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月亮代表我的心 (yuèliang dàibiǎo wǒ de xīn) arguably has been the most popular karaoke song in China for the past 30 years. Most people can sing this song and now it is still one of the best-loved songs with the new generation of Chinese.
The song expresses that words cannot adequately convey one’s love, but the moon, which is the symbol of romance in Chinese culture, can show deep affection.
You must wonder why the moon? In Chinese literature, the moonlight always is associated with romantic love stories and reminds people the purest love. And a lasting moon symbolizes forever love.
邓丽君 (Dèng lì jūn), the original singer of this song is widely known for her folk songs and romantic ballads. Teng died from a severe asthma attack in 1995. Even now she is still an icon in the Chinese pop music industry. The song 月亮代表我的心 (yuèliang dàibiǎo wǒ de xīn) is one of her most popular songs.
This song is not very difficult to learn and you will surely impress your Chinese friends or colleagues if you can sing this song in a Karaoke event!
Know more about 邓丽君 (Dèng lì jūn)
Nĭ wèn wǒ ài nĭ yǒu duō shēn
你问我爱你有多深
How strong emotion within myself
Wǒ ài nĭ yǒu jĭ fēn
我爱你有几分
You are wondering
Wǒ de qíng yě zhēn
我的情也真
My feeling is true
Wǒ de ài yě zhēn
我的爱也真
My love will be forever
Yuèliang dàibiǎo wǒ de xīn
月亮代表我的心
The moon represents my heart
Nĭ wèn wǒ ài nĭ yǒu duō shēn
你问我爱你有多深
How strong emotion within myself,
Wǒ ài nĭ yǒu jĭ fēn
我爱你有几分
You want to know
Wǒ de qíng bù yí
我的情不移
My passion for you is real
Wǒ de ài bú biàn
我的爱不变
My devotion to you is a belief
Yuè liang dàibiǎo wǒ de xīn
月亮代表我的心
The moon represents my heart
Qīngqīngde yí gè wěn
轻轻的一个吻
A tender kiss
Yĭjing dǎdòng wǒ de xīn
已经打动我的心
Moved me to the heaven
Shēnshēnde yí duàn qíng
深深的一段情
A love story between you and me
Jiào wǒ sīniàn dào rújīn
教我思念到如今
It’s alive ’til today
Nĭ wèn wǒ ài nĭ yǒu duō shēn
你问我爱你有多深
How strong emotion within myself,
Wǒ ài nĭ yǒu jĭ fēn
我爱你有几分
You are wondering
Nĭ qù xiǎng yī xiǎng
你去想一想
Would you think so
Nĭ qù kàn yī kàn
你去看一看
Would you trust me
Yuèliang dàibiǎo wǒ de xīn
月亮代表我的心
The moon represents my heart
Nĭ qù xiǎng yī xiǎng
你去想一想
Would you think so
Nĭ qù kàn yī kàn
你去看一看
Would you trust me
Yuèliang dàibiǎo wǒ de xīn
月亮代表我的心
The moon represents my heart
(Learn how to express your feelings not just through songs, but also using these methods.)
月亮 (yuèliang n. moon
代表 (dàibiǎo ) v. represent
留恋 (liúliàn ) v. to miss somebody, long for
心 (xīn) n. heart
吻 (wěn )n./v. kiss
中国话 (Chinese)
对面的女孩看过来 (A Girl Standing Opposite Me Looks over Here)
康定情歌 (Kāngdìng qínggē) Kangding Love Song
Chinese Popular Words
General Chinese (Beginner Level)
General Chinese (Intermediate Level)
I only speak English, but want to be able to sing “The moon represents my heart” in Mandarin. I have the CD of Theresa Teng singing the song. but need help in getting the pronunciation right.
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I only speak English, but want to be able to sing “The moon represents my heart” in Mandarin. I have the CD of Theresa Teng singing the song, and also have the line by line English translation. I need help in getting the Mandarin correct.
Libera sang this song in China during their tour. 8-year-old Oliver Mycka sang the lead. It’s available on Amazon.com.