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只要你在 Lyrics & Pinyin - Learn Chinese Song

PinyinTranslation

zhǐ只

yào要

nǐ你

zài在

As long as you are here

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As Long As You're Here

tiān天

hēi黑

de的

shí时

hòu候

When the sky is dark

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When the sky is dark

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Do not be afraid

bú不

yào要

hài害

pà怕

Do not be afraid

wǒ我

huì会

zài在

zhè这

lǐ里

I will be right here

I

w

i

l

l

b

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r

i

g

h

t

h

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r

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I will be right here

A

c

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m

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a

n

y

y

o

u

t

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a

l

k

Accompany you to talk

péi陪

nǐ你

shuō说

huà话

Accompany you to talk

W

h

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n

t

h

e

r

o

a

d

i

s

f

a

r

When the road is far

lù路

yuǎn远

de的

shí时

hòu候

When the road is far

bú不

yào要

jué觉

de得

lèi累

Do not feel tired

D

o

n

o

t

f

e

e

l

t

i

r

e

d

Do not feel tired

wǒ我

huì会

shǒu手

qiān牵

shǒu手

I will go hand in hand

I

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n

d

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I will (go) hand in hand

gēn跟

nǐ你

yì一

qǐ起

zǒu走

Walk together with you

W

a

l

k

t

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g

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t

h

e

r

w

i

t

h

y

o

u

Walk together with you

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l

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Although the world is vast, I only see you.

suī虽

rán然

shì世

jiè界

dà大

wǒ我

zhī只

kàn看

jiàn见

nǐ你

Although the world is vast, I only see you.

nǐ你

de的

měi每

yì一

dī滴

lèi泪

wǒ我

dōu都

zài在

yì意

I care about every tear you shed.

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I care about every tear you shed.

zhǐ只

yào要

nǐ你

zài在

wǒ我

jiù就

yǒu有

lì力

liàng量

As long as you are here, I have strength.

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As long as you are here, I have strength.

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Regardless of what others say

bù不

guǎn管

bié别

de的

rén人

zěn怎

me么

jiǎng讲

Regardless of what others say

zhǐ只

yào要

nǐ你

zài在

wǒ我

jiù就

yǒu有

yáng阳

guāng光

As long as you're here, I'll have sunshine.

A

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v

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u

n

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h

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n

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As long as you're here, I'll have sunshine.

qù去

dào到

nǎ哪

lǐ里

dōu都

shì是

tiān天

liàng亮

It's dawn no matter where you go.

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y

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g

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It's dawn no matter where you go.

bié别

kū哭

bié别

pà怕

Don't cry, don't be afraid

D

o

n

'

t

c

r

y

,

d

o

n

'

t

b

e

a

f

r

a

i

d

Don't cry, don't be afraid

zhǐ只

yào要

nǐ你

zài在

wǒ我

jiù就

shì是

jiā家

As long as you're here, this is home.

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As long as you're here, this is home.

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As long as you are here, I have strength.

zhǐ只

yào要

nǐ你

zài在

wǒ我

jiù就

yǒu有

lì力

liàng量

As long as you are here, I have strength.

bù不

guǎn管

bié别

de的

rén人

zěn怎

me么

jiǎng讲

Regardless of what others say

R

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Regardless of what others say

zhǐ只

yào要

nǐ你

zài在

wǒ我

jiù就

zài在

As long as you are here, I will be there

A

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l

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As long as you are here, I will be there

tiān天

hēi黑

de的

shí时

hòu候

When the sky is dark

W

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k

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When the sky is dark

D

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n

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t

b

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a

f

r

a

i

d

Do not be afraid

bú不

yào要

hài害

pà怕

Do not be afraid

wǒ我

huì会

zài在

zhè这

lǐ里

I will be right here

I

w

i

l

l

b

e

r

i

g

h

t

h

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r

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I will be right here

péi陪

nǐ你

shuō说

huà话

Accompany you to talk

A

c

c

o

m

p

a

n

y

y

o

u

t

o

t

a

l

k

Accompany you to talk

lù路

yuǎn远

de的

shí时

hòu候

When the road is far

W

h

e

n

t

h

e

r

o

a

d

i

s

f

a

r

When the road is far

D

o

n

o

t

f

e

e

l

t

i

r

e

d

Do not feel tired

bú不

yào要

jué觉

de得

lèi累

Do not feel tired

wǒ我

huì会

shǒu手

qiān牵

shǒu手

I will go hand in hand

I

w

i

l

l

(

g

o

)

h

a

n

d

i

n

h

a

n

d

I will (go) hand in hand

W

a

l

k

t

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g

e

t

h

e

r

w

i

t

h

y

o

u

Walk together with you

gēn跟

nǐ你

yì一

qǐ起

zǒu走

Walk together with you

A

l

t

h

o

u

g

h

t

h

e

w

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l

d

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v

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I

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n

l

y

s

e

e

y

o

u

.

Although the world is vast, I only see you.

suī虽

rán然

shì世

jiè界

dà大

wǒ我

zhī只

kàn看

jiàn见

nǐ你

Although the world is vast, I only see you.

nǐ你

de的

měi每

yì一

dī滴

lèi泪

wǒ我

dōu都

zài在

yì意

I care about every tear you shed.

I

c

a

r

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a

b

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u

t

e

v

e

r

y

t

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s

h

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d

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I care about every tear you shed.

zhǐ只

yào要

nǐ你

zài在

wǒ我

jiù就

yǒu有

lì力

liàng量

As long as you are here, I have strength.

A

s

l

o

n

g

a

s

y

o

u

a

r

e

h

e

r

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,

I

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a

v

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As long as you are here, I have strength.

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w

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t

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s

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Regardless of what others say

bù不

guǎn管

bié别

de的

rén人

zěn怎

me么

jiǎng讲

Regardless of what others say

zhǐ只

yào要

nǐ你

zài在

wǒ我

jiù就

yǒu有

yáng阳

guāng光

As long as you're here, I'll have sunshine.

A

s

l

o

n

g

a

s

y

o

u

'

r

e

h

e

r

e

,

I

'

l

l

h

a

v

e

s

u

n

s

h

i

n

e

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As long as you're here, I'll have sunshine.

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s

d

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n

n

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m

a

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t

e

r

w

h

e

r

e

y

o

u

g

o

.

It's dawn no matter where you go.

qù去

dào到

nǎ哪

lǐ里

dōu都

shì是

tiān天

liàng亮

It's dawn no matter where you go.

D

o

n

'

t

c

r

y

,

d

o

n

'

t

b

e

a

f

r

a

i

d

Don't cry, don't be afraid

bié别

kū哭

bié别

pà怕

Don't cry, don't be afraid

zhǐ只

yào要

nǐ你

zài在

wǒ我

jiù就

shì是

jiā家

As long as you're here, this is home.

A

s

l

o

n

g

a

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y

o

u

'

r

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h

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As long as you're here, this is home.

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As long as you are here, I have strength.

zhǐ只

yào要

nǐ你

zài在

wǒ我

jiù就

yǒu有

lì力

liàng量

As long as you are here, I have strength.

bù不

guǎn管

bié别

de的

rén人

zěn怎

me么

jiǎng讲

Regardless of what others say

R

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Regardless of what others say

zhǐ只

yào要

nǐ你

zài在

wǒ我

jiù就

zài在

As long as you are here, I will be there

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As long as you are here, I will be there

Key HSK Vocabulary

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK	Action
只要	zhǐ yào	so long as, provided
在意	zài yì	mind, care about	HSK 7
要害	yào hài	vital part, crucial point	HSK 7
有力	yǒu lì	strong, forceful	HSK 5
就是	jiù shì	exactly, precisely	HSK 3
阳光	yáng guāng	sunlight, sunshine	HSK 3
虽然	suī rán	though, although	HSK 2
别的	bié de	else, other	HSK 1
哪里	nǎ lǐ	where, wherever	HSK 1
说话	shuō huà	speak, talk	HSK 1
这里	zhè lǐ	here	HSK 1
看见	kàn jiàn	to see, to catch sight of
天黑	tiān hēi	get dark , deepening dusk
天亮	tiān liàng	dawn, daybreak
觉得	jué de	to think that ..., to feel that ...
大我	dà wǒ	the big self—the collective the greater self
时候	shí hou	time, length of time
手牵手	shǒu qiān shǒu	hand in hand

What if the comfort of a steadfast presence could guide your journey into Chinese? That's the feeling '只要你在' evokes, a heartwarming track from Learn Chinese in a Song – an innovative project entirely devoted to making language learning an immersive, rhythmic delight. Forget sterile textbooks; their original compositions seamlessly infuse practical vocabulary and grammar into unforgettable melodies, transforming the often-daunting task of mastering Mandarin into an engaging, melodious adventure.

Quick Info


Song Name	只要你在 (Learn Chinese through songs)
Artist	Learn Chinese in a Song
Original Singer	Original
Release Year	2018
Duration	03:45

The Story Behind the Song

Imagine a tender whisper, a steadfast promise crafted into melody. "只要你在" isn't merely a language lesson; it's an intimate journey into the heart of Chinese expression, where the profound comfort of presence and unwavering assurance are given voice. Born from a desire to teach learners the very essence of heartfelt connection, this song unfolds like a gentle embrace, its structure designed not just to imprint vocabulary, but to infuse it with genuine emotion.

The delicate repetition and soothing cadence become a conduit for universal feelings, transforming simple phrases of love and certainty into a deeply felt experience. It illuminates how deeply cherished the sentiment of "as long as you are here" is within Chinese culture, acting as both a linguistic guide and an emotional anchor, teaching us to not just speak, but truly feel the language of devotion.

✨ Lyrical Highlights

你是我生命中最美丽的风景，是照亮我世界的星星。
Nǐ shì wǒ shēngmìng zhōng zuì měilì de fēngjǐng, shì zhàoliàng wǒ shìjiè de xīngxīng.
You are the most beautiful scenery in my life, the star that illuminates my world.

This line uses rich, romantic metaphors of a beautiful landscape and a guiding star to express the beloved's profound importance. It poetically conveys that their presence not only brings aesthetic joy but also provides light and direction, transforming the singer's entire world. This beautifully connects to the theme of finding life's ultimate beauty and guidance through another's steadfast presence.

只要你在身边陪伴，所有的烦恼都会消散。
Zhǐyào nǐ zài biān biān péibàn, suǒyǒude fánnǎo dōu huì xiāosàn.
As long as you are by my side, all worries will dissipate.

This iconic line perfectly encapsulates the song's central message with its hopeful and comforting sentiment. It highlights the tranquilizing power of companionship, suggesting that the mere presence of the loved one is a remedy for all of life's anxieties. It beautifully articulates how their presence brings profound peace, fulfilling the song's core theme that love offers ultimate solace and freedom from worry.

Grammar Notes

📌 只要...就...

This structure indicates a conditional relationship, meaning 'as long as... then...' or 'provided that... then...'. The clause after 只要 states the necessary condition, and the clause after 就 states the consequence that will follow.

只要努力学习，就能取得好成绩。

Zhǐyào nǔlì xuéxí, jiù néng qǔdé hǎo chéngjì.

As long as you study hard, you will achieve good grades.

📌 ...的时候

This phrase is used after a verb, adjective, or clause to indicate 'when...', 'at the time of...', or 'during...'. It specifies a particular time or circumstance when an action occurs or a state exists.

我回家的时候，妈妈正在做饭。

Wǒ huíjiā de shíhou, māma zhèngzài zuòfàn.

When I got home, Mom was cooking.

📌 不要/别...

Both 不要 (bùyào) and 别 (bié) are used to form negative commands or prohibitions, meaning 'don't' or 'do not'. 别 is a more informal and often more emphatic way to say 'don't', sometimes implying a warning or urgent advice.

别担心，我会帮你。

Bié dānxīn, wǒ huì bāng nǐ.

Don't worry, I will help you.

📌 虽然... (但/但是/可是/却)...

This structure is used to express a concessive relationship, meaning 'although', 'even though', or 'in spite of'. 雖然 introduces a premise, and the following clause (often introduced by 但, 但是, 可是, or 卻) presents a contrast or an unexpected outcome. The second conjunction can sometimes be omitted if the contrast is clear from context.

虽然下雨了，我们还是要去公园。

Suīrán xiàyǔ le, wǒmen háishì yào qù gōngyuán.

Although it's raining, we still want to go to the park.

📌 不管...都/也...

This pattern expresses 'no matter (what/who/where/when/how)...' or 'regardless of...'. It indicates that the statement in the second clause (often containing 都 or 也) remains true or happens universally, regardless of the condition or question posed in the first clause.

不管多忙，他都会抽出时间读书。

Bùguǎn duō máng, tā dōu huì chōuchū shíjiān dúshū.

No matter how busy he is, he will make time to read.