(Years active: 1993 – present)
(Years active: 1993 – present)
Occupation: Actress, singer
Zhao Wei is a Chinese film actress and pop singer. Audiences sometimes refer to her by her English name, Vicki Zhao. She is considered one of the "Four Young Dan actresses" in China (四小花旦), along with Xu Jinglei, Zhang Ziyi and Zhou Xun.
After being chosen to work as an extra on a filming set, Zhao developed a love for acting. While studying at Beijing Film Academy, Zhao participated in various film projects. Zhao's breakout role as a leading actress was in Princess Pearl, a Taiwanese television series. In 1999, after Princess Pearl was broadcast, Zhao also began a singing career with her first album, Swallow. After her breakthrough, Zhao had been involved in a number of controversies about her personal and professional lives, for posing in a dress resembling a Japanese war flag.After several times apology to public, mainland people forgive her. In 2005, Zhao selected as the "most beautiful chinese woman" in a national wide ballot.
Zhao burst into international stardom in films like Stephen Chow's Shaolin Soccer (2001), So Close (2002) and the epic Warriors of Heaven and Earth (2004). In John Woo's historical epic Red Cliff (2009), she played warrior princess Sun Shangxiang. She gain positive reviews from the Associated Press: "But the biggest surprise in the cast is Chinese actress Zhao Wei, who steals the show with her portrayal of Sun's spunky tomboy sister Sun Shangxiang." For her achievment in movie,television and music,Japan media called her China No.1 actress.UK's Independent called her "Chinese box office darling"
Qing Shen Shen Yu Meng Meng
Vicki Zhao Lyrics
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Duo Shao Lou Tai Yan Yu Zhong,
Ji De Dang Chu, Ni Nong Wo Nong,
Che Ru Liu Shui Ma Ru Long,
Jin Guan Kuang Feng Ping Di Qi,
Mei Ren Ru Yu Jian Ru Hong,
Chorus :
Qing Shen Shen Yu Meng Meng,
Shi Jie Zhi Zai Ni Yan Zhong,
Xiang Feng Bu Wan, Wei He Cong Cong,
Shan Shan Shui Shui Ji Wan Zhong,
Yi Qu Gao Ge Qian Heng Lei,
Qing Zai Hui Chang Dang Qi Zhong
Qing Shen Shen Yu Meng Meng,
Tian ye wu jing Di wu Qiong,
Gao Lou Wang Duan, Qing You Du Zhong,
Pan Guo Chun Xia He Qiu Dong,
Pan Lai Pan Qu Pan Bu Jin,
Tian Ya He Chu Shi Gui Hong
Qing Shen Shen Yu Meng Meng,
Duo Shao Lou Tai Yan Yu Zhong,
Ji De Dang Chu, Ni Nong Wo Nong,
Che Ru Liu Shui Ma Ru Long,
Jin Guan Kuang Feng Ping Di Qi,
Mei Ren Ru Yu Jian Ru Hong,
Chorus (x2)
The lyrics of Qing Shen Shen Yu Meng Meng, a song by Vicki Zhao, evoke a dream-like atmosphere, taking the listener on a trip through different landscapes and sensations. The opening lines refer to misty, foggy scenery, with the repetition of the phrase Qing Shen Shen signaling a sense of tranquility and calmness. The subsequent lines describe the sensation of being immersed in these lovely surroundings, recalling memories of a time when the singer was with her loved one, reminiscing about past times that were romantic and tender. The image of flowing water and dragons adds to the dreamy sensation of the song, painting a picture of a serene and mystical place.
The chorus emphasizes the centrality of the person currently being addressed in the singer's life. The lyrics express a sense of awe at how, despite the immensity of the world, the singer's subject is the focus of their attention. The song's soothing and relaxing quality continues, with references to gentle winds, flowing rivers, and endless time. Overall, the song is a romantic and poetic hymn to love, nature, and the simple pleasures of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Qing Shen Shen Yu Meng Meng
Clear and serene in appearance, yet dreamlike and illusory in nature
Duo Shao Lou Tai Yan Yu Zhong
How many buildings there are, towering amid the mist and clouds
Ji De Dang Chu, Ni Nong Wo Nong
Recalling those times when we were working in the fields together
Che Ru Liu Shui Ma Ru Long
Like a horse galloping swiftly, like water flowing rapidly
Jin Guan Kuang Feng Ping Di Qi
The golden palace stands tall amidst the wind and rain, peaceful and magnificent
Mei Ren Ru Yu Jian Ru Hong
Like a beauty as graceful as a fish, or as radiant as red jade
Chorus :
Chorus:
Shi Jie Zhi Zai Ni Yan Zhong
The whole world lies within your gaze
Xiang Feng Bu Wan, Wei He Cong Cong
The fragrance of the wind is not complete, why is it still so empty
Shan Shan Shui Shui Ji Wan Zhong
The mountains and rivers sparkle endlessly throughout the day and night
Yi Qu Gao Ge Qian Heng Lei
Travel to the highest peak, fly above the horizon
Qing Zai Hui Chang Dang Qi Zhong
Please stay and join in the singing and dancing
Tian ye wu jing Di wu Qiong
The sky is silent, the earth impoverished
Gao Lou Wang Duan, Qing You Du Zhong
Tall towers and extended roofs, only the solitary figure remains
Pan Guo Chun Xia He Qiu Dong
Experience the joys of spring, summer, autumn, and winter
Pan Lai Pan Qu Pan Bu Jin
Walk here, go there, go everywhere
Tian Ya He Chu Shi Gui Hong
The sea of clouds reaches the horizon, while the setting sun paints the sky red
Contributed by Luke A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.