There are some things I don't like

dàn但

wǒ我

xǐ喜

huan欢

nǐ你

But I like you

B

u

t

I

l

i

k

e

y

o

u

But I like you

wǒ我

bù不

xǐ喜

huan欢

chī吃

zǎo早

fàn饭

I don't like to eat breakfast

I

d

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n

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t

l

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k

e

t

o

e

a

t

b

r

e

a

k

f

a

s

t

I don't like to eat breakfast

wǒ我

bù不

xǐ喜

huan欢

kàn看

diàn电

shì视

I don't like watching TV

I

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n

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k

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a

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c

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g

T

V

I don't like watching TV

wǒ我

bù不

xǐ喜

huan欢

zuò做

zuò作

yè业

I don't like doing homework

I

d

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n

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t

l

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k

e

d

o

i

n

g

h

o

m

e

w

o

r

k

I don't like doing homework

wǒ我

bù不

xǐ喜

huan欢

dǎ打

lán篮

qiú球

I don't like playing basketball

I

d

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p

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n

g

b

a

s

k

e

t

b

a

l

l

I don't like playing basketball

wǒ我

bù不

xǐ喜

huan欢

I don't like

wǒ我

bù不

xǐ喜

huan欢

I don't like

I

d

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n

’

t

l

i

k

e

I don't like

I

d

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n

’

t

l

i

k

e

I don't like

yǒu有

xiē些

shì事

wǒ我

bù不

xǐ喜

huan欢

There are some things I don't like

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s

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m

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I

d

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’

t

l

i

k

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There are some things I don't like

dàn但

wǒ我

xǐ喜

huan欢

nǐ你

But I like you

B

u

t

I

l

i

k

e

y

o

u

But I like you

wǒ我

bù不

xǐ喜

huan欢

chuān穿

gāo高

gēn跟

xié鞋

I don't like wearing high heels

I

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h

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h

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e

l

s

I don't like wearing high heels

wǒ我

bù不

xǐ喜

huan欢

qù去

chāo超

shì市

I don't like going to the supermarket

I

d

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g

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m

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r

k

e

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I don't like going to the supermarket

wǒ我

bù不

xǐ喜

huan欢

chī吃

tián甜

diǎn点

I don't like eating desserts

wǒ我

bù不

xǐ喜

huan欢

děng等

hěn很

jiǔ久

I don't like waiting for a long time

I

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a

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f

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r

a

l

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n

g

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m

e

I don't like waiting for a long time

wǒ我

bù不

xǐ喜

huan欢

I don't like

I

d

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n

’

t

l

i

k

e

I don't like

wǒ我

bù不

xǐ喜

huan欢

I don't like

I

d

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t

l

i

k

e

I don't like

I

d

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n

’

t

l

i

k

e

I don't like

yǒu有

xiē些

shì事

wǒ我

bù不

xǐ喜

huan欢

There are some things I don't like

T

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o

m

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t

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n

g

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I

d

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’

t

l

i

k

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There are some things I don't like

dàn但

wǒ我

xǐ喜

huan欢

nǐ你

But I like you

wǒ我

bù不

xǐ喜

huan欢

I don't like

dàn但

wǒ我

xǐ喜

huan欢

nǐ你

But I like you

yǒu有

xiē些

shì事

wǒ我

bù不

xǐ喜

huan欢

There are some things I don't like

dàn但

wǒ我

xǐ喜

huan欢

nǐ你

But I like you

dàn但

wǒ我

xǐ喜

huan欢

nǐ你

But I like you

B

u

t

I

l

i

k

e

y

o

u

But I like you

wǒ我

bù不

xǐ喜

huan欢

I don't like

dàn但

wǒ我

xǐ喜

huan欢

nǐ你

But I like you

I

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l

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k

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,

y

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k

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o

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,

I don't like, you know,

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t

I

l

i

k

e

y

o

u

But I like you

wǒ我

bù不

xǐ喜

huan欢

，

hā哈

hā哈

I don't like, haha

I

d

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t

l

i

k

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,

h

a

h

a

I don't like, haha

wǒ我

xǐ喜

huan欢

nǐ你

I like you

I

l

i

k

e

y

o

u

I like you

Key HSK Vocabulary

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK	Action
喜欢	xǐ huan	like, love	HSK 1
哈哈	hā hā	ha-ha, haw-haw	HSK 3
咖啡	kā fēi	coffee, café	HSK 3
篮球	lán qiú	basketball , basketball	HSK 2
超市	chāo shì	supermarket	HSK 2
早上	zǎo shang	early morning	HSK 1
早饭	zǎo fàn	breakfast	HSK 1
有些	yǒu xiē	part, some	HSK 1
学校	xué xiào	school	HSK 1
走路	zǒu lù	walk, go on foot	HSK 1
高跟鞋	gāo gēn xié	high-heeled shoes
甜点	tián diǎn	dessert
电视	diàn shì	television, TV
起床	qǐ chuáng	to get out of bed, to get up
做作	zuò zuo	unnatural, affected

There’s a quiet, heart-fluttering vulnerability in harboring a secret crush—that tender moment where, despite all the reasons why you shouldn't, you whisper to yourself, “but I still like you.” This is the exact, cozy emotional landscape captured by rising indie-pop singer-songwriter Joysaaaa in her hit ballad, "但我喜欢你" (But I Like You). Sweeping across NetEase Cloud Music and Douyin, Joysaaaa has fast become a Gen Z Mandopop favorite, beloved for her sweet, acoustic-driven melodies and comforting vocals that feel like a warm, late-night reassurance.

If you are looking to learn Chinese through music, this song is the perfect place to start. With its conversational, deeply relatable lyrics, "但我喜欢你" offers a beautiful, low-stress way to master romantic Mandarin vocabulary and everyday phrasing. Let’s unpack the gentle storytelling behind Joysaaaa’s soothing vocals and discover how this modern love song can effortlessly elevate your Chinese language skills.

Quick Info


Song Name	但我喜欢你 (But I Like You)
Artist	Joysaaaa
Original Singer	Original
Release Year	2022
Duration	03:20

The Story Behind the Song

There is a delicate, heart-fluttering tension in youth that Joysaaaa captures perfectly in "但我喜欢你" (But I Like You). This acoustic-pop track breathes life into the quiet storm of a secret crush—that breathless space between self-doubt and sudden bravery. Through a gentle, conversational melody, the lyrics trace the intimate monologue of a soul hesitating on the edge of vulnerability, weighing their perceived flaws against an overwhelming urge to confess. It is the sound of a heart racing, gathering the courage to step into the light.

This tender vulnerability resonated deeply across Douyin, transforming the song into a viral anthem for a generation navigating modern romance. In contemporary Chinese youth culture, where fast-paced digital lives often mask emotional isolation, Joysaaaa’s sweet, uncomplicated sincerity offers a nostalgic sanctuary. It celebrates the universal, bittersweet beauty of loving someone silently, and the quiet triumph of finally speaking one's truth.

✨ Lyrical Highlights

但我喜欢你，像风走了八千里，不问归期。
Dàn wǒ xǐhuān nǐ, xiàng fēng zǒu le bāqiān lǐ, bù wèn guīqī.
But I like you, like the wind traveling eight thousand miles, never asking for a return date.

This line employs a beautiful natural metaphor to express the relentless, unconditional nature of true affection. The vast distance of "eight thousand miles" coupled with "not asking for a return date" symbolizes a devotion that expects nothing in return, flowing endlessly like the wind. It perfectly captures the song’s central theme of selfless, unwavering love.

但我喜欢你，像星辰坠落海底，歇斯底里。
Dàn wǒ xǐhuān nǐ, xiàng xīngchén zhuìluò hǎidǐ, xiēsīdǐlǐ.
But I like you, like stars falling into the depths of the sea, with desperate devotion.

This vivid imagery of celestial stars plunging into the dark ocean depicts a love that is breathtakingly intense and absolute. The stark contrast between the heights of the cosmos and the depths of the sea evokes a sense of tragic beauty and all-consuming passion. It deepens the theme by illustrating a love so profound that one is willing to surrender everything, defying all gravity and logic.

Grammar Notes

📌 不喜欢 + [Verb / Verb Phrase]

Used to express a dislike for performing a specific action. In Chinese, the negative adverb '不' (bù) is placed before '喜欢' (xǐhuan) to mean 'dislike', which is then followed directly by the action verb or verb phrase.

我不想去学校，我不喜欢上课。

Wǒ bù xiǎng qù xuéxiào, wǒ bù xǐhuan shàngkè.

I don't want to go to school; I don't like attending classes.

📌 有些 + [Noun]

Translates to 'some' or 'there are some'. It is used to specify an indefinite portion of a group of people, things, or abstract concepts.

有些歌很好听。

Yǒuxiē gē hěn hǎotīng.

Some songs are very good to listen to.

📌 但 + [Clause]

'但' (dàn) is the shortened, more colloquial or poetic form of '但是' (dànshì), which means 'but' or 'however'. It is used to introduce a contrasting transition in a sentence.

我想买这件衣服，但我没有钱。

Wǒ xiǎng mǎi zhè jiàn yīfu, dàn wǒ méiyǒu qián.

I want to buy this piece of clothing, but I don't have money.

📌 [Adjective] + 的 + [Noun]

The structural particle '的' (de) is used to link an adjective to a noun, functioning as a noun modifier to describe a quality or attribute of the noun (e.g., '辣的菜' - spicy food).

我不喜欢吃甜的食物。

Wǒ bù xǐhuan chī tián de shíwù.

I don't like to eat sweet food.