Key HSK Vocabulary
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | HSK | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 多情 | duō qíng | full of tenderness or affection , affectionate | ||
| 容颜 | róng yán | appearance, looks | HSK 7 | |
| 寂寞 | jì mò | lonely, lonesome | HSK 7 | |
| 短暂 | duǎn zàn | brief, transient | HSK 7 | |
| 寻觅 | xún mì | seek, look for | HSK 7 | |
| 回忆 | huí yì | recollect, recall | HSK 5 | |
| 憔悴 | qiáo cuì | haggard, wan and sallow | ||
| 残月 | cán yuè | waning moon, setting moon | ||
| 沉醉 | chén zuì | get drunk, become intoxicated | ||
| 消散 | xiāo sàn | scatter and disappear, dissipate | ||
| 烟雨 | yān yǔ | misty rain | ||
| 相望 | xiāng wàng | to look at one another, to face each other | ||
| 相逢 | xiāng féng | meet , come across | ||
| 细语 | xì yǔ | speak softly, whisper | ||
| 缠绵 | chán mián | lingering, melodious and moving | ||
| 胭脂 | yān zhī | rouge, pronounced [yān zhī] in Taiwan | ||
| 过往 | guò wǎng | to come and go, to have friendly relations with | ||
| 逝去 | shì qù | to elapse, to pass away | ||
| 重逢 | chóng féng | to meet again, to be reunited | ||
| 风声 | fēng shēng | sound of the wind, rumor |
Ever felt your heart wearing its emotions a little too openly, perhaps even misunderstood for the depth of your affections? That raw vulnerability finds its perfect voice in Hu Yanglin's hauntingly beautiful "是我在做多情种" (I'm doing amorous).
As a celebrated Chinese singer renowned for her melancholic and emotive vocal style—the very quality that made her hit '香水有毒' (Poisoned Perfume) so unforgettable—Hu Yanglin possesses a unique gift for transforming complex feelings into universally resonant ballads. This isn't just a song; it's an intimate conversation with a soul that dares to love deeply, making it an exquisite piece for anyone ready to truly connect with Chinese language and culture through music.
Quick Info
| Song Name | 是我在做多情种 (I'm doing amorous) |
| Artist | 胡楊林 |
| Original Singer | Original |
| Release Year | 2005 |
| Duration | 04:05 |
The Story Behind the Song
When Hu Yanglin’s "是我在做多情种" arrived in 2005, it wasn't merely a Mandopop ballad; it was a collective sigh for countless hearts. This melancholic masterpiece delves into the quiet agony of unrequited love, capturing the bittersweet torment of a soul hopelessly entangled. Its haunting melody cradles the profound burden of loving deeply and alone, a confession whispered from the depths of disproportionate devotion.
The song’s genius lies in articulating the "多情种" – the one who loves too much, too openly, too vulnerably. It reflects a universal human vulnerability, acknowledging the heavy, lonely beauty of being the ceaseless giver of affection, even when met with silence. This poignant exploration of one-sided passion resonated deeply, establishing Hu Yanglin as the voice for every heart that has ever loved without measure or return.
✨ Lyrical Highlights
我还在为你痴痴等，你却转身去了别人的城。
Wǒ hái zài wèi nǐ chī chī děng, nǐ què zhuǎn shēn qù le bié rén de chéng.
I am still foolishly waiting for you, but you turned and went to another's city.This line beautifully contrasts the speaker's unwavering, almost naive persistence ("痴痴等") with the lover's decisive departure ("转身去了别人的城"). It vividly portrays the painful reality of unrequited love, where one remains rooted in hope while the other has moved on to a new life, symbolized by "another's city." The imagery evokes a profound sense of abandonment and solitary longing.
我把青春给了你，你把寂寞留给我。
Wǒ bǎ qīng chūn gěi le nǐ, nǐ bǎ jì mò liú gěi wǒ.
I gave my youth to you, you left loneliness to me.This powerful couplet directly expresses the profound imbalance and tragic sacrifice inherent in the relationship. The speaker’s ultimate offering of "youth"—a symbol of time, vitality, and potential—is met with the stark, desolate return of "loneliness." It encapsulates the core theme of unrequited love where one gives everything and receives only emptiness in return.
Grammar Notes
她的歌声如天籁似仙音。
Tā de gēshēng rú tiānlài sì xiānyīn.
Her singing is like celestial music, like the sound of immortals.
孩子们在公园中玩耍。
Háizimen zài gōngyuán zhōng wánshuǎ.
The children are playing in the park.
他已不再对过去耿耿于怀。
Tā yǐ bù zài duì guòqù gěnggěngyúhuái.
He no longer dwells on the past.
这道菜很难做。
Zhè dào cài hěn nán zuò.
This dish is difficult to make.