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Hai Lai A Mu (Depth of a Dream) Lyrics & Pinyin - Learn Chinese

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qiān
bǎi
líng
On the one thousand and first night
de
lún
kuò
yòu
qián
mèng
Your silhouette again dives deep into my dream
ruò
ruò
qīng
cáng
zhù
shēn
yǐng
Fading in and out, your form softly hidden
dàn
què
xìn
rén
jiù
shì
Yet I am certain that person is you
měi
cóng
mèng
cháo
bēn
Each time from my dream, I rush towards you
jié
zhòng
fàng
huái怀
To place the ending back within your embrace
hǎo
jiǔ
jiàn
le
Long time no see, where did you go?
zǎn
le
hǎo
duō
xiǎng
niàn
jiǎng
gěi
I've saved so much longing to tell you
duì
shì
nòng
diū
le
I'm sorry, I was the one who lost you
céng
jīng
wèi
fān
shān
yuè
lǐng
You once crossed mountains and rivers for me
ér
zǒng
ràng
hóng
zhù
yǎn
jīng
While I always left your eyes red with tears
xiàn
zài
qīng
xǐng
què
lái
Now I awaken, but it's already too late
men
huò
huì
zài
xiāng
Perhaps we will never meet again
rén
lái
rén
wǎng
zhōng
lǎo
People come and go, aging through the seasons
yǒu
xìng
chū
xiàn
mèng
How fortunate that you appear in my dream
xìng
zhī
zài
mèng
How unfortunate that you are only in my dream
duì
shì
nòng
diū
le
I'm sorry, I was the one who lost you
céng
jīng
wèi
fān
shān
yuè
lǐng
You once crossed mountains and rivers for me
ér
zǒng
ràng
hóng
zhù
yǎn
jīng
While I always left your eyes red with tears
xiàn
zài
qīng
xǐng
què
lái
Now I awaken, but it's already too late
men
huò
huì
zài
xiāng
Perhaps we will never meet again
rén
lái
rén
wǎng
zhōng
lǎo
People come and go, aging through the seasons
yǒu
xìng
chū
xiàn
mèng
How fortunate that you appear in my dream
xìng
zhī
zài
mèng
How unfortunate that you are only in my dream
duì
shì
nòng
diū
le
I'm sorry, I was the one who lost you
céng
jīng
wèi
fān
shān
yuè
lǐng
You once crossed mountains and rivers for me
ér
zǒng
ràng
hóng
zhù
yǎn
jīng
While I always left your eyes red with tears
xiàn
zài
qīng
xǐng
què
lái
Now I awaken, but it's already too late
men
huò
huì
zài
xiāng
Perhaps we will never meet again
rén
lái
rén
wǎng
zhōng
lǎo
People come and go, aging through the seasons
yǒu
xìng
chū
xiàn
mèng
How fortunate that you appear in my dream
xìng
zhī
zài
mèng
How unfortunate that you are only in my dream
jiù
zhòng
tīng
xiàng
jiù
shì
chóng
Listening to old songs feels like reliving old tales
fēng
xuě
quán
dōu
luò
zài
xīn
Wind and snow all settle deep within my heart

Key HSK Vocabulary

Word Pinyin Meaning HSK Action
相遇 xiāng yù to meet, to come across HSK 7
怀里 huái lǐ bosom, embrace HSK 7
有幸 yǒu xìng luckily, fortunately HSK 7
轮廓 lún kuò outline, contour HSK 7
身影 shēn yǐng form, figure HSK 7
结局 jié jú ending, outcome HSK 7
全都 quán dōu all, without exception HSK 5
或许 huò xǔ perhaps, maybe HSK 4
来不及 lái bu jí it's too late, there's no time HSK 4
想念 xiǎng niàn miss, think of HSK 4
曾经 céng jīng once HSK 3
就是 jiù shì exactly, precisely HSK 3
风雪 fēng xuě snow, snowy HSK 2
出现 chū xiàn appear, arise HSK 2
夜里 yè li nighttime, at night HSK 2
好多 hǎo duō a lot of, a good many HSK 2
眼睛 yǎn jing eye HSK 2
哪里 nǎ lǐ where, wherever HSK 1
对不起 duì bu qǐ sorry, i'm sorry HSK 1
放入 fàng rù let go, set free HSK 1

Some dreams linger long after you wake, their echoes shaping your day with a subtle, profound beauty. What if those deep, vivid emotions could also be your gateway to mastering a new language? ChinChinFunMusic, a dedicated collective passionate about making Chinese language learning engaging and accessible, masterfully blends original compositions with rich cultural narratives to do just that.

Their latest captivating track, 'Hai Lai A Mu - The Depth of a Dream,' invites you into an auditory journey where every note is designed not only to resonate with your soul but also to help you effortlessly absorb new pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar.

Quick Info

Song Name Hai Lai A Mu - The Depth of a Dream
Artist ChinChinFunMusic
Original Singer Original
Release Year 2023
Duration 04:20

The Story Behind the Song

"Hai Lai A Mu" by ChinChinFunMusic isn't merely a melody; it’s an evocative plunge into the mysterious, profound journey of our innermost dreams. This composition masterfully conjures that ethereal space where the subconscious mind paints vivid, unfolding worlds, capturing the contemplative silence and sudden, breathtaking revelations found within such a personal odyssey. It whispers of a deep, introspective cultural understanding, inviting us to explore the enigmatic landscapes of the self.

More than just a dreamscape, "Hai Lai A Mu" ingeniously mirrors the immersive process of language acquisition itself. Learning Chinese becomes an artful, almost spiritual unfolding, where new worlds of understanding and nuance reveal themselves with the clarity and wonder of a vivid dream. The song's contemplative depths and lyrical beauty don't just engage the intellect; they invite the spirit to wander, transforming education into a profoundly emotional, subconscious exploration.

✨ Lyrical Highlights

这梦的深度 是因为你来过
Zhè mèng de shēndù shì yīnwèi nǐ láiguò
The depth of this dream is because you were once here.

This line beautifully encapsulates the song's title and central theme, suggesting the profound emotional impact a past presence continues to exert. The "depth" isn't merely about vividness but the lingering essence of a loved one that makes even subconscious experiences resonate profoundly. It underscores an enduring connection despite absence.

当我醒来的时候 枕边泪水已湿透
Dāng wǒ xǐng lái de shíhòu zhěnbiān lèishuǐ yǐ shītòu
When I awoke, the pillow beside me was already soaked with tears.

This poignant line offers a vivid, visceral image of the dream's emotional toll, where subconscious sorrow spills into waking reality. The "soaked pillow" powerfully conveys the depth of unresolved grief or longing, making the internal pain manifest in a tangible, relatable way. It highlights how memories from dreams can leave a physical mark.

Grammar Notes

📌 又 (yòu)
The adverb '又' (yòu) is used to indicate that an action or event is happening again, or that a state has reappeared. It refers to something that has happened at least once before, often implying recurrence or repetition.

你的轮廓又潜入梦底。

Nǐ de lúnkuò yòu qián rù mèng dǐ.

Your silhouette again sneaks into the bottom of my dream.

📌 把 (bǎ) construction
The '把' (bǎ) construction (Subject + 把 + Object + Verb + Other element) is a crucial structure in Chinese, used to bring the object of a verb before the verb. It indicates how the object is handled, disposed of, or affected by the action, often emphasizing the result or impact on the object.

把结局重放入你怀里。

Bǎ jiéjú chóng fàng rù nǐ huái lǐ.

Putting the ending back into your embrace.

📌 Verb + 著 (zhe)
The suffix '著' (zhe) is attached to a verb to indicate that an action is ongoing, a state is continuous, or that a state exists as a result of an action. It often translates to '-ing' or 'to be in a state of...' in English, describing the manner or state.

而我总让你红著眼睛。

Ér wǒ zǒng ràng nǐ hóng zhe yǎnjīng.

But I always made your eyes red (kept your eyes red).

📌 曾经... 而... (céngjīng... ér...)
'曾经' (céngjīng) indicates that an action or state occurred at some point in the past. '而' (ér) in this context functions as a conjunction that introduces a contrasting or subsequent clause, often meaning 'but', 'while', or 'and yet'. This pattern is effective for highlighting a past event or state in contrast to another present or past situation.

你曾经为我翻山越岭,而我总让你红著眼睛。

Nǐ céngjīng wèi wǒ fān shān yuè lǐng, ér wǒ zǒng ràng nǐ hóng zhe yǎnjīng.

You once traversed mountains and crossed ridges for me, but I always made your eyes red.

📌 何其... (hé qí...)
'何其' (hé qí) is a literary or formal expression used to emphasize a high degree or extent of a quality or state. It typically translates to 'how (much/very)' or 'to what extent,' and is often used in exclamatory or rhetorical sentences to express strong emotions such as fortune, misfortune, surprise, or sadness.

何其有幸你出现梦里,何其不幸你只在梦里。

Hé qí yǒu xìng nǐ chūxiàn mèng lǐ, hé qí bùxìng nǐ zhī zài mèng lǐ.

How fortunate that you appeared in my dream, how unfortunate that you are only in my dream.