平凡之路 (The Ordinary Road) Lyrics, Pinyin & Learn Chinese
Key Vocabulary 20
Core vocabulary featured in this video
| Character | Pinyin | Meaning | Level | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 平凡 | common; ordinary | HSK 6 | ||
| 明天 | tomorrow | HSK 1 | ||
| 得到 | get; obtain; gain; receive | HSK 1 | ||
| 真的 | Really? | HSK 1 | ||
| 路上 | on the road | HSK 1 | ||
| 大海 | the sea; the ocean | HSK 2 | ||
| 方向 | direction; orientation | HSK 2 | ||
| 故事 | accident | HSK 2 | ||
| 所有 | somewhat; to some extent | HSK 2 | ||
| 永远 | for ever and ever | HSK 2 | ||
| 曾经 | once | HSK 3 | ||
| 直到 | till; until | HSK 3 | ||
| 整个 | total; entire; whole | HSK 3 | ||
| 从来 | always; all along; at all times | HSK 3 | ||
| 仍然 | still; yet; as before | HSK 3 | ||
| 失望 | be disappointed | HSK 4 | ||
| 依然 | still; as before | HSK 4 | ||
| 唯一 | only; sole; unique | HSK 5 | ||
| 拥有 | own; have; possess | HSK 5 | ||
| 绝望 | despair; give up all hope; lose all hope of | HSK 5 |
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Quick Info
| Song Name | 平凡之路 (The Ordinary Road) |
| Artist | 朴樹 |
| Original Singer | Original |
| Release Year | 2014 |
| Duration | 04:15 |
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Grammar Notes
📌 Verb/Adjective + 著的 (zhe de)
This pattern describes a continuous state, action, or characteristic, often functioning as an adjectival phrase modifying an implied or stated noun. 著 (zhe) indicates an ongoing state or manner, and 的 (de) turns the preceding phrase into a descriptive attribute.
她穿著紅裙子的樣子很美。
Tā chuān zhe hóng qún zi de yàng zi hěn měi.
She looks very beautiful in the red dress.
📌 曾經 (céng jīng)...
曾經 (céng jīng) is an adverb meaning 'once,' 'in the past,' or 'at one time.' It is used to describe an action or state that occurred at some point in the past but is not necessarily continuing or happening now. It often co-occurs with the experiential aspect marker 過 (guò).
我曾經是個害羞的孩子。
Wǒ céng jīng shì ge hài xiū de hái zi.
I once was a shy child.
📌 就算... (jiù suàn...)
就算 (jiù suàn) means 'even if,' 'even though,' or 'granted that.' It introduces a concessive clause, indicating that the main clause's action or state will occur or be true regardless of the condition stated in the 就算 clause.
就算失敗，我們也要再試一次。
Jiù suàn shī bài, wǒ men yě yào zài shì yī cì.
Even if we fail, we will try again.
📌 Verb + 過 (guò)
The particle 過 (guò) is placed after a verb to indicate that an action has been experienced at some point in the past. It emphasizes the experience of having done something rather than the completion of the action or its ongoing state.
你去過北京嗎？
Nǐ qù guò Běi jīng ma?
Have you ever been to Beijing?