Song Lyrics • Contemporary Mandopop
Eason Chan (陈奕迅)
Eason Chan (born 1974 in Hong Kong) is the defining voice of contemporary Cantonese and Mandarin pop. Known for his extraordinary range and emotional depth, his Mandarin recordings — particularly those written by Lin Xi — are considered among the finest Mandarin lyrics of the 21st century. His songs combine conversational vocabulary with literary precision, making them excellent learning material for intermediate and advanced students.
Why Learn Chinese With Eason Chan?
Unlike Teresa Teng's 1970s–80s lyrics, Eason's Mandarin songs use modern vocabulary that reflects how educated Taiwanese and mainland speakers actually talk in the 2000s.
His lyrics tackle breakups, regret, self-doubt, and identity — vocabulary categories that standard textbooks rarely teach well. The emotional richness forces learners into more nuanced language.
Many of Eason's best Mandarin songs were written by Lin Xi (林夕), Hong Kong's greatest lyricist. Lin Xi's writing is precise, witty, and grammatically inventive — ideal for advanced study.
Songs in This Collection
富士山下
Fùshì shān xià
Under Mount Fuji
好久不见
Hǎo jiǔ bú jiàn
Long Time No See
十年
Shí nián
Ten Years
浮夸
Fúkuā
Exaggerate