Learn by Songs 4 — Day 1 — 告白气球 (Confession Balloon)
"告白气球" (Confession Balloon), released in 2016 by Jay Chou (周杰伦) on the album 周杰伦的床边故事, with lyrics by Vincent Fang (方文山), is a sweet, upbeat love song. Its music video was filmed in Paris and became one of the most-viewed Mandopop music videos on YouTube.
Today's Vocabulary
告白
to confess (love)
他鼓起勇气向她告白。
Tā gǔqǐ yǒngqì xiàng tā gàobái.
He worked up the courage to confess his love to her.
气球
balloon
生日派对上挂满了气球。
Shēngrì pàiduì shàng guàmǎnle qìqiú.
The birthday party was decorated all over with balloons.
甜蜜
sweet (of a relationship)
他们度过了一段甜蜜的时光。
Tāmen dùguòle yí duàn tiánmì de shíguāng.
They spent a sweet time together.
浪漫
romantic
他为她安排了一场浪漫的晚餐。
Tā wèi tā ānpáile yì chǎng làngmàn de wǎncān.
He arranged a romantic dinner for her.
求婚
to propose marriage
他在海边向女友求婚。
Tā zài hǎibiān xiàng nǚyǒu qiúhūn.
He proposed to his girlfriend on the beach.
约会
to date; a date
他们第一次约会去了电影院。
Tāmen dì yī cì yuēhuì qùle diànyǐngyuàn.
Their first date was at the movie theater.
心动
to be smitten; heart flutters
第一次见面她就对他心动了。
Dì yī cì jiànmiàn tā jiù duì tā xīndòngle.
She was smitten with him from their very first meeting.
礼物
gift
他送了她一个特别的礼物。
Tā sòngle tā yí gè tèbié de lǐwù.
He gave her a special gift.
拥抱
to hug; hug
见面时他们给了彼此一个拥抱。
Jiànmiàn shí tāmen gěile bǐcǐ yí gè yōngbào.
They gave each other a hug when they met.
幸福
happiness; blessed
能陪着家人就是最大的幸福。
Néng péizhe jiārén jiùshì zuìdà de xìngfú.
Being able to be with family is the greatest happiness.