我們 – Bilingual Lyrics Chinese/English

• By: 陳奕迅

Lyrics & Translation

"我們" by Eason Chan is a powerful and emotive Mandopop ballad that offers a deep dive into the nuances of love, regret, and acceptance. Its tender lyrics and Eason Chan's expressive vocals provide an excellent opportunity to learn Mandarin Chinese, particularly phrases related to emotions, relationships, and past experiences. The song's connection to a popular film also offers cultural context, making language learning through this song a rich and engaging experience.

[English]

Say what needs to be said, don't say it anymore

You understand, that's enough

There really is a certain kind of sadness

Not even tears can be shed

Only able to watch silently

My biggest regret

Is that your regret is connected to me

Without a full stop, it's already perfect

Why misunderstand? The story isn't over yet

What else can I do?

Even feeling hurt is a luxury for me

Whenever I miss you, you feel so near

But in the end, you can't

Stay with me to a place we can never return to

I realize I’m happy

But I just won't admit it

When I doubt the world

You gave me the answer

...

My biggest regret

Is that your regret is connected to me

Without a full stop, it's already perfect

Why misunderstand? The story isn't over yet

What else can I do?

Even feeling hurt is a luxury for me

Whenever I miss you, you feel so near

But in the end, you can't

Stay with me to a place we can never return to

I realize I’m happy

But I just won't admit it

When I doubt the world

You gave me the answer

I feel happiness

It's seeing your happiness

Once I slowed down time with my own hands

Sadly, we didn’t wait for each other

...

[Chinese]

該說的 別說了

你懂得 就夠了

真的有 某一種悲哀

連淚也不能流

只能 目送

我最大的遺憾

是你的遺憾 與我有關

沒有句點 已經很完美了

何必誤會 故事 沒說完

還能做什麼呢

我連 傷感 都是 奢侈的

我一想念 你就那麼近

但終究 你都不能

陪我到 回不去的 遠方

原來我很快樂

只是不願承認

在我懷疑 世界時

你給過我 答案

我最大的遺憾

是你的遺憾 與我有關

沒有句點 已經很完美了

何必誤會 故事 沒說完

還能做什麼呢

我連 傷感 都是 奢侈的

我一想念 你就那麼近

但終究 你都不能

陪我到 回不去的 遠方

原來我很快樂

只是不願承認

在我懷疑 世界時

你給過我 答案

我感覺到幸福

是看見你幸福

曾經親手把時間變慢

可惜我們 沒有等 我們

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
悲哀 /bēi'āi/ B2	noun - sorrow; sadness
遺憾 /yíhàn/ B2	noun - regret; remorse
完美 /wánměi/ B1	adjective - perfect
故事 /gùshì/ A2	noun - story; tale
傷感 /shānggǎn/ B2	adjective - sentimental; melancholic
幸福 /xìngfú/ A2	noun - happiness; bliss
懷疑 /huáiyí/ B1	verb - to doubt; to suspect
答案 /dá'àn/ A2	noun - answer; solution
時間 /shíjiān/ A1	noun - time
陪 /péi/ B1	verb - to accompany; to keep someone company
想念 /xiǎngniàn/ B1	verb - to miss; to long for
快樂 /kuàilè/ A1	adjective - happy; joyful
遠方 /yuǎnfāng/ B2	noun - distant place; far away

Key Grammar Structures

• 該說的 別說了

  ➔ Imperative sentence with the verb "別說了" (don't say anymore).

  ➔ "別說了" is a command form meaning "don't say anymore" or "stop talking".

• 你懂得 就夠了

  ➔ The phrase "你懂得" (you understand) uses the verb "懂得" indicating comprehension, combined with "就夠了" meaning "that's enough".

  ➔ "你懂得" is a phrase meaning "you understand," showing comprehension or acknowledgment.

• 沒有句點 已經很完美了

  ➔ The phrase "沒有句點" (no period) uses the negation "沒有" to indicate the absence of a punctuation mark, implying continuity.

  ➔ "沒有句點" literally means "no period," symbolizing that an event or story has no definitive ending, implying ongoing or unfinished nature.

• 還能做什麼呢

  ➔ The phrase "還能做什麼呢" uses "還能" (still able to) + "做什麼" (do what) to form a rhetorical question about possibilities.

  ➔ "還能做什麼呢" is a rhetorical question expressing a sense of helplessness or pondering about what to do next.

• 我連 傷感 都是 奢侈的

  ➔ The phrase "我連傷感都是奢侈的" uses "連" (even) to emphasize inclusion, and "都是" (are all) to indicate totality, with "奢侈的" (luxurious/indulgent) as a metaphor for feelings.

  ➔ "我連傷感都是奢侈的" means "Even feeling hurt or sensitive is a luxury for me," implying emotional numbness or detachment.

• 我一想念 你就那麼近

  ➔ The phrase "我一想念 你就那麼近" uses "一...就..." structure to indicate that as soon as "我想念你" (I miss you), then "就那麼近" (so close) happens, expressing immediacy.

  ➔ "我一想念 你就那麼近" expresses that the moment I miss you, you feel so close, highlighting immediacy and emotional proximity.