Remember when everyone was arguing about whether the character "" in "" (toy) has two strokes or not? Well, that was just the beginning. Now, we’re diving into a heated debate over the lyrics of the song "" (Love My China). Specifically, whether we’ve all been singing "" (56 ethnic groups) or "constellation" (56 constellations).
It all started with the second line of the song: "constellation，，". A lot of netizens realized they’ve been singing it as "，……" instead.
So, what’s the real deal? "" was composed for the 4th China Minority Games held in 1991. The lyrics were written by Qiao Yu and the music was composed by Xu Peidong, performed by the singer Wei Wei. Later, Song Zuying sang it on the Spring Festival Gala, and it instantly became a hit across the country.
The original lyrics actually use "constellation" to represent China’s 56 ethnic groups. If you watch the MTVs of Wei Wei and Song Zuying singing the song, the lyrics are indeed "constellation".
Now, why the confusion? It might be because of another song, "" (56 ethnic groups, 56 flowers), which starts with the line "，". This song was performed by Jiang Dawei on the Spring Festival Gala in 1986 and was also very popular.
So, while both songs are patriotic and talk about China’s 56 ethnic groups, they are not the same. Next time, let’s make sure we get the lyrics right!
I remember back in elementary school, when we learned about national unity, "" was always there. Everyone could hum the tune softly. It’s amazing how a song can bring people together and remind us of our shared identity.
Just like how a simple character or lyric can spark a nation-wide discussion. It’s fascinating, really. So, the next time you sing "", take a moment to appreciate the lyrics and the rich cultural heritage they represent. And hey, don’t forget to give it a thumbs up if you like this article! 🤝
