月亮代表我的心 Yuè liang dài biǎo wǒ de xīn
The Moon Represents My Heart
1. Song Overview
The most famous Chinese love song ever (1977). Perfect for beginners.
2. Key Excerpts & Explanations
Opening
你问我爱你有多深
Translation: “You ask me how deep my love for you is”
Title line
月亮代表我的心
Translation: “The moon represents my heart”
Gentle kiss
轻轻的一个吻
Translation: “One gentle kiss”
Final line
你去想一想 你去看一看
Translation: “Just think about it, take a look”
3. Full English Translation (Our version)
You ask how deeply I love you…
My feelings are real, my love is real –
the moon represents my heart.
One gentle kiss already touched my soul…
Just think about it, look at the moon –
it represents my unchanging heart.
4. Key Vocabulary
| Pinyin | Chinese | English |
|---|---|---|
| yǒu duō shēn | 有多深 | how deep |
| qíng | 情 | feeling / affection |
| bù biàn | 不变 | never change |
| dǎ dòng | 打动 | touch deeply |
| sī niàn | 思念 | miss / long for |
5. Cultural Notes
The moon is a symbol of love and longing in Chinese culture. This song is known by almost every Chinese speaker.