The most commonly used way of saying “I love you” in Chinese is “wǒ i nǐ,” but this phrase is translated differently in different Chinese dialects. Apart from that, there are also several other ways to express love in standard Chinese. Keep reading to learn more about these useful phrases.
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Method 1 of 3: Basic "I Love You" Phrases in Different Dialects
Step 1. Say "wǒ i nǐ" in Mandarin or Standard Chinese
This phrase is the most common and common way to say "I love you" to someone in Chinese.
- Standard Chinese and Mandarin are, in essence, the same. Mandarin has more native speakers than any other Chinese dialect, and is spoken throughout most of northern and northwestern China.
- In traditional Chinese characters, this expression is written as,
- This expression roughly pronounced, wohah AI nee.
Step 2. Use "ngóh oi néih" when speaking Cantonese
If speaking to or writing to someone who speaks Cantonese, this expression is the best way to say "I love you" to them.
- Cantonese is another common dialect, but it is mostly spoken in southern China. Many people speak this Chinese dialect in Hong Kong and Macau.
- In traditional Chinese characters, this expression is written as,
- This expression is roughly pronounced, na(wh) OI nay.
Step 3. Say "ngai oi ngi" in Hakka
For speakers of Hakka dialects, you should use these phrases to say "I love you" instead of Standard Chinese phrases.
- Hakka is spoken only by the Han people, who live in rural areas of China, including Hunan, Fujian, Sichuan, Guangxi, Jianxi, and Guangdong. This language is also spoken in various parts of Hong Kong and Taiwan.
- In traditional Chinese characters, this expression is written as, ?愛你。
- This expression is roughly pronounced, nai OI nee.
Step 4. Say "nguh uh non" in Shanghainese
Speakers of the Shanghainese dialect use this expression to say "I love you".
- The Shanghainese language is a dialect that is only spoken in Shanghai and the surrounding area.
- In traditional Chinese characters, this expression is written as,
- This expression is roughly pronounced, nuhn EH nohn.
Step 5. Use "góa i lì" when speaking Taiwanese
The best way to say "I love you" to a Taiwanese dialect speaker is this phrase.
- The Taiwanese language is spoken most often in Taiwan, where it is spoken by about 70 percent of the population.
- In traditional Chinese characters, this expression is written as,
- This expression is roughly pronounced, gwah AI lee.
Method 2 of 3: Another Expression of Love in Standard Chinese
Step 1. Just say, "Gēn nǐ zài yīqǐ de shíhou hǎo kāixīn
"When translated into Indonesian, this phrase roughly means, "When I'm with you, I feel very happy".
- In traditional Chinese characters, this expression is written as,
- This expression is roughly pronounced, geuh nehee sz-AIEE chee day sheeHOW how kAI-zheen.
Step 2. Show your love with "wǒ duìnǐ gǎnxìngqu
"The most direct Indonesian translation of this phrase is "I like you".
- In traditional Chinese characters, this expression is written as,
- This expression is roughly pronounced, wohah duOI-nee gahn-SHIN-szoo.
Step 3. Express your liking with "wǒ hěn xǐhuān nǐ
This phrase roughly means, "I really like you" or "I really like you".
- In traditional Chinese characters, this expression is written as,
- This expression is roughly pronounced, woha hhuEN szee-WAHN nee.
Step 4. Emphasize deeper affection with "wǒ fēicháng xǐhuān nǐ
"This phrase can be used to say "I really like you" or "I really like you".br>
- In traditional Chinese characters, this expression is written as,
- This expression roughly pronounced, wohah faY-chaahng szee-HWAN nee.
Step 5. After you fall in love with someone, say, "Wǒ i shàng nǐ le
"Translated into Indonesian, this phrase means, "I have fallen in love with you".
- In traditional Chinese characters, this expression is written as,
- This expression is roughly pronounced, wohah AI shaowng nee lah.
Step 6. Tell "wǒ de xīn lǐ zhǐyǒu nǐ" to someone special
This phrase basically means, "You are the only one in my heart".
- In traditional Chinese characters, this expression is written as,
- This expression is roughly pronounced, wohah day ZHEEN lee chee-yo-u nee.
Step 7. Let your loved ones know, "nǐ sh dì yī gè ràng wǒ rúcǐ xīndòng de rén
"This statement is used to say "You are the first person who made me fall in love like this".
- In traditional Chinese characters, this expression is written as,
- This expression is roughly pronounced, nee SHEE dee yee geh rahng woh rutzeh cheen-dohn day rehn.
Step 8. State, "nǐ tōuzǒule wǒ de xīn
The Indonesian equivalent of this phrase is "You have stolen my heart".
- In traditional Chinese characters, this expression is written as,
- This expression is roughly pronounced, nee TAOW-zaow woh day zheen.
Method 3 of 3: Promises and Praises in Standard Chinese
Step 1. Promise "wǒ huì yīzhí péi zài nǐ shēnbiān
This statement roughly means, "I will always be by your side".
- In traditional Chinese characters, this expression is written as,
- This expression is roughly pronounced, wohah hway EE-chay pay zai nee shen-PE-ehn.
Step 2. Demonstrate a long-term commitment with "rng wǒmen yīqǐ mànman biàn lǎo
This phrase loosely translates to, "Let's spend some time growing old together."
- In traditional Chinese characters, this expression is written as,
- This expression is roughly pronounced, rhan woh-mehn ee-chee MAHN-mahn biahn lahow.
Step 3. Compliment your loved one's smile with "nǐ de xiàoróng ràng wǒ zháomí
The equivalent phrase for this expression is "Your smile fascinates me".
- In traditional Chinese characters, this expression is written as,
- This expression is roughly pronounced, nee day ZAOW-rohng rahng woh chao-mee.
Step 4. Let your special person know, "nǐ zài wǒ yǎn lǐ shì zuì měi de
"Use this expression to say "you are the most beautiful person in my eyes" to someone.
- In traditional Chinese characters, this expression is written as,
- This expression is roughly pronounced, nee ZAI woh yahn lee shee zoo-EE may dah.
