不要說話 – Bilingual Lyrics Chinese/English

• By: 陳奕迅
• Album: 不想放手

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the nuanced beauty of Mandarin through Eason Chan's '不要說話' (Don't Speak). This song offers a great opportunity to learn descriptive and emotional language, exploring themes of unspoken love and quiet devotion. Its heartfelt lyrics and Chan's expressive delivery make it a special and moving way to connect with the Mandarin language.

[English]

The dark sea surface is covered with white moonlight

I stare at the sea, my mind drifting away somewhere

I hear him tell you

That he really likes you

I don't know where to hide

Should loving someone come with understanding?

I thought you knew every time I looked at you

My hidden secrets

In every morning

Warm like coffee, quietly handed to you

Willing to use a black pencil

To draw a silent stage play

Even if the lights are bright, I hold you tight

Willing to sing a hoarse song in the corner

No matter how loud, it's all for you

Please listen carefully—don't speak

...

Should loving someone come with understanding?

I thought you knew every time I looked at you

My hidden secrets

In every morning

Warm like coffee, quietly handed to you

Willing to use a black pencil

To draw a silent stage play

Even if the lights are bright, I hold you tight

Willing to sing a hoarse song in the corner

No matter how loud, it’s all for you

Please listen with your heart—don't say a word

...

Willing to use a black pencil

To draw a silent stage play

Even if the lights are bright, I hold you tight

Willing to sing a hoarse song in the corner

No matter how loud, it’s all for you

Please forgive me—I can't lie

Willing to use a black pencil

To draw a silent stage play

Even if the lights are bright, I hold you tight

Willing to sing a hoarse song in the corner

No matter how loud, it's all for you

Is love about using your heart? Please don't speak

...

[Chinese]

深色的海面布满白色的月光

我出神望着海 心不知飞哪去

听到他在告诉你

说他真的喜欢你

我不知该 躲哪里

爱一个人是不是应该有默契

我以为你懂得每当我看着你

我藏起来的秘密

在每一天清晨里

暖成咖啡 安静地拿给你

愿意 用一只黑色的铅笔

画一出沉默舞台剧

灯光再亮 也抱住你

愿意 在角落唱沙哑的歌

再大声也都是给你

请用心听 不要说话

爱一个人是不是应该有默契

我以为你懂得每当我看着你

我藏起来的秘密

在每一天清晨里

暖成咖啡 安静的拿给你

愿意 用一只黑色的铅笔

画一出沉默舞台剧

灯光再亮 也抱住你

愿意 在角落唱沙哑的歌

再大声也都是给你

请用心听 不要说话

愿意 用一只黑色的铅笔

画一出沉默舞台剧

灯光再亮 也抱住你

愿意 在角落唱沙哑的歌

再大声也都是给你

请原谅我 不会说谎

愿意 用一只黑色的铅笔

画一出沉默舞台剧

灯光再亮 也抱住你

愿意 在角落唱沙哑的歌

再大声也都是给你

爱是用心吗 不要说话

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
海面 (hǎimiàn) /haɪ miɛn/ B1	noun - sea surface
月光 (yuèguāng) /y̯ɥɛ kʷɑŋ/ B1	noun - moonlight
望着 (wàngzhe) /wɑŋ t͡ʂɤ/ A2	verb - to gaze at, to look at
喜欢 (xǐhuan) /ɕi xu̯ɑn/ A1	verb - to like
躲 (duǒ) /tu̯ɔ/ B1	verb - to hide, to avoid
默契 (mòqì) /mɔ t͡ɕʰi/ B2	noun - tacit understanding, rapport
懂得 (dǒngde) /tʊŋ tɤ/ A2	verb - to understand
藏 (cáng) /tsʰɑŋ/ B1	verb - to hide, to conceal
秘密 (mìmì) /mi mi/ A2	noun - secret
清晨 (qīngchén) /t͡ɕʰiŋ t͡ʂʰən/ B1	noun - early morning
暖 (nuǎn) /nu̯ɑn/ A2	adjective - warm verb - to warm
咖啡 (kāfēi) /kʰa feɪ/ A1	noun - coffee
安静 (ānjìng) /ɑn d͡ʑiŋ/ A2	adjective - quiet, peaceful
铅笔 (qiānbǐ) /t͡ɕʰiɛn pi/ A1	noun - pencil
沉默 (chénmò) /t͡ʂʰən mɔ/ B2	adjective - silent
舞台剧 (wǔtáijù) /u tʰaɪ d͡ʑy/ B2	noun - stage play
灯光 (dēngguāng) /dəŋ ku̯ɑŋ/ B1	noun - light
角落 (jiǎoluò) /d͡ʑiɑʊ lwo/ B1	noun - corner
沙哑 (shāyǎ) /ʂa ja/ B2	adjective - hoarse
原谅 (yuánliàng) /y̯ɥɛn li̯ɑŋ/ B1	verb - to forgive
说谎 (shuōhuǎng) /ʂwo xwɑŋ/ B1	verb - to lie

Key Grammar Structures

• 爱一个人是不是应该有默契

  ➔ Using '是不是' to form a yes/no question with '是不是' (Is it that...), indicating doubt or seeking confirmation.

  ➔ '是不是' is a Chinese question particle used to form yes/no questions, often expressing doubt or seeking affirmation.

• 請用心聽 不要說話

  ➔ Using imperative verbs '請用心聽' and '不要說話' to give commands or requests, with '請' adding politeness and '不要' indicating prohibition.

  ➔ '請' (please) makes the command polite, while '不要' (do not) prohibits an action, both used in imperative form.

• 我藏起來的秘密

  ➔ Using '的' as a possessive or attributive particle to modify '秘密' (secret), indicating that the secret belongs to or is associated with '我' (I).

  ➔ '的' is a grammatical particle used to link a modifier (like a possessive or descriptive phrase) to a noun, indicating possession or attribution.

• 在每一天清晨里

  ➔ Using '在' with '每一天清晨里' to indicate the time frame when an action occurs, with '里' functioning as a spatial or temporal marker meaning 'in'.

  ➔ '在' is a preposition indicating location or time, and '里' functions as a marker meaning 'in' or 'inside', specifying when or where an event happens.

• 我出神望着海

  ➔ Using '出神' as an idiomatic expression meaning to be lost in thought or mesmerized, combined with '望着' (gazing at) to describe the act of staring.

  ➔ '出神' is an idiomatic expression meaning to become entranced or lost in thought, often accompanied by '望着' (gazing at) to describe staring intently.