童话 (Tóng huà) Lyrics, Pinyin & Learn Chinese

Ready to unlock the beauty of the Chinese language through a song that truly speaks to the heart? Prepare to be captivated by '童话' (Fairy Tale - Tóng huà), the timeless Mandarin masterpiece from the soulful Michael Wong (光良). This isn't just a popular Chinese song; it's a global phenomenon, cherished for its poignant lyrics and unforgettable melody that evoke pure nostalgia and hope. Learning Chinese with 'Fairy Tale' offers an incredibly engaging and emotionally resonant path to mastering Mandarin vocabulary, pronunciation, and cultural nuances, making your language journey feel less like study and more like magic.

Quick Info


Song Name	童话 (Fairy Tale - Tóng huà)
Artist	null
Original Singer	光良 (Michael Wong)
Release Year	2005
Duration	04:15

Interactive Lyrics

PinyinTranslation

wàng忘

le了

yǒu有

duō多

jiǔ久

zài再

méi没

tīng听

dào到

nǐ你

Forgot how long it's been since I heard your voice,

duì对

wǒ我

shuō说

nǐ你

zuì最

ài爱

de的

gù故

shì事

Recounting the tale you loved the most.

wǒ我

xiǎng想

le了

hěn很

jiǔ久

wǒ我

kāi开

shǐ始

huāng慌

le了

I pondered long, then a fear took hold,

shì是

bu不

shì是

wǒ我

yòu又

zuò做

cuò错

le了

shén什

me么

Did I err again, or somehow go wrong?

nǐ你

kū哭

zhe着

duì对

wǒ我

shuō说

With tears in your eyes, you then told me

tóng童

huà话

lǐ里

dōu都

shì是

piàn骗

rén人

de的

That fairy tales are nothing but lies,

wǒ我

bù不

kě可

néng能

shì是

nǐ你

de的

wáng王

zǐ子

That I could never be your true prince.

yě也

xǔ许

nǐ你

bú不

huì会

dǒng懂

Perhaps you may not understand,

cóng从

nǐ你

shuō说

ài爱

wǒ我

yǐ以

hòu后

Since the day that you said you loved me,

wǒ我

de的

tiān天

kōng空

xīng星

dōu都

liàng亮

le了

My sky's stars, every one, brightly shone.

wǒ我

yuàn愿

biàn变

chéng成

tóng童

huà话

lǐ里

I wish to become, in a fairy tale,

nǐ你

ài爱

de的

nà那

ge个

tiān天

shǐ使

The angel you cherished and loved,

zhāng张

kāi开

shuāng双

shǒu手

Spread open my arms,

biàn变

chéng成

chì翅

bǎng膀

shǒu守

hù护

nǐ你

And become wings to guard you.

nǐ你

yào要

xiāng相

xìn信

You must hold this belief,

xiāng相

xìn信

wǒ我

men们

huì会

xiàng像

tóng童

huà话

gù故

shì事

lǐ里

That we, like in fairy tales, will surely be,

xìng幸

fú福

hé和

kuài快

lè乐

shì是

jié结

jú局

Where happiness and joy are the end.

nǐ你

kū哭

zhe着

duì对

wǒ我

shuō说

With tears in your eyes, you then told me

tóng童

huà话

lǐ里

dōu都

shì是

piàn骗

rén人

de的

That fairy tales are nothing but lies,

wǒ我

bù不

kě可

néng能

shì是

nǐ你

de的

wáng王

zǐ子

That I could never be your true prince.

yě也

xǔ许

nǐ你

bú不

huì会

dǒng懂

Perhaps you may not understand,

cóng从

nǐ你

shuō说

ài爱

wǒ我

yǐ以

hòu后

Since the day that you said you loved me,

wǒ我

de的

tiān天

kōng空

xīng星

dōu都

liàng亮

le了

My sky's stars, every one, brightly shone.

wǒ我

yuàn愿

biàn变

chéng成

tóng童

huà话

lǐ里

I wish to become, in a fairy tale,

nǐ你

ài爱

de的

nà那

ge个

tiān天

shǐ使

The angel you cherished and loved,

zhāng张

kāi开

shuāng双

shǒu手

biàn变

chéng成

chì翅

bǎng膀

shǒu守

hù护

nǐ你

Spread open my arms and become wings to guard you.

nǐ你

yào要

xiāng相

xìn信

You must hold this belief,

xiāng相

xìn信

wǒ我

men们

huì会

xiàng像

tóng童

huà话

gù故

shì事

lǐ里

That we, like in fairy tales, will surely be,

xìng幸

fú福

hé和

kuài快

lè乐

shì是

jié结

jú局

Where happiness and joy are the end.

wǒ我

yào要

biàn变

chéng成

tóng童

huà话

lǐ里

I yearn to become, in a fairy tale,

nǐ你

ài爱

de的

nà那

ge个

tiān天

shǐ使

The angel you cherished and loved,

zhāng张

kāi开

shuāng双

shǒu手

Spread open my arms,

biàn变

chéng成

chì翅

bǎng膀

shǒu守

hù护

nǐ你

And become wings to guard you.

nǐ你

yào要

xiāng相

xìn信

You must hold this belief,

xiāng相

xìn信

wǒ我

men们

huì会

xiàng像

tóng童

huà话

gù故

shì事

lǐ里

That we, like in fairy tales, will surely be,

xìng幸

fú福

hé和

kuài快

lè乐

shì是

jié结

jú局

Where happiness and joy are the end.

wǒ我

huì会

biàn变

chéng成

tóng童

huà话

lǐ里

I will become, in a fairy tale,

nǐ你

ài爱

de的

nà那

ge个

tiān天

shǐ使

The angel you cherished and loved,

zhāng张

kāi开

shuāng双

shǒu手

Spread open my arms,

biàn变

chéng成

chì翅

bǎng膀

shǒu守

hù护

nǐ你

And become wings to guard you.

nǐ你

yào要

xiāng相

xìn信

You must hold this belief,

xiāng相

xìn信

wǒ我

men们

huì会

xiàng像

tóng童

huà话

gù故

shì事

lǐ里

That we, like in fairy tales, will surely be,

xìng幸

fú福

hé和

kuài快

lè乐

shì是

jié结

jú局

Where happiness and joy are the end.

yì一

qǐ起

xiě写

wǒ我

men们

de的

jié结

jú局

Together we'll write our own ending.

The Story Behind the Song

"童话" (Fairy Tale) by Michael Wong is a pop anthem born from a deeply personal creative journey. Initially, the music existed without fitting lyrics until Wong, encouraged by his manager, penned the words himself, infusing the song with raw, heartfelt sincerity. A Japanese producer meticulously arranged it, preserving the demo's original purity and elevating Wong's clear, resonant voice, ensuring the emotion remained unblemished and direct.

This poignant ballad transcends a simple love song, evolving into a universal message of unwavering hope and resilience. It whispers to the listener that even in a complex world, believing in one's dreams and persevering against odds can manifest a beautiful, self-authored "fairy tale" ending. Its enduring appeal lies in this pure, earnest conviction, offering solace and encouragement that every individual holds the power to craft their own destiny, resonating deeply with the collective human yearning for ideal love and fulfilled aspirations.

✨ Lyrical Highlights

你哭着对我说童话里都是骗人的
Nǐ kūzhe duì wǒ shuō tónghuà lǐ dōu shì piànrén de
You cried and told me that fairy tales are all lies.

This line beautifully captures the disillusionment and pain of confronting harsh reality, contrasting sharply with the innocence of childhood dreams. It sets the poignant emotional core of the song, highlighting the vulnerability of the beloved and the challenge the singer faces. The raw honesty of this statement makes it deeply relatable and impactful.

我愿变成童话里你爱的那个天使
Wǒ yuàn biànchéng tónghuà lǐ nǐ ài de nàgè tiānshǐ
I wish I could turn into the angel you love in a fairy tale.

This line is an iconic expression of selfless devotion and enduring love. It embodies the theme of offering unwavering support and comfort, striving to restore belief in hope and magic for a disillusioned loved one. The imagery of becoming a beloved angel in a fairy tale beautifully conveys a deep, protective desire to fulfill their dreams and wipe away their tears.

Key HSK Vocabulary

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK
童话	tóng huà	children's fairy tales
守护	shǒu hù	guard, defend	HSK 7
骗人	piàn rén	deceive, cheat somebody	HSK 7
翅膀	chì bǎng	wing, fin	HSK 7
结局	jié jú	ending, outcome	HSK 7
天使	tiān shǐ	angel, imperial envoy	HSK 7
王子	wáng zǐ	prince, king's son	HSK 6
双手	shuāng shǒu	both hands	HSK 5
天空	tiān kōng	the sky, the heavens	HSK 3
幸福	xìng fú	happiness, well being	HSK 3
以后	yǐ hòu	after, later	HSK 2
变成	biàn chéng	grow, become	HSK 2
可能	kě néng	possibility	HSK 2
快乐	kuài lè	happy, joyful	HSK 2
故事	gù shì	story, tale	HSK 2
星星	xīng xing	star, star-shaped object	HSK 2
听到	tīng dào	to hear	HSK 1
是不是	shì bu shì	yes or no, is or isn't	HSK 1
相信	xiāng xìn	to believe, to be convinced
开始	kāi shǐ	to begin, beginning

Grammar Notes

📌 Verb + 了 (le) + Duration

This structure indicates that an action (Verb) has been performed for a specified duration. The verb is followed by 了 (le), then the duration phrase. The action typically started in the past and may still be ongoing or has just ceased.

他等了两个小时。

Tā děngle liǎng gè xiǎoshí.

He waited for two hours.

📌 从...以后 (cóng... yǐhòu)

Used to express 'from... onwards' or 'ever since...', indicating a starting point in time for a continuous state or recurring action. '从' introduces the starting point, and '以后' concludes the phrase.

从他来了以后，家里就热闹多了。

Cóng tā láile yǐhòu, jiālǐ jiù rènào duōle.

Ever since he came, the home has become much livelier.

📌 A 变成 B (A biànchéng B)

'变成' means 'to turn into' or 'to become'. It is used when something (A) undergoes a transformation and becomes something else (B).

水变成冰了。

Shuǐ biànchéng bīng le.

Water turned into ice.

📌 要 (yào) + Verb

'要' can express various meanings depending on context, including 'to want to,' 'to need to,' 'should,' or 'will/be going to.' In the lyrics, '你要相信' conveys a sense of necessity or strong suggestion/command.

你要好好学习。

Nǐ yào hǎohǎo xuéxí.

You need to study hard.

📌 SVO + 的 + Noun (Attributive Clause)

This pattern is used to modify a noun with a descriptive clause. The clause (Subject-Verb-Object) comes before '的 (de)', and '的' connects it to the noun being modified. It functions similarly to a relative clause in English (e.g., 'the [noun] that [SVO]').

这是我昨天买的书。

Zhè shì wǒ zuótiān mǎi de shū.

This is the book I bought yesterday.