“Super Idol de xiao rong…”
You have seen the memes. You have heard the guy singing it with a bottle of water. But do you know what he is actually singing?
The song is actually titled “Re Ai 105°C De Ni” (You Who Loves 105°C) by A Si. It was originally a commercial jingle for distilled water, but it became a viral sensation on Douyin (Chinese TikTok) and later globally.
Surprise fact: The lyrics are surprisingly wholesome and motivating!
Official Video: Super Idol (Re Ai 105°C De Ni)
Pronunciation Guide: The “R” Sound
Mandarin ‘R’ (Re, Rong) is tricky.
- It sounds like the ‘S’ in “Pleasure” mixed with an ‘R’. Curl your tongue back.
Super Idol: Phonetic Lyrics Breakdown
Chorus: The Viral Meme Part
| Chinese (Pinyin) | Easy Phonetic Lyrics | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Super Idol 的笑容 (Super Idol de xiào róng) | Super Idol de shiao-rong | Super Idol’s smile |
| 都没你的甜 (Dōu méi nǐ de tián) | Doe may nee de tian | Is not as sweet as yours |
| 八月正午的阳光 (Bā yuè zhèng wǔ de yáng guāng) | Ba yue jeng-woo de yang-gwang | The sunlight at noon in August |
| 都没你耀眼 (Dōu méi nǐ yào yǎn) | Doe may nee yao yan | Is not as dazzling as you |
| 热爱 105 °C的你 (Rè ài 105 °C de nǐ) | Re eye yee-bye-ling-woo doo de nee | You who loves 105°C |
| 滴滴清纯的蒸馏水 (Dī dī qīng chún de zhēng liú shuǐ) | Dee dee ching chun de jeng-lio shway | Every drop is pure distilled water |
Verse: The Motivation
| Chinese (Pinyin) | Easy Phonetic Lyrics | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 你不知道你有多可爱 (Nǐ bù zhī dào nǐ yǒu duō kě ài) | Nee boo je-dao nee yo dwo ke-eye | You don’t know how cute you are |
| 跌倒后会傻笑着再站起来 (Diē dǎo hòu huì shǎ xiào zhe zài zhàn qǐ lái) | Die-dao ho hway sha-shiao je zai jan chee-lie | After falling, you giggle and stand up again |
Vocabulary Corner: Meme Words
The lyrics are about distilled water, but they use great adjectives.
1. Xiao Rong (笑容)
- Meaning: Smile.
- Context: “Super Idol de xiao rong”.
- Grammar: Xiao (Laugh) + Rong (Face/Appearance).
2. Tian (甜)
- Meaning: Sweet.
- Context: “Dou mei ni de tian” (None are as sweet as you).
- Usage: You can use this to describe food (candy) or a person (sweetheart).
3. Ke-Ai (可爱)
- Meaning: Cute / Adorable.
- Context: “Ni you duo ke ai” (How cute you are).
- Fun Fact: It sounds very similar to the Japanese word Kawaii.
4. Zheng-liu-shui (蒸馏水)
- Meaning: Distilled water.
- Context: The weirdest line in the song. “Di di qing chun de zheng liu shui” (Drop by drop, pure distilled water). Now you know why the meme guy is holding a water bottle!
Singing Tips: The Number “105”
How do you sing “105” in Chinese?
- 1 (Yi) – Sounds like “Ee”.
- 0 (Ling) – Sounds like “Ling”.
- 5 (Wu) – Sounds like “Woo”.
- Put it together: Yi-Bai-Ling-Wu (One Hundred and Five).
- Bai means Hundred.
Conclusion
Now you can finally sing along to the meme! It’s a catchy, happy song that actually compliments someone on being sweet and resilient.
If you enjoyed this fast-paced Chinese song, why not try the slower, romantic classic The Moon Represents My Heart?
Or jump to K-Pop and try the viral Cupid by Fifty Fifty!