Chinese Singing Lessons

The 3rd day of language classes was completed by an evening singing lesson. Although students were concerned about studying for the midterm to be held the following afternoon, they managed to get together for an hour after dinner to learn two traditional Chinese love songs. The first, “Moli hua” – “Jasmine Flower” – is usually sung by a woman to her lover. The second, “Ni wen wo ai ni you duo shen” – “You ask how deep my love for you is” – is usually sung by a man to his lover.

The students were taught to sing the two songs by a music professor at the University. A young man, he made a good impression on the students and they learned the songs very quickly.

After singing the songs several times, the students listened to famous versions and then the music teacher played some other Chinese music that is more contemporary. Even now, a week later, the students enjoy singing the two songs they learned whenever they are together in a large group. For the mid-autumn festival celebration in a week, the students will sing these two songs for GXNU students at the festival.