唯一 Wéi yī
Only One
1. Why This Song Is Perfect for Learning Chinese
2023 G.E.M. ballad about wanting to be someone's “only one”. Rich poetic comparisons and emotional intensity. Ideal for advanced learners mastering deep romantic expression.
2. Cultural & Emotional Background
In Chinese culture, “唯一” (only one) is stronger than “I love you”. The song explores the pain of loving someone who won’t fully commit. WayV’s dramatic vocals give it a cinematic feel. It’s popular among young fans for its relatable insecurity. Many use the chorus in confession videos.
3. Key Excerpts & Breakdown
Opening
你真的懂唯一的定义
Translation: “Do you really understand what ‘only one’ means?”
Painful question
证明我是你唯一
Translation: “Prove that I’m your only one”
Metaphor
配合我颠沛流离
Translation: “You go along with my wandering life”
Final
你不想证明
Translation: “You don’t want to prove”
4. Partial English Translation
Do you really understand what “only one” means? It’s not as simple as breathing.
You go along with my wandering, dying and waking up again.
You don’t want to prove that I’m your only one.
5. Useful Vocabulary & Phrases
| Pinyin | Chinese | English |
|---|---|---|
| wéi yī | 唯一 | only one |
| dìng yì | 定义 | definition |
| diān pèi liú lí | 颠沛流离 | homeless and miserable |
| zhèng míng | 证明 | prove |
| jiāo xīn | 交心 | open one’s heart |
6. Grammar & Patterns
- 并 + 不 + adj = not as simple as
- 怎么 + verb = no matter how
7. Listening & Shadowing Tips
The slow verses are perfect for pronunciation practice.