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眉間雪 Lyrics & Pinyin - Learn Chinese Song

PinyinTranslation

shì是

bu不

shì是

měi每

zhǒng种

gǎn感

qíng情

dōu都

bù不

róng容

chén沉

nì溺

fàng放

sì肆

s

h

ì

b

ù

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h

ì

m

ě

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ō

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b

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c

h

é

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n

ì

f

à

n

g

s

ì

Does every love forbid deep embrace, free and wild?

jiāo交

xīn心

dàn淡

rú如

jūn君

zǐ子

j

i

ā

o

x

ī

n

d

à

n

r

ú

j

ū

n

z

ǐ

A bond like gentlemen, serene and mild.

zhī只

dào道

shì是

nà那

xiē些

wú无

guān关

fēng风

huā花

xuě雪

yuè月

de的

xiāng相

sī思

z

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ǐ

d

à

o

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h

ì

n

à

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ē

w

ú

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ā

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ě

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u

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d

e

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n

g

s

ī

Just speak of yearnings, not of romance, but of longing deep,

shuō说

lái来

jǐ几

rén人

néng能

zhī知

s

h

u

ō

l

á

i

j

ǐ

r

é

n

n

é

n

g

z

h

ī

How many secrets can one keep?

yuàn院

nèi内

dōng冬

chū初

xī昔

nián年

yǔ与

nǐ你

zāi栽

de的

táo桃

shù树

y

u

à

n

n

è

i

d

ō

n

g

c

h

ū

x

ī

n

i

á

n

y

ǔ

n

ǐ

z

ā

i

d

e

t

á

o

s

h

ù

In early winter, the peach tree we planted in the yard,

yè叶

luò落

zǎo早

zuò做

chén尘

tǔ土

y

è

l

u

ò

z

ǎ

o

z

u

ò

c

h

é

n

t

ǔ

Its leaves long turned to dust, a fate so hard.

xīn新

xuě雪

lái来

shí时

yòu又

jiāng将

chén陈

jiǔ酒

mái埋

le了

jǐ几

hú壶

x

ī

n

x

u

ě

l

á

i

s

h

í

y

ò

u

j

i

ā

n

g

c

h

é

n

j

i

ǔ

m

á

i

l

e

j

ǐ

h

ú

When new snow falls, I bury aged wine once more,

pàn盼

nǐ你

guī归

lái来

hòu后

duì对

zhuó酌

p

à

n

n

ǐ

g

u

ī

l

á

i

h

ò

u

d

u

ì

z

h

u

ó

Hoping to drink with you, when you return to my door.

chuān穿

guò过

luò落

yàn雁

xiū修

zhú竹

kàn看

guò过

yuè月

shēng升

rì日

mù暮

c

h

u

ā

n

g

u

ò

l

u

ò

y

à

n

x

i

ū

z

h

ú

k

à

n

g

u

ò

y

u

è

s

h

ē

n

g

r

ì

m

ù

Through falling geese and slender bamboo, watched moon rise and day descend,

nǐ你

shuō说

yǒu有

yí一

rì日

zǒng总

huì会

míng名

yáng扬

tiān天

xià下

shí实

xiàn现

nǐ你

bào抱

fù负

n

ǐ

s

h

u

ō

y

ǒ

u

y

ī

r

ì

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ǒ

n

g

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ā

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à

s

h

í

x

i

à

n

n

ǐ

b

à

o

f

ù

You said one day your name would spread, your grand ambitions transcend.

nà那

shí时

dī低

tóu头

tì替

nǐ你

jiàn剑

suì穗

chán缠

zhe着

xīn新

liú流

sū苏

n

à

s

h

í

d

ī

t

ó

u

t

ì

n

ǐ

j

i

à

n

s

u

ì

c

h

á

n

z

h

e

x

ī

n

l

i

ú

s

ū

I bowed my head, tying new tassels to your sword's hilt so fine,

xīn心

yuàn愿

wèi未

tīng听

qīng清

chǔ楚

x

ī

n

y

u

à

n

w

è

i

t

ī

n

g

q

ī

n

g

c

h

ǔ

Your heart's desire, I barely heard it then, or was it mine?

hái还

guà挂

zhe着

liú流

sū苏

shì是

fǒu否

yīng应

gāi该

mǎn满

zú足

h

á

i

g

u

à

z

h

e

l

i

ú

s

ū

s

h

ì

f

ǒ

u

y

ī

n

g

g

ā

i

m

ǎ

n

z

ú

The tassel still hangs, should I be content, or should I grieve?

yě也

wèi为

nǐ你

fèng缝

hǎo好

dōng冬

yī衣

jì寄

qù去

shū书

xìn信

yì一

liǎng两

jù句

dīng叮

zhǔ嘱

y

ě

w

è

i

n

ǐ

f

è

n

g

h

ǎ

o

d

ō

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g

y

ī

j

ì

q

ù

s

h

ū

x

ì

n

y

ī

l

i

ǎ

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j

ù

d

ī

n

g

z

h

ǔ

I stitched your winter clothes, sent letters with a word or two,

gāi该

qìng庆

xìng幸

zhì至

yuǎn远

zhì至

shū疏

nǐ你

wǒ我

hái还

wèi未

zhì至

mò陌

lù路

g

ā

i

q

ì

n

g

x

ì

n

g

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ì

y

u

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ì

s

h

ū

n

ǐ

w

ǒ

h

á

i

w

è

i

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h

ì

m

ò

l

ù

Should I be glad, though distant, we're not strangers, me and you?

shì是

shí时

guāng光

cóng从

lái来

cán残

kù酷

s

h

ì

s

h

í

g

u

ā

n

g

c

ó

n

g

l

á

i

c

á

n

k

ù

Is it time that has always been so cruel?

zuì最

hài害

pà怕

jiǔ酒

sì肆

xián闲

tán谈

shí时

hòu候

tīng听

jiàn见

nǐ你

míng名

zì字

z

u

ì

h

à

i

p

à

j

i

ǔ

s

ì

x

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á

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t

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à

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n

ǐ

m

í

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g

z

ì

My greatest fear, in taverns, when your name is lightly spoken,

yǔ语

qì气

qī七

fēn分

shú熟

shí识

y

ǔ

q

ì

q

ī

f

ē

n

s

h

ú

s

h

í

With an air of familiarity, a trust unspoken.

huí回

guò过

shén神

xiào笑

wèn问

hé何

fāng方

dà大

xiá侠

xìng姓

míng名

jìng竟

bù不

zhī知

h

u

í

g

u

ò

s

h

é

n

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à

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ì

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b

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h

ī

I gather my wits, ask with a smile, "Of which hero do you speak? I do not know,"

xiào笑

róng容

yǒu有

duō多

fěng讽

cì刺

x

i

à

o

r

ó

n

g

y

ǒ

u

d

u

ō

f

è

n

g

c

ì

My smile, a bitter mockery, hides the truth below.

zhēn斟

jiǔ酒

dú独

zhuó酌

xì细

xuě雪

fēn纷

fēn纷

fù覆

shàng上

méi眉

mù目

z

h

ē

n

j

i

ǔ

d

ú

z

h

u

ó

x

ì

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u

ě

f

ē

n

f

ē

n

f

ù

s

h

à

n

g

m

é

i

m

ù

Pouring wine, drinking alone, fine snow dusts my brow and eyes,

qīng清

hán寒

yǐ已

rán然

rù入

gǔ骨

q

ī

n

g

h

á

n

y

ǐ

r

á

n

r

ù

g

ǔ

A bitter chill already seeped through, deep within.

hái还

yì忆

zuì最

chū初

yǒu有

nǐ你

chě扯

guò过

yī衣

xiù袖

qīng轻

fú拂

h

á

i

y

ì

z

u

ì

c

h

ū

y

ǒ

u

n

ǐ

c

h

ě

g

u

ò

y

ī

x

i

ù

q

ī

n

g

f

ú

I recall the start, you gently tugged my sleeve,

xiào笑

shuō说

xuě雪

róng融

sì似

lèi泪

zhū珠

x

i

à

o

s

h

u

ō

x

u

ě

r

ó

n

g

s

h

ì

l

è

i

z

h

ū

And smiled, saying melting snow was like tears, I still believe.

céng曾

jīng经

xiāng相

bàn伴

xiāng相

hù护

shuō说

zhe着

chū初

xīn心

bú不

fù负

c

é

n

g

j

ī

n

g

x

i

ā

n

g

b

à

n

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i

ā

n

g

h

ù

s

h

u

ō

z

h

e

c

h

ū

x

ī

n

b

ù

f

ù

We once walked together, protected each other, swore our hearts wouldn't stray,

xiǎng想

qǐ起

mǒu某

yí一

rì日

péi陪

nǐ你

cè策

mǎ马

tóng同

yóu游

nào闹

shì市

zhōng中

màn漫

bù步

x

i

ǎ

n

g

q

ǐ

m

ǒ

u

y

ī

r

ì

p

é

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n

ǐ

c

è

m

ǎ

t

ó

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y

ó

u

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à

o

s

h

ì

z

h

ō

n

g

m

à

n

b

ù

I recall a day, riding horses through the market, laughing all the way,

nà那

shí时

zhèng正

féng逢

yáng扬

zhōu州

sān三

yuè月

táo桃

huā花

pù铺

mǎn满

lù路

n

à

s

h

í

z

h

è

n

g

f

é

n

g

y

á

n

g

z

h

ō

u

s

ā

n

y

u

è

t

á

o

h

u

ā

p

ù

m

ǎ

n

l

ù

'Twas Yangzhou's third month, peach blossoms paved the ground so bright,

shén神

qíng情

nán难

miǎn免

huǎng恍

hū惚

s

h

é

n

q

í

n

g

n

á

n

m

i

ǎ

n

h

u

ǎ

n

g

h

ū

My mind, lost in reverie, cannot grasp the light.

jiāng江

hú湖

de的

jìn尽

tóu头

shì是

fǒu否

zhī只

shèng剩

gū孤

dú独

j

i

ā

n

g

h

ú

d

e

j

ì

n

t

ó

u

s

h

ì

f

ǒ

u

z

h

ǐ

s

h

è

n

g

g

ū

d

ú

At the end of this martial world, is only solitude left to find?

dōu都

guài怪

wǒ我

líng玲

lóng珑

xīn心

sī思

zhí执

niàn念

tài太

guò过

yǐ以

chén尘

wǎng网

zì自

fù缚

d

ō

u

g

u

à

i

w

ǒ

l

í

n

g

l

ó

n

g

x

ī

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ī

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í

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à

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à

i

g

u

ò

y

ǐ

c

h

é

n

w

ǎ

n

g

z

ì

f

ù

Blame my intricate heart, my deep obsession, self-bound in a dusty snare,

qián前

fāng方

tài太

liáo辽

kuò阔

ruò若

wèn问

cǐ此

qù去

yìng应

qù去

xiàng向

hé何

chù处

q

i

á

n

f

ā

n

g

t

à

i

l

i

á

o

k

u

ò

r

u

ò

w

è

n

c

ǐ

q

ù

y

ī

n

g

q

ù

x

i

à

n

g

h

é

c

h

ù

The path ahead is vast, if asked where to go from here,

bǎ把

lái来

lù路

dàng当

zuò做

guī归

tú途

b

ǎ

l

á

i

l

ù

d

à

n

g

z

u

ò

g

u

ī

t

ú

I'll make the road I came my home, my path held dear.

táo桃

shù树

xià下

nà那

nián年

luò落

xuě雪

wèi为

nǐ你

chàng唱

yí一

duàn段

yuè乐

fǔ府

t

á

o

s

h

ù

x

i

à

n

à

n

i

á

n

l

u

ò

x

u

ě

w

è

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n

ǐ

c

h

à

n

g

y

ī

d

u

à

n

y

u

è

f

ǔ

Beneath the peach tree, that year, I sang you a Yuefu as snow fell,

xìn信

le了

rén人

bù不

rú如

gù故

x

ì

n

l

e

r

é

n

b

ù

r

ú

g

ù

Believing old friends are better, a truth I knew so well.

zhī只

rú如

jīn今

máng茫

máng茫

dà大

xuě雪

zhī之

zhōng中

děng等

zhe着

shuí谁

huí回

gù顾

z

h

ǐ

r

ú

j

ī

n

m

á

n

g

m

á

n

g

d

à

x

u

ě

z

h

ī

z

h

ō

n

g

d

ě

n

g

z

h

e

s

h

é

i

h

u

í

g

ù

Now, in the vast expanse of snow, for whom do I await a glance?

míng明

zhī知

wú无

rén人

huí回

gù顾

m

í

n

g

z

h

ī

w

ú

r

é

n

h

u

í

g

ù

Knowing full well no one will turn, by chance.

shuí谁

néng能

chū初

xīn心

bú不

fù负

s

h

é

i

n

é

n

g

c

h

ū

x

ī

n

b

ù

f

ù

Who can remain true to their heart's first plea?

Key HSK Vocabulary

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK	Action
叮嘱	dīng zhǔ	warn, exhort	HSK 7
尽头	jìn tóu	end	HSK 7
归来	guī lái	return, come back or be back	HSK 7
放肆	fàng sì	wanton, unbridled	HSK 7
去向	qù xiàng	direction in which sb. or sth. has gone, the direction in which sb. or sth. has gone	HSK 7
何处	hé chù	where, what place	HSK 7
抱负	bào fù	aspiration, ambition	HSK 7
心思	xīn si	thought, idea	HSK 7
穿过	chuān guò	cross, penetrate	HSK 7
君子	jūn zǐ	nobleman, person of noble character	HSK 7
庆幸	qìng xìng	to rejoice, to be glad	HSK 7
前方	qián fāng	front, the space ahead	HSK 6
低头	dī tóu	lower one's head, bow one's head	HSK 6
心愿	xīn yuàn	wish, dream	HSK 6
笑容	xiào róng	smile, smiling expression	HSK 6
天下	tiān xià	China or the world, domination	HSK 6
孤独	gū dú	lonely, solitary	HSK 6
神情	shén qíng	look, expression	HSK 5
回顾	huí gù	look back, review	HSK 5
桃树	táo shù	peach , peach tree	HSK 5

Some memories don't just linger; they settle upon you with the delicate chill and profound beauty of a single snowflake. That poignant feeling is exactly what HITA, the acclaimed Chinese singer, encapsulates in her evocative gǔfēng masterpiece, '眉間雪' (Méijiānxuě). Celebrated for her distinctive voice and emotive performances that captivated the online music community, HITA weaves poetic depth and traditional Chinese aesthetics into every note, offering not just a song, but an unforgettable journey into the heart of Chinese culture and language.

Quick Info


Song Name	眉間雪 (Méijiānxuě)
Artist	HITA
Original Singer	Original
Release Year	2012
Duration	04:22

The Story Behind the Song

"Méijiānxuě," or "Snow between the brows," isn't merely a title; it's a profound whisper of quiet sorrow etched into the very soul of gǔfēng music. HITA, with her signature voice, doesn't just sing this piece; she weaves a delicate, shimmering tapestry of enduring love and an almost unbearable longing. The 'snow' here isn't cold, but a fragile, aching beauty settled in quiet contemplation, a metaphor for a profound sadness that beautifies rather than diminishes, or an understated grace that speaks volumes without a single outward tear.

Through HITA's emotive delivery and the song's classical Chinese imagery, "Méijiānxuě" transcends a simple narrative, becoming an immersive journey into the depths of a heart that remembers. It's the silent ache of a love preserved across time, a poignant elegy for what might have been, yet also a testament to beauty found in remembrance. This iconic gǔfēng piece isn't just heard; it's felt, a haunting echo of devotion that lingers long after the final note, leaving behind a trace of exquisite, bittersweet wonder.

✨ Lyrical Highlights

眉間一點雪，是舊時約
Méi jiān yī diǎn xuě, shì jiù shí yuē
A speck of snow between the brows, is an old promise.

This line encapsulates the song's central metaphor, linking a visual image of fleeting beauty or sorrow (snow on the brow) directly to a forgotten or broken past promise. It beautifully intertwines the physical mark of time or grief with the emotional weight of a shared memory, highlighting the poignant persistence of a vow in the face of its unfulfillment.

經年一夢，忽醒已是白頭翁
Jīng nián yī mèng, hū xǐng yǐ shì bái tóu wēng
A dream of many years, suddenly waking to find oneself an old man.

This vivid imagery powerfully conveys the cruel passage of time and the protagonist's profound regret. It expresses the shock of realizing a lifetime has passed in what felt like a dream, emphasizing the sorrow of unfulfilled love and lost youth upon a sudden, harsh awakening to old age.

Grammar Notes

📌 是不是... / 是否...

This pattern is used to form a yes/no question by juxtaposing an affirmative and negative form of a verb or adjective. It can also imply a rhetorical question or speculation. '是不是' is common in spoken language, while '是否' is more formal, often used in written contexts or for rhetorical effect, meaning 'whether or not'.

你是不是也觉得这首歌很好听？

Nǐ shì bùshì yě juéde zhè shǒu gē hěn hǎotīng?

Don't you also think this song is very pleasant to listen to?

📌 动词 + 着 (zhe)

The particle '着' (zhe) is attached to a verb to indicate that an action is ongoing, a state is continuing, or an action is performed in a certain manner, often implying a static or sustained situation. In the lyrics, '缠着' indicates the tassel is in a state of being wrapped, and '挂着' indicates the tassel is in a state of being hung.

他正看着书。

Tā zhèng kànzhe shū.

He is currently reading a book.

📌 将 (jiāng) + 宾语 + 动词

In classical Chinese or more formal/literary modern Chinese, '将' (jiāng) can precede the direct object and the main verb, similar to '把' (bǎ), to highlight the object and its involvement in the action. It often emphasizes the disposal or handling of the object.

请将垃圾分类投放。

Qǐng jiāng lājī fēnlèi tóufàng.

Please sort and dispose of the trash.

📌 动词 + 过 (guò)

The particle '过' (guò) is placed after a verb to indicate that the action expressed by the verb has been experienced at some point in the past. It refers to a past experience, rather than a completed action with present relevance (which is often denoted by '了').

我从来没有去过北方。

Wǒ cónglái méiyǒu qùguò běifāng.

I have never been to the north.