So when he was 6 years old, his parents sent him to Fazang Temple (法藏寺) in Shanghai, where he received ordination as a monk under Master Xingci (兴慈法师).
[12][13] In 2009, You had a minor role as Tang Pangzi in The Butcher, the Chef and the Swordsman, which starred Masanobu Andō as Yaba.
In 1994, You founded the Beijing Benchang Movie & TV Cultural Co., Ltd. On 28 July 2009, You became a monk at the Great Light Temple, in Suifenhe, Heilongjiang.
[15] In 2023, Director Wong Kar-wai choose You for the part of Blossoms Shanghai, which enjoyed great popularity.
[16] You was praised for his performance as Ye Shu, A bao (Hu Ge)'s guide, mentor, and partner.