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明天 (Tomorrow) Lyrics, Pinyin & Learn Chinese

PinyinTranslation

jīn今

tiān天

yǐ已

jīng经

guò过

qù去

Today has quietly flown

T

i

ā

n

h

ē

i

h

u

à

n

s

h

à

n

g

l

e

d

ē

n

g

As dusk descends, the lights ignite

tiān天

hēi黑

huàn换

shàng上

le了

dēng灯

As dusk descends, the lights ignite

T

h

e

s

k

y

g

r

o

w

s

d

a

r

k

a

n

d

t

h

e

l

i

g

h

t

s

c

o

m

e

o

n

As dusk descends, the lights ignite

wǒ我

men们

zuò坐

zài在

fáng房

jiān间

We sit within our quiet room

W

ǒ

m

e

n

z

u

ò

z

à

i

f

á

n

g

j

i

ā

n

We sit within our quiet room

W

e

'

r

e

s

i

t

t

i

n

g

i

n

t

h

e

r

o

o

m

We sit within our quiet room

L

i

s

t

e

n

i

n

g

t

o

t

h

e

w

i

n

d

a

l

o

n

g

t

h

e

w

a

y

Listening to the wind's soft tune

tīng听

zhè这

yí一

lù路

de的

fēng风

Listening to the wind's soft tune

T

ī

n

g

z

h

è

y

í

l

ù

d

e

f

ē

n

g

Listening to the wind's soft tune

Y

o

u

l

e

a

n

a

g

a

i

n

s

t

m

y

s

h

o

u

l

d

e

r

You lean against my shoulder's grace

N

ǐ

k

à

o

z

h

e

w

ǒ

d

e

b

ì

b

ǎ

n

g

You lean against my shoulder's grace

nǐ你

kào靠

zhe着

wǒ我

de的

bì臂

bǎng膀

You lean against my shoulder's grace

yǎn眼

jīng睛

bì闭

shàng上

xiū休

xi息

Your eyes are closed, in peaceful rest

C

l

o

s

i

n

g

y

o

u

r

e

y

e

s

t

o

r

e

s

t

Your eyes are closed, in peaceful rest

Y

ǎ

n

j

i

n

g

b

ì

s

h

à

n

g

x

i

ū

x

i

Your eyes are closed, in peaceful rest

zhǐ只

yào要

yǒu有

nǐ你

péi陪

bàn伴

As long as you are here with me

Z

h

ǐ

y

à

o

y

ǒ

u

n

ǐ

p

é

i

b

à

n

As long as you are here with me

A

s

l

o

n

g

a

s

y

o

u

'

r

e

b

y

m

y

s

i

d

e

As long as you are here with me

T

h

a

t

'

s

a

l

l

I

c

o

u

l

d

e

v

e

r

a

s

k

f

o

r

This truly is a joyful thing

zhè这

jiù就

shì是

hǎo好

shì事

qíng情

This truly is a joyful thing

Z

h

è

j

i

ù

s

h

ì

h

ǎ

o

s

h

ì

q

i

n

g

This truly is a joyful thing

A

l

t

h

o

u

g

h

t

i

m

e

f

l

i

e

s

b

y

Though time may swiftly pass us by

suī虽

rán然

shí时

jiān间

zǒu走

kuài快

Though time may swiftly pass us by

S

u

ī

r

á

n

s

h

í

j

i

ā

n

z

ǒ

u

k

u

à

i

Though time may swiftly pass us by

X

ī

n

l

ǐ

q

u

è

h

ě

n

n

u

ǎ

n

My heart still holds a gentle warmth

xīn心

lǐ里

què却

hěn很

nuǎn暖

My heart still holds a gentle warmth

M

y

h

e

a

r

t

s

t

i

l

l

f

e

e

l

s

w

a

r

m

My heart still holds a gentle warmth

T

h

i

s

i

s

w

h

a

t

l

o

v

e

i

s

This, truly, is what love must be

Z

h

è

j

i

ù

s

h

ì

à

i

q

í

n

g

y

a

This, truly, is what love must be

zhè这

jiù就

shì是

ài爱

qíng情

ya呀

This, truly, is what love must be

měi每

tiān天

dōu都

hěn很

ān安

Each day unfolds with such sweet peace

E

v

e

r

y

d

a

y

f

e

e

l

s

p

e

a

c

e

f

u

l

Each day unfolds with such sweet peace

M

ě

i

t

i

ā

n

d

ō

u

h

ě

n

ā

n

Each day unfolds with such sweet peace

W

ǒ

à

i

w

ǒ

m

e

n

d

e

m

í

n

g

t

i

ā

n

I love the morrow we await

wǒ我

ài爱

wǒ我

men们

de的

míng明

tiān天

I love the morrow we await

I

l

o

v

e

o

u

r

t

o

m

o

r

r

o

w

I love the morrow we await

ài爱

wǒ我

men们

de的

shí时

jiān间

I love the time we spend as one

I

l

o

v

e

o

u

r

t

i

m

e

t

o

g

e

t

h

e

r

I love the time we spend as one

À

i

w

ǒ

m

e

n

d

e

s

h

í

j

i

ā

n

I love the time we spend as one

W

e

'

v

e

w

a

l

k

e

d

s

o

m

a

n

y

r

o

a

d

s

t

o

g

e

t

h

e

r

So many roads our feet have known

Z

ǒ

u

g

u

ò

h

ě

n

d

u

ō

h

ě

n

d

u

ō

l

ù

So many roads our feet have known

zǒu走

guò过

hěn很

duō多

hěn很

duō多

lù路

So many roads our feet have known

xìng幸

fú福

jiù就

zài在

shēn身

biān边

And happiness is close at hand

X

ì

n

g

f

ú

j

i

ù

z

à

i

s

h

ē

n

b

i

ā

n

And happiness is close at hand

H

a

p

p

i

n

e

s

s

i

s

r

i

g

h

t

b

e

s

i

d

e

u

s

And happiness is close at hand

I

l

o

v

e

o

u

r

t

o

m

o

r

r

o

w

I love the morrow we await

W

ǒ

à

i

w

ǒ

m

e

n

d

e

m

í

n

g

t

i

ā

n

I love the morrow we await

wǒ我

ài爱

wǒ我

men们

de的

míng明

tiān天

I love the morrow we await

K

à

n

z

h

e

n

ǐ

d

e

l

i

ǎ

n

Gazing upon your gentle face

L

o

o

k

i

n

g

a

t

y

o

u

r

f

a

c

e

Gazing upon your gentle face

kàn看

zhe着

nǐ你

de的

liǎn脸

Gazing upon your gentle face

T

h

i

s

j

o

u

r

n

e

y

w

e

'

v

e

s

h

a

r

e

d

t

o

g

e

t

h

e

r

This journey's company we've shared

Z

h

è

y

í

l

ù

d

e

p

é

i

b

à

n

y

a

This journey's company we've shared

zhè这

yí一

lù路

de的

péi陪

bàn伴

ya呀

This journey's company we've shared

À

i

l

e

h

ě

n

d

u

ō

n

i

á

n

For so many cherished years

H

a

s

l

a

s

t

e

d

f

o

r

s

o

m

a

n

y

y

e

a

r

s

For so many cherished years

ài爱

le了

hěn很

duō多

nián年

For so many cherished years

T

o

m

o

r

r

o

w

t

h

e

s

u

n

w

i

l

l

r

i

s

e

Tomorrow when the sun ascends

míng明

tiān天

tài太

yáng阳

shēng升

qǐ起

Tomorrow when the sun ascends

M

í

n

g

t

i

ā

n

t

à

i

y

á

n

g

s

h

ē

n

g

q

ǐ

Tomorrow when the sun ascends

shì世

jiè界

hái还

huì会

hěn很

nuǎn暖

The world will still feel soft and warm

T

h

e

w

o

r

l

d

w

i

l

l

s

t

i

l

l

b

e

w

a

r

m

The world will still feel soft and warm

S

h

ì

j

i

è

h

á

i

h

u

ì

h

ě

n

n

u

ǎ

n

The world will still feel soft and warm

wǒ我

men们

yì一

qǐ起

qǐ起

chuáng床

We'll wake up side by side again

W

e

'

l

l

w

a

k

e

u

p

t

o

g

e

t

h

e

r

We'll wake up side by side again

W

ǒ

m

e

n

y

ì

q

ǐ

q

ǐ

c

h

u

á

n

g

We'll wake up side by side again

A

n

d

g

o

h

a

v

e

o

u

r

m

e

a

l

And go to share our morning meal

Q

ù

c

h

ī

w

ǒ

m

e

n

d

e

f

à

n

And go to share our morning meal

qù去

chī吃

wǒ我

men们

de的

fàn饭

And go to share our morning meal

A

w

h

o

l

e

l

i

f

e

t

i

m

e

A whole lifetime's passage

yí一

bèi辈

zi子

de的

shí时

jiān间

A whole lifetime's passage

Y

í

b

è

i

z

i

d

e

s

h

í

j

i

ā

n

A whole lifetime's passage

Q

í

s

h

í

f

ē

i

c

h

á

n

g

d

u

ǎ

n

d

u

ǎ

n

Is truly, truly very brief

I

s

a

c

t

u

a

l

l

y

s

o

v

e

r

y

s

h

o

r

t

Is truly, truly very brief

qí其

shí实

fēi非

cháng常

duǎn短

duǎn短

Is truly, truly very brief

shǒu手

wò握

zhuó着

shǒu手

yì一

qǐ起

With hands entwined, we walk along

H

a

n

d

i

n

h

a

n

d

t

o

g

e

t

h

e

r

With hands entwined, we walk along

S

h

ǒ

u

w

ò

z

h

e

s

h

ǒ

u

y

ì

q

ǐ

With hands entwined, we walk along

zǒu走

xiàng向

nà那

ge个

qián前

fāng方

Towards the future, bright and clear

W

a

l

k

i

n

g

t

o

w

a

r

d

t

h

e

f

u

t

u

r

e

Towards the future, bright and clear

Z

ǒ

u

x

i

à

n

g

n

à

g

e

q

i

á

n

f

ā

n

g

Towards the future, bright and clear

S

u

ī

r

á

n

s

h

í

j

i

ā

n

z

ǒ

u

k

u

à

i

Though time may swiftly pass us by

suī虽

rán然

shí时

jiān间

zǒu走

kuài快

Though time may swiftly pass us by

A

l

t

h

o

u

g

h

t

i

m

e

f

l

i

e

s

b

y

Though time may swiftly pass us by

M

y

h

e

a

r

t

s

t

i

l

l

f

e

e

l

s

w

a

r

m

My heart still holds a gentle warmth

xīn心

lǐ里

què却

hěn很

nuǎn暖

My heart still holds a gentle warmth

X

ī

n

l

ǐ

q

u

è

h

ě

n

n

u

ǎ

n

My heart still holds a gentle warmth

Z

h

è

j

i

ù

s

h

ì

à

i

q

í

n

g

y

a

This, truly, is what love must be

zhè这

jiù就

shì是

ài爱

qíng情

ya呀

This, truly, is what love must be

T

h

i

s

i

s

w

h

a

t

l

o

v

e

i

s

This, truly, is what love must be

E

v

e

r

y

d

a

y

f

e

e

l

s

p

e

a

c

e

f

u

l

Each day unfolds with such sweet peace

měi每

tiān天

dōu都

hěn很

ān安

Each day unfolds with such sweet peace

M

ě

i

t

i

ā

n

d

ō

u

h

ě

n

ā

n

Each day unfolds with such sweet peace

wǒ我

ài爱

wǒ我

men们

de的

míng明

tiān天

I love the morrow we await

I

l

o

v

e

o

u

r

t

o

m

o

r

r

o

w

I love the morrow we await

W

ǒ

à

i

w

ǒ

m

e

n

d

e

m

í

n

g

t

i

ā

n

I love the morrow we await

I

l

o

v

e

o

u

r

t

i

m

e

t

o

g

e

t

h

e

r

I love the time we spend as one

ài爱

wǒ我

men们

de的

shí时

jiān间

I love the time we spend as one

À

i

w

ǒ

m

e

n

d

e

s

h

í

j

i

ā

n

I love the time we spend as one

W

e

'

v

e

w

a

l

k

e

d

s

o

m

a

n

y

r

o

a

d

s

t

o

g

e

t

h

e

r

So many roads our feet have known

Z

ǒ

u

g

u

ò

h

ě

n

d

u

ō

h

ě

n

d

u

ō

l

ù

So many roads our feet have known

zǒu走

guò过

hěn很

duō多

hěn很

duō多

lù路

So many roads our feet have known

X

ì

n

g

f

ú

j

i

ù

z

à

i

s

h

ē

n

b

i

ā

n

And happiness is close at hand

xìng幸

fú福

jiù就

zài在

shēn身

biān边

And happiness is close at hand

H

a

p

p

i

n

e

s

s

i

s

r

i

g

h

t

b

e

s

i

d

e

u

s

And happiness is close at hand

I

l

o

v

e

o

u

r

t

o

m

o

r

r

o

w

I love the morrow we await

W

ǒ

à

i

w

ǒ

m

e

n

d

e

m

í

n

g

t

i

ā

n

I love the morrow we await

wǒ我

ài爱

wǒ我

men们

de的

míng明

tiān天

I love the morrow we await

kàn看

zhe着

nǐ你

de的

liǎn脸

Gazing upon your gentle face

L

o

o

k

i

n

g

a

t

y

o

u

r

f

a

c

e

Gazing upon your gentle face

K

à

n

z

h

e

n

ǐ

d

e

l

i

ǎ

n

Gazing upon your gentle face

T

h

i

s

j

o

u

r

n

e

y

w

e

'

v

e

s

h

a

r

e

d

t

o

g

e

t

h

e

r

This journey's company we've shared

Z

h

è

y

í

l

ù

d

e

p

é

i

b

à

n

y

a

This journey's company we've shared

zhè这

yí一

lù路

de的

péi陪

bàn伴

ya呀

This journey's company we've shared

H

a

s

l

a

s

t

e

d

f

o

r

s

o

m

a

n

y

y

e

a

r

s

For so many cherished years

ài爱

le了

hěn很

duō多

nián年

For so many cherished years

À

i

l

e

h

ě

n

d

u

ō

n

i

á

n

For so many cherished years

T

i

ā

n

l

i

à

n

g

l

e

,

w

ǒ

d

e

à

i

r

é

n

The day breaks now, my dearest love

tiān天

liàng亮

le了

wǒ我

de的

ài爱

rén人

The day breaks now, my dearest love

D

a

y

b

r

e

a

k

h

a

s

c

o

m

e

,

m

y

l

o

v

e

The day breaks now, my dearest love

W

i

t

h

y

o

u

b

e

s

i

d

e

m

e

With you always by my side

Y

ǒ

u

n

ǐ

p

é

i

w

ǒ

With you always by my side

yǒu有

nǐ你

péi陪

wǒ我

With you always by my side

E

v

e

r

y

d

a

y

i

s

a

s

u

n

n

y

d

a

y

Each day becomes a sunny day

M

ě

i

t

i

ā

n

d

ō

u

s

h

ì

q

í

n

g

t

i

ā

n

Each day becomes a sunny day

měi每

tiān天

dōu都

shì是

qíng晴

tiān天

Each day becomes a sunny day

Key HSK Vocabulary

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK	Action
明天	míng tiān	tomorrow, the near future	HSK 1
前方	qián fāng	front, the space ahead	HSK 6
多年	duō nián	many years, for many years	HSK 4
其实	qí shí	actually, in reality	HSK 3
幸福	xìng fú	happiness, well being	HSK 3
虽然	suī rán	though, although	HSK 2
眼睛	yǎn jing	eye	HSK 2
晴天	qíng tiān	sunny day	HSK 2
爱情	ài qíng	love , affection	HSK 2
爱人	ài ren	lover, dollbaby	HSK 2
太阳	tài yang	the sun, sunshine	HSK 2
好事	hǎo shì	nosy, busybody	HSK 2
已经	yǐ jīng	already	HSK 2
心里	xīn li	in the heart, in one's heart	HSK 2
走过	zǒu guò	to go by, to walk across	HSK 2
今天	jīn tiān	today, this day	HSK 1
休息	xiū xi	rest, have a rest	HSK 1
房间	fáng jiān	room, chamber	HSK 1
时间	shí jiān	time
每天	měi tiān	every day, each day

That quiet sense of potential, the subtle hum of hope for a fresh start each new day – it's a universal human emotion. What if you could harness that very feeling to effortlessly unlock the beauty of Mandarin? Get ready to do just that with "明天" (Tomorrow), a poignant song brought to you by "Learn Chinese in a Song."

This unique project isn't just about catchy melodies; it's dedicated to making Chinese language acquisition enjoyable and profoundly effective. By expertly setting popular or specially composed songs with accurate pinyin and English translations, "Learn Chinese in a Song" offers an immersive way to master vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation, forging a deep connection with the language through the power of music.

Quick Info


Song Name	明天 (Tomorrow)
Artist	Learn Chinese in a Song
Original Singer	Original
Release Year	2023
Duration	03:45

The Story Behind the Song

"明天" isn't merely a song; it's a tenderly crafted beacon, born from the heart of "Learn Chinese in a Song" to gently guide aspiring learners. Its beauty lies in a profound simplicity: common words and structures become a lyrical embrace, whispering a promise of clarity and progress. This isn't just a lesson in language, but an elegant invitation to engage with Chinese culture through an immediate, accessible emotional landscape, proving that even the most fundamental phrases can carry the weight of profound aspiration.

The track transcends its instructional purpose, blooming into a quiet anthem of hope. Each note and syllable, focusing on the simple truth of "tomorrow," echoes a universal human longing for new beginnings and brighter prospects. It's a testament to the Chinese spirit of perseverance and forward-looking optimism, transforming the daunting path of language acquisition into an encouraging journey toward an envisioned future. "明天" becomes a personal mantra, an inspiring reminder that with each new dawn, opportunity and understanding await.

✨ Lyrical Highlights

明天会更好
Míngtiān huì gèng hǎo
Tomorrow will be better

This line is the song's unwavering mantra, echoing the universal human desire for improvement and solace. Its directness conveys a powerful message of optimism, reassuring us that challenges are temporary and hope is always on the horizon. It beautifully encapsulates the resilience needed to face uncertainty, making it both iconic and deeply comforting.

明天是新的开始
Míngtiān shì xīn de kāishǐ
Tomorrow is a new beginning

This line elevates "tomorrow" beyond just a better day, framing it as a complete reset and a fresh chapter. It inspires individuals to view each new dawn as an opportunity for transformation and growth, letting go of past failures or sorrows. This phrase resonates deeply as it directly links the passage of time with personal renewal and the endless potential for change.

Grammar Notes

📌 只要...就...

This pattern is used to express a conditional relationship, meaning 'as long as... then...' or 'only if... then...'. '只要' introduces the condition, and '就' introduces the result or consequence.

只要你来，我们就开始。

Zhǐ yào nǐ lái, wǒ men jiù kāi shǐ.

As long as you come, we will start.

📌 虽然...却...

This pattern is used to express a concessive relationship, meaning 'although... yet/but...'. '虽然' introduces a concession or an unexpected situation, and '却' introduces a contrasting or unexpected result.

虽然下雨了，我们却没带伞。

Suī rán xià yǔ le, wǒ men què méi dài sǎn.

Although it's raining, we didn't bring an umbrella.

📌 V + 着

The particle '着' (zhe) is placed after a verb to indicate that an action or state is ongoing, continuous, or in progress. It describes the manner or state in which something is happening.

他笑着看我。

Tā xiào zhe kàn wǒ.

He is smiling and looking at me.

📌 每...都...

This pattern is used to express universality, meaning 'every...' or 'all...'. '每' (měi) means 'every' and is followed by a noun or measure word, while '都' (dōu) means 'all' and is typically placed before the verb or adjective to reinforce the universality.

他每天都跑步。

Tā měi tiān dōu pǎo bù.

He runs every day.