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我不喜欢星期一 Lyrics Pinyin | Learn Chinese Song

PinyinTranslation

a啊

…

…

…星

…期

xīng一

，

qī又

yī来

，了

！

Ah... Monday, here it comes again!

A

h

…

M

o

n

d

a

y

,

h

e

r

e

i

t

c

o

m

e

s

a

g

a

i

n

!

Ah… Monday, here it comes again!

wǒ我

bù不

xiǎng想

qǐ起

chuáng床

，

，外

wài面

miàn太

tài冷

lěng了

I don't want to get up, it's too cold outside.

I

d

o

n

’

t

w

a

n

t

t

o

g

e

t

u

p

—

i

t

’

s

t

o

o

c

o

l

d

o

u

t

s

i

d

e

I don’t want to get up — it’s too cold outside.

wǒ我

méi没

chī吃

zǎo早

fàn饭

，

，时

shí间

jiān不

bú够

gòu了

I haven't eaten breakfast, there's not enough time.

I

d

i

d

n

’

t

e

a

t

b

r

e

a

k

f

a

s

t

—

n

o

t

i

m

e

I didn’t eat breakfast — no time.

gōng公

gòng共

qì汽

chē车

lái来

le了

，

，我

wǒ上

shàng车

chē了

The bus arrived, I got on.

T

h

e

b

u

s

c

a

m

e

,

I

g

o

t

o

n

The bus came, I got on.

xīng星

qī期

yī一

zhēn真

de的

ràng让

wǒ我

bù不

kāi开

xīn心

Monday truly makes me unhappy.

M

o

n

d

a

y

r

e

a

l

l

y

m

a

k

e

s

m

e

u

n

h

a

p

p

y

Monday really makes me unhappy.

wǒ我

bù不

xǐ喜

huan欢

xīng星

qī期

yī一

，

，不

bù喜

xǐ欢

！

I don't like Monday, I don't like it!

I

d

o

n

’

t

l

i

k

e

M

o

n

d

a

y

,

d

o

n

’

t

l

i

k

e

i

t

!

I don’t like Monday, don’t like it!

wǒ我

zhī只

xiǎng想

shuì睡

jiào觉

，

，不

bù想

xiǎng说

shuō话

I just want to sleep, don't want to talk.

I

j

u

s

t

w

a

n

t

t

o

s

l

e

e

p

,

d

o

n

’

t

w

a

n

t

t

o

t

a

l

k

I just want to sleep, don’t want to talk.

míng明

tiān天

shì是

xīng星

qī期

èr二

，

，好

hǎo一

yì点

Tomorrow is Tuesday, a little better.

T

o

m

o

r

r

o

w

i

s

T

u

e

s

d

a

y

—

a

l

i

t

t

l

e

b

e

t

t

e

r

Tomorrow is Tuesday — a little better.

dàn但

jīn今

tiān天

…

…

…唉

…

…

…星

ài期

…一

！

But today... sigh... Monday!

B

u

t

t

o

d

a

y

…

s

i

g

h

…

M

o

n

d

a

y

!

But today… sigh… Monday!

wǒ我

mǎi买

le了

yì一

bēi杯

kā咖

fēi啡

，

，很

hěn热

rè很

hěn甜

I bought a cup of coffee, very hot, very sweet.

I

b

o

u

g

h

t

a

c

u

p

o

f

c

o

f

f

e

e

—

h

o

t

a

n

d

s

w

e

e

t

I walk and drink, feeling quite comfortable.

wǒ我

yì一

biān边

zǒu走

，

，一

yì边

biān喝

，

hē很

，舒

hěn服

Without coffee, I don't want to speak.

I

w

a

l

k

a

n

d

d

r

i

n

k

a

t

t

h

e

s

a

m

e

t

i

m

e

After drinking it, I said: "Alright then!"

méi没

yǒu有

kā咖

fēi啡

，

，我

wǒ不

bù想

xiǎng说

shuō话

I don't like Monday, I don't like it!

W

i

t

h

o

u

t

c

o

f

f

e

e

,

I

d

o

n

’

t

w

a

n

t

t

o

t

a

l

k

I just want to sleep, don't want to talk.

hē喝

wán完

yǐ以

hòu后

，

，我

wǒ说

：

“

shuō好

：吧

！

”

Tomorrow is Tuesday, a little better.

A

f

t

e

r

d

r

i

n

k

i

n

g

,

I

s

a

y

:

“

A

l

r

i

g

h

t

t

h

e

n

!

”

But today... sigh... Monday!

wǒ我

bù不

xǐ喜

huan欢

xīng星

qī期

yī一

，

，不

bù喜

xǐ欢

！

Friday is still far away, what can be done?

I

d

o

n

’

t

l

i

k

e

M

o

n

d

a

y

,

d

o

n

’

t

l

i

k

e

i

t

!

But Sunday will come back again!

wǒ我

zhī只

xiǎng想

shuì睡

jiào觉

，

，不

bù想

xiǎng说

shuō话

I don't like Monday, I don't like it!

I

j

u

s

t

w

a

n

t

t

o

s

l

e

e

p

,

d

o

n

’

t

w

a

n

t

t

o

t

a

l

k

I just want to sing and forget the time.

míng明

tiān天

shì是

xīng星

qī期

èr二

，

，好

hǎo一

yì点

Tomorrow is Tuesday, a little better.

T

o

m

o

r

r

o

w

i

s

T

u

e

s

d

a

y

—

a

l

i

t

t

l

e

b

e

t

t

e

r

Monday, goodbye now~

dàn但

jīn今

tiān天

…

…

…唉

…

…

…星

ài期

…一

！

I don't like Monday, I don't like it!

xīng星

qī期

wǔ五

hái还

hěn很

yuǎn远

，

，怎

zěn么

me办

？

I just want to sleep, don't want to talk.

F

r

i

d

a

y

i

s

s

t

i

l

l

f

a

r

a

w

a

y

—

w

h

a

t

t

o

d

o

?

Tomorrow is Tuesday, a little better.

dàn但

shì是

xīng星

qī期

tiān天

，

，会

huì再

zài回

huí来

！

But today... sigh... Monday!

B

u

t

S

u

n

d

a

y

w

i

l

l

c

o

m

e

b

a

c

k

a

g

a

i

n

!

I don't like Monday, I don't like it!

wǒ我

bù不

xǐ喜

huan欢

xīng星

qī期

yī一

，

，不

bù喜

xǐ欢

！

I just want to sleep, don't want to talk.

I

d

o

n

’

t

l

i

k

e

M

o

n

d

a

y

,

d

o

n

’

t

l

i

k

e

i

t

!

Tomorrow is Tuesday, a little better.

wǒ我

zhī只

xiǎng想

chàng唱

gē歌

，

，忘

wàng了

le时

shí间

But today... sigh... Monday!

I

j

u

s

t

w

a

n

t

t

o

s

i

n

g

a

n

d

f

o

r

g

e

t

t

h

e

t

i

m

e

I don't like Monday, I don't like it!

míng明

tiān天

shì是

xīng星

qī期

èr二

，

，好

hǎo一

yì点

I just want to sleep, don't want to talk.

T

o

m

o

r

r

o

w

i

s

T

u

e

s

d

a

y

—

a

l

i

t

t

l

e

b

e

t

t

e

r

Tomorrow is Tuesday, a little better.

xīng星

qī期

yī一

，

，拜

bài拜

bài吧

～

But today... sigh... Monday!

M

o

n

d

a

y

,

b

y

e

b

y

e

n

o

w

~

I don't like Monday, I don't like it!

Key HSK Vocabulary

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK	Action
喜欢	xǐ huan	like, love	HSK 1
星期一	Xīng qī yī	monday
咖啡	kā fēi	coffee, café	HSK 3
外面	wài miàn	the outside, exterior	HSK 3
以后	yǐ hòu	after, later	HSK 2
但是	dàn shì	but, yet	HSK 2
怎么办	zěn me bàn	what to do, what's to be done	HSK 2
开心	kāi xīn	rejoice, joyful	HSK 2
想起	xiǎng qǐ	recall, remember	HSK 2
公共汽车	gōng gòng qì chē	bus	HSK 2
舒服	shū fu	comfortable	HSK 2
今天	jīn tiān	today, this day	HSK 1
唱歌	chàng gē	sing	HSK 1
回来	huí lai	come back, go back	HSK 1
早饭	zǎo fàn	breakfast	HSK 1
明天	míng tiān	tomorrow, the near future	HSK 1
星期天	Xīng qī tiān	sunday, pronounced [xīng qí tiān] in Taiwan	HSK 1
真的	zhēn de	really, truly	HSK 1
说话	shuō huà	speak, talk	HSK 1
星期二	Xīng qī èr	Tuesday

That distinct Sunday evening melancholy, or the jarring reality of a Monday morning alarm – it’s a universal feeling most of us know all too well. Imagine turning that shared sigh into an exciting opportunity to learn Chinese! Hopping into Languages, known for making language acquisition genuinely enjoyable and accessible, delivers precisely this with their vibrant original song, "我不喜欢星期一" (I Don’t Like Monday). This isn't just a catchy tune; it’s an ingenious blend of relatable emotion and clear linguistic focus, crafted to effortlessly immerse you in Chinese culture and language, one delightful, Monday-dreading note at a time.

Quick Info


Song Name	我不喜欢星期一 (I Don’t Like Monday)
Artist	Hopping into Languages
Original Singer	Original
Release Year	2022
Duration	03:45

The Story Behind the Song

The gentle sigh of resignation, the universal shrug against the inevitable dawn of the work or school week—this is the heart of Hopping into Languages’ '我不喜欢星期一.' It's a sonic embrace of that shared, almost primal, aversion to Monday, a feeling that transcends borders and speaks to every soul yearning for the lingering freedom of the weekend. The track captures this bittersweet lament with a disarming lightness, turning collective dread into a catchy, comforting echo of our own innermost grumbles.

Yet, beneath this whimsical rebellion lies a brilliant pedagogical purpose. By cloaking essential Chinese vocabulary for routines and emotions in simple, repetitive melodies, the song transforms a common cultural phenomenon into an engaging linguistic journey. It's a clever, joyful antidote to the very Monday blues it describes, proving that learning can truly be an escape, even when confronting the everyday.

✨ Lyrical Highlights

眼睛还没睁开
Yǎnjīng hái méi zhēng kāi
My eyes haven't even opened yet

This line beautifully captures the universal feeling of Monday morning reluctance, painting a vivid picture of a body still heavy with sleep, resisting the day's demands. It evokes empathy through its simple yet profound imagery, highlighting the deep-seated aversion to the start of the work week. It perfectly illustrates why Mondays are disliked, emphasizing the struggle to even begin the day.

周末快点来
Zhōumò kuài diǎn lái
Weekend, come quickly

This phrase encapsulates the collective longing for freedom and leisure that follows the dread of Monday. It's a powerful expression of hope and anticipation, shifting the focus from the negativity of the present to the promise of future joy. This urgent plea for the weekend perfectly summarizes the song's underlying desire for a break from routine.

Grammar Notes

📌 太...了 (tài...le)

This pattern is used to express an excessive degree, meaning 'too (adjective)'. The '了' at the end emphasizes the strong degree or change in situation, often implying a subjective feeling about it.

这杯咖啡太甜了。

Zhè bēi kāfēi tài tián le.

This cup of coffee is too sweet.

📌 一边...一边... (yī biān... yī biān...)

This structure describes two actions happening at the same time. Both '一边' clauses usually share the same subject, and the actions are often continuous or simultaneous.

她一边看电视，一边吃饭。

Tā yī biān kàn diànshì, yī biān chīfàn.

She watches TV while eating.

📌 没(有)... (méi(yǒu)...) for negation of past actions

没(有) is primarily used to negate actions that happened or didn't happen in the past, indicating 'did not' or 'have not'. It also means 'to not have' or 'there isn't/aren't'. This contrasts with '不' which negates present/future actions, intentions, or states.

我昨天没去商店。

Wǒ zuótiān méi qù shāngdiàn.

I didn't go to the store yesterday.

📌 让 (ràng)

The verb '让' can mean 'to let', 'to allow', or 'to make (someone feel/do something)'. It often introduces a cause-and-effect relationship, indicating that something causes or permits another thing to happen or a person to feel a certain way.

他的话让我很生气。

Tā de huà ràng wǒ hěn shēngqì.

His words made me very angry.