His best known works were "Lanse de yumao" [Blue feather], "Zai lengzhan de niandai" [Cold war years] and "Yu yongheng bahe" [Tug-of-war with eternity]. He was known for his collaboration with fellow poet Luo Fu. He was Professor Emeritus at National Sun Yat-sen University in Kaohsiung. He taught in the United States, including at Gettysburg College.