[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-article-local-chinese-love":3,"$fHZsWYl_LcdVZ5GxKwtR-ZqvCZbbUdo2_Fi6R_GQKiQM":774,"blog-article-cms-chinese-love":776,"article-hreflang-chinese-love":777,"blog-article-related-chinese-love":1290},{"id":4,"title":5,"body":6,"description":751,"extension":752,"meta":753,"navigation":767,"path":768,"rawbody":769,"seo":770,"stem":771,"__hash__":772,"timestampUnix":754,"slug":755,"h1":756,"image":757,"tags":763,"timestamp":773,"locale":-1},"content\u002Farticle\u002Fchinese\u002Fmandarin-love.md","Chinese Love Phrases: 10 Romantic Expressions Beyond \"Wo Ai Ni\"",{"type":7,"value":8,"toc":726},"minimark",[9,19,22,25,30,261,291,299,306,310,322,337,340,351,381,403,412,424,427,431,440,452,455,464,476,479,485,489,498,510,513,522,534,537,546,558,561,599,603,612,624,635,638,658,667,679,682,691,703,710,715,722],[10,11,12,13,18],"p",{},"Decided to ",[14,15,17],"a",{"href":16},"\u002Flearn-chinese","learn Chinese"," for that special someone?",[10,20,21],{},"Love is one of the most human things, transcending all geographic and cultural boundaries and espousing our love for others can be crucial to improving our relationships and lives. Communicating our love, whether romantic or in the sense of appreciation, is a healthy and enriching thing. Since it's so important, it's worthwhile to express such things in the language of the recipient of our love.",[10,23,24],{},"There are many ways to express your love for someone in Chinese, though this article will center on more romantic love expressions. Non-romantic expressions of love are often more subtle and harder to learn as a beginner. Here's a brief guide on how to express love in Chinese.",[26,27,29],"h2",{"id":28},"overview","Overview",[31,32,33,55],"table",{},[34,35,36],"thead",{},[37,38,39,43,46,49,52],"tr",{},[40,41,42],"th",{},"Meaning",[40,44,45],{},"Simplified",[40,47,48],{},"Traditional",[40,50,51],{},"Pinyin",[40,53,54],{},"Sounds Like",[56,57,58,81,101,121,141,161,181,201,221,241],"tbody",{},[37,59,60,64,72,75,78],{},[61,62,63],"td",{},"I love you",[61,65,66,67],{},"我爱你 ",[68,69],"custom-audio",{"src":70,":type":71},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Ftts_我爱你.mp3","0",[61,73,74],{},"我愛你",[61,76,77],{},"wǒ ài nǐ",[61,79,80],{},"\"wo eye nee\"",[37,82,83,86,92,95,98],{},[61,84,85],{},"I \"like\" you",[61,87,88,89],{},"我喜欢你 ",[68,90],{"src":91,":type":71},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Ftts_我喜欢你.mp3",[61,93,94],{},"我喜歡你",[61,96,97],{},"wó xǐhuān nǐ",[61,99,100],{},"\"wo she Juan nee\"",[37,102,103,106,112,115,118],{},[61,104,105],{},"I have a crush on you",[61,107,108,109],{},"我对你有好感 ",[68,110],{"src":111,":type":71},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Ftts_我对你有好感.mp3",[61,113,114],{},"我對你有好感",[61,116,117],{},"wǒ duì nǐ yǒu hǎogǎn",[61,119,120],{},"\"wo dway nee yo how gan\"",[37,122,123,126,132,135,138],{},[61,124,125],{},"I have feelings for you",[61,127,128,129],{},"我对你有感情 ",[68,130],{"src":131,":type":71},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Ftts_我对你有感情.mp3",[61,133,134],{},"我對你有感情",[61,136,137],{},"wǒ duì nǐ yǒu gǎnqíng",[61,139,140],{},"\"wo dway nee yo gan ching\"",[37,142,143,146,152,155,158],{},[61,144,145],{},"You are my everything",[61,147,148,149],{},"你是我的一切 ",[68,150],{"src":151,":type":71},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Ftts_你是我的一切.mp3",[61,153,154],{},"你是我的一切",[61,156,157],{},"nǐ shì wǒ de yí qiè",[61,159,160],{},"\"nee shur wo duh ee chyeh\"",[37,162,163,166,172,175,178],{},[61,164,165],{},"I have deep affection for you",[61,167,168,169],{},"我对你深情款款 ",[68,170],{"src":171,":type":71},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Ftts_我对你深情款款.mp3",[61,173,174],{},"我對你深情款款",[61,176,177],{},"wǒ duì nǐ shēnqíng kuánkuǎn",[61,179,180],{},"\"wo dway nee shun ching kwan kwan\"",[37,182,183,186,192,195,198],{},[61,184,185],{},"I passionately love you",[61,187,188,189],{},"我热烈地爱着你 ",[68,190],{"src":191,":type":71},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Ftts_我热烈地爱着你.mp3",[61,193,194],{},"我熱烈地愛著你",[61,196,197],{},"wǒ rèliè dì ài zhuó nǐ",[61,199,200],{},"\"wo ruh lee-uh dee eye juo nee\"",[37,202,203,206,212,215,218],{},[61,204,205],{},"dear \u002F my love",[61,207,208,209],{},"亲爱的 ",[68,210],{"src":211,":type":71},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Ffvo_亲爱的.mp3",[61,213,214],{},"親愛的",[61,216,217],{},"qīn ài de",[61,219,220],{},"\"cheen eye duh\"",[37,222,223,226,232,235,238],{},[61,224,225],{},"I miss you",[61,227,228,229],{},"我想你 ",[68,230],{"src":231,":type":71},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Ftts_我想你.mp3",[61,233,234],{},"我想你",[61,236,237],{},"wó xiáng nǐ",[61,239,240],{},"\"wo she-ang nee\"",[37,242,243,246,252,255,258],{},[61,244,245],{},"I want to go on a date with you",[61,247,248,249],{},"我想和你约会 ",[68,250],{"src":251,":type":71},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Ftts_我想和你约会.mp3",[61,253,254],{},"我想和你約會",[61,256,257],{},"wó xiǎng hé nǐ yuēhuì",[61,259,260],{},"\"wo she-ang heugh nee yoo-eh hway\"",[262,263,265],"accordion",{"heading":264},"Key Definitions",[266,267,268,275,281,286],"ul",{},[269,270,271,274],"li",{},[272,273,51],"strong",{},": a standardized way to write Chinese characters in the Latin alphabet.",[269,276,277,280],{},[272,278,279],{},"Tone",": the pitch of a word, of which there are 4 distinct patterns represented by 4 different diacritics (accent marks); if there is no diacritic, it indicates a neutral or absent tone.",[269,282,283,285],{},[272,284,45],{},": Chinese character set with less strokes.",[269,287,288,290],{},[272,289,48],{},": Chinese character set with more strokes.",[10,292,293,294,298],{},"If needed, you can also check out our refresher on ",[14,295,297],{"href":296},"\u002Fblog\u002Fchinese\u002Fchinese-language-tones","Chinese tones",".",[300,301],"img",{"src":302,"alt":303,"width":304,"height":305},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fasian-couple-night.webp","Nightscape of city lights with a silhouette of a couple",5000,3750,[26,307,309],{"id":308},"standard-expressions-of-love-️","Standard Expressions of Love ❤️💋",[311,312,314,315,320],"h3",{"id":313},"i-love-you","I love you - ",[316,317],"typo",{"lang":318,"syntax":319},"zh","我[wo3;r]爱[ai4;v]你[ni3;r]",[68,321],{"src":70,":type":71},[10,323,324,327,328,331,333,336],{},[272,325,326],{},"Literally",": I love you",[329,330],"br",{},[329,332],{},[272,334,335],{},"Sounds like",": \"wo eye nee\"",[10,338,339],{},"This is the most typical expression to express a serious romantic love for someone. It is not something you would say to someone who is merely your crush.",[341,342,343],"blockquote",{},[10,344,345,346,350],{},"Note: The last character is the pronoun ",[347,348,349],"em",{},"you"," which you can simply change out to express your love for others. In Mandarin there is no difference between subject and object pronouns.",[266,352,353,364,372],{},[269,354,355,358,359,363],{},[316,356],{"lang":318,"syntax":357},"他[ta1;r]","\n \n",[68,360],{"src":361,":type":362},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fta1.m4a","3","\n - he\n",[269,365,366,358,369,371],{},[316,367],{"lang":318,"syntax":368},"她[ta1;r]",[68,370],{"src":361,":type":362},"\n - she\n",[269,373,374,358,377,380],{},[316,375],{"lang":318,"syntax":376},"他们[ta1 men5;r]",[68,378],{"src":379,":type":362},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002F他们.m4a","\n - them\n",[10,382,383,386,387,389,391,394,395,394,398,400,402],{},[272,384,385],{},"Example",":",[329,388],{},[329,390],{},[316,392],{"lang":318,"syntax":393},"我[wo3;r]爱[ai4;v]她[ta1;r]"," ",[68,396],{"src":397,":type":362},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Ftts_我爱她.mp3",[329,399],{},[329,401],{},"\nI love her.",[311,404,406,407,410],{"id":405},"i-like-you","I 'like' you - ",[316,408],{"lang":318,"syntax":409},"我[wo2;r]喜欢[xi3 huan5;v]你[ni3;r]",[68,411],{"src":91,":type":71},[10,413,414,416,417,419,421,423],{},[272,415,326],{},": I \"like\" you",[329,418],{},[329,420],{},[272,422,335],{},": \"wo she Juan nee\"",[10,425,426],{},"In English \"like\" can refer to a platonic or a romantic interest. This expression in Mandarin refers to a romantic love but is much more casual than the above one.",[26,428,430],{"id":429},"budding-love","Budding Love 💕💓",[311,432,434,435,438],{"id":433},"i-have-a-crush-on-you","I have a crush on you - ",[316,436],{"lang":318,"syntax":437},"我[wo3;r]对[dui4;p]你[ni2;r]有[you3;v]好[hao2;a]感[gan3;v]",[68,439],{"src":111,":type":71},[10,441,442,444,445,447,449,451],{},[272,443,326],{},": I towards you have good feeling",[329,446],{},[329,448],{},[272,450,335],{},": \"wo dway nee yo how gan\"",[10,453,454],{},"This expression can be used both platonically or romantically. In a platonic sense, it merely suggests a good vibe or some kind of harmony in the relationship between two people. However, it can also express a deeper amorous desire more akin to relationship compatibility.",[311,456,458,459,462],{"id":457},"i-have-feelings-for-you","I have feelings for you - ",[316,460],{"lang":318,"syntax":461},"我[wo3;r]对[dui4;p]你[ni2;r]有[you2;v]感情[gan3 qing2;n]",[68,463],{"src":131,":type":71},[10,465,466,468,469,471,473,475],{},[272,467,326],{},": I towards you have affection",[329,470],{},[329,472],{},[272,474,335],{},": \"wo dway nee yo gan ching\"",[10,477,478],{},"You can use this phrase in much the same way that the English translation suggests. It evokes the idea of an emerging romantic sentiment between two people.",[300,480],{"src":481,"alt":482,"width":483,"height":484},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fasian-couple.webp","Asian couple embracing each other",7216,5412,[26,486,488],{"id":487},"expressions-for-deep-love","Expressions for Deep Love 😍💞",[311,490,492,493,496],{"id":491},"i-have-deep-affection-for-you","I have deep affection for you - ",[316,494],{"lang":318,"syntax":495},"我[wo3;r]对[dui4;p]你[ni3;r]深情款款[shen1 qing2 kuan3 kuan3;n]",[68,497],{"src":171,":type":71},[10,499,500,502,503,505,507,509],{},[272,501,326],{},": I towards you deep emotion sincere",[329,504],{},[329,506],{},[272,508,335],{},": \"wo dway nee shun ching kwan kwan\"",[10,511,512],{},"Things are getting serious now. This expression really stresses the depth and sincerity of one's love. It is said by a committed lover.",[311,514,516,517,520],{"id":515},"you-are-my-everything","You are my everything - ",[316,518],{"lang":318,"syntax":519},"你[ni3;r]是[shi4;v]我[wo3;r]的[de5;uj]一切[yi2 qie4;r]",[68,521],{"src":151,":type":71},[10,523,524,526,527,529,531,533],{},[272,525,326],{},": you are my everything",[329,528],{},[329,530],{},[272,532,335],{},": \"nee shur wo duh ee chyeh\"",[10,535,536],{},"This is exactly like English expression in terms of usage and grammar. It's very intense, so don't use it too early into a relationship.",[311,538,540,541,544],{"id":539},"im-passionately-in-love-with-you","I'm passionately in love with you - ",[316,542],{"lang":318,"syntax":543},"我[wo3;r]热烈[re4 lie4;a]地[de5;uv]爱[ai4;v]着[zhe5;uz]你[ni3;r]",[68,545],{"src":191,":type":71},[10,547,548,550,551,553,555,557],{},[272,549,326],{},": I passionate -ly love -ing you",[329,552],{},[329,554],{},[272,556,335],{},": \"wo ruh lee-uh dee eye juo nee\"",[10,559,560],{},"When the fire is there, this is a great expression to convey that passionate love. Let's break this phrase down:",[266,562,563,569,575,581,587,593],{},[269,564,565,568],{},[316,566],{"lang":318,"syntax":567},"我[wo3;r]","\n - I\n",[269,570,571,574],{},[316,572],{"lang":318,"syntax":573},"热烈[re4 lie4;a]","\n - passionate \u002F fiery\n",[269,576,577,580],{},[316,578],{"lang":318,"syntax":579},"地[de5;uv]","\n - adverb maker (added after an adjective or verb similar to '-ly')\n",[269,582,583,586],{},[316,584],{"lang":318,"syntax":585},"爱[ai4;v]","\n - to love\n",[269,588,589,592],{},[316,590],{"lang":318,"syntax":591},"着[zhe5;uz]","\n - aspect particle that indicates an action is in progress\n",[269,594,595,598],{},[316,596],{"lang":318,"syntax":597},"你[ni3;r]","\n - you\n",[26,600,602],{"id":601},"other","Other 💗🌹",[311,604,606,607,610],{"id":605},"my-dear-my-love-darling-honey","My dear \u002F My love \u002F Darling \u002F Honey - ",[316,608],{"lang":318,"syntax":609},"亲爱的[qin1 ai4 de5;un]",[68,611],{"src":211,":type":71},[10,613,614,616,617,619,621,623],{},[272,615,326],{},": that which is beloved",[329,618],{},[329,620],{},[272,622,335],{},": \"cheen eye duh\"",[10,625,626,627,630,631,634],{},"Like the English translations suggest, this is a very useful term of endearment to refer to one's significant other. It's composed of ",[316,628],{"lang":318,"syntax":629},"亲爱[cin1 ai4;a]"," \"beloved\" and ",[316,632],{"lang":318,"syntax":633},"的[de5;uj]"," which is a particle that attaches attributes to a noun similar to \"that which.\"",[10,636,637],{},"It's usage is broader than just the romantic context. For example:",[266,639,640,649],{},[269,641,642,358,645,648],{},[316,643],{"lang":318,"syntax":644},"我[wo3;r]亲爱的[qin1 ai4 de5;un]兄弟[xiong1 di4;n]",[68,646],{"src":647,":type":362},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Ftts_我亲爱的兄弟.mp3","\n - my dear brother\n",[269,650,651,358,654,657],{},[316,652],{"lang":318,"syntax":653},"亲爱的[qin1 ai4 de5;un]乘客[cheng2 ke4;n]",[68,655],{"src":656,":type":362},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Ftts_亲爱的乘客.mp3","\n - dear passengers\n",[311,659,661,662,665],{"id":660},"i-miss-you","I miss you - ",[316,663],{"lang":318,"syntax":664},"我[wo2;r]想[xiang3;v]你[ni3;r]",[68,666],{"src":231,":type":71},[10,668,669,671,672,674,676,678],{},[272,670,326],{},": I want you",[329,673],{},[329,675],{},[272,677,335],{},": \"wo she-ang nee\"",[10,680,681],{},"In Chinese it's common that there are 1 character versions of 2 character verbs. If the context is clear, the 1 character version may be all that's needed. In this case, 想 (xiǎng) is short for 想念 (xiǎngniàn), which means \"to yearn\" or \"to miss.\"",[311,683,685,686,394,689],{"id":684},"i-want-to-go-on-a-date-with-you","I want to go on a date with you - ",[316,687],{"lang":318,"syntax":688},"我[wo2;r]想[xiang3;v]和[he2;c]你[ni3;r]约会[yue1 hui4;v]",[68,690],{"src":251,":type":71},[10,692,693,695,696,698,700,702],{},[272,694,326],{},": I want with you date",[329,697],{},[329,699],{},[272,701,335],{},": \"wo she-ang heugh nee yoo-eh hway\"",[10,704,705,706,709],{},"While not a direct expression of love, this is a useful phrase when you want to initiate a possible romantic relationship with someone. The term ",[316,707],{"lang":318,"syntax":708},"约会[yue1 hui4;v]"," is both a noun and a verb. As a noun it can refer to either a general social engagement or a romantic date. As a verb it refers to the act of setting up or arranging the meeting.",[341,711,712],{},[10,713,714],{},"Note: Having the same word act as both a noun and a verb is not that uncommon in Chinese.",[10,716,717,718,721],{},"Expressing your love for someone is special but it's not just what we say that matters, but also what we do for them. One of the actions that we can do is learn our partner's native language. If you are interested in starting this journey to learn more ",[14,719,720],{"href":16},"Chinese words",", we recommend you check out our Mandarin courses and software. If it seems something up your alley, start your free trial today.",[723,724],"prose-button",{"href":16,"text":725},"Learn Chinese with Migaku",{"title":727,"searchDepth":728,"depth":728,"links":729},"",2,[730,731,736,740,745],{"id":28,"depth":728,"text":29},{"id":308,"depth":728,"text":309,"children":732},[733,735],{"id":313,"depth":734,"text":314},3,{"id":405,"depth":734,"text":406},{"id":429,"depth":728,"text":430,"children":737},[738,739],{"id":433,"depth":734,"text":434},{"id":457,"depth":734,"text":458},{"id":487,"depth":728,"text":488,"children":741},[742,743,744],{"id":491,"depth":734,"text":492},{"id":515,"depth":734,"text":516},{"id":539,"depth":734,"text":540},{"id":601,"depth":728,"text":602,"children":746},[747,748,749],{"id":605,"depth":734,"text":606},{"id":660,"depth":734,"text":661},{"id":684,"depth":734,"text":750},"I want to go on a date with you -  ","Explore the various ways to express love in Mandarin, including essential phrases, cultural insights, and pronunciation tips. This guide will help you convey affection and romantic feelings in Chinese with confidence.","md",{"timestampUnix":754,"slug":755,"h1":756,"image":757,"tags":763},1722833830414,"chinese-love","Chinese Love Language: From Casual Crushes to Deep Affection",{"src":758,"width":759,"height":760,"alt":761,"position":762},"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-chinese-love.webp",5708,3809,"A man and woman under an umbrella, looking into each other's eyes—the moment of first love!","top",[764,765,766],"culture","vocabulary","phrases",true,"\u002Farticle\u002Fchinese\u002Fmandarin-love","---\ntitle: 'Chinese Love Phrases: 10 Romantic Expressions Beyond \"Wo Ai Ni\"'\ndescription: 'Explore the various ways to express love in Mandarin, including essential phrases, cultural insights, and pronunciation tips. This guide will help you convey affection and romantic feelings in Chinese with confidence.'\ntimestampUnix: 1722833830414\nslug: 'chinese-love'\nh1: 'Chinese Love Language: From Casual Crushes to Deep Affection'\nimage:\n  src: '\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fmigaku-chinese-love.webp'\n  width: 5708\n  height: 3809\n  alt: \"A man and woman under an umbrella, looking into each other's eyes—the moment of first love!\"\n  position: 'top'\ntags:\n  - culture\n  - vocabulary\n  - phrases\n---\n\nDecided to [learn Chinese](\u002Flearn-chinese) for that special someone?\n\nLove is one of the most human things, transcending all geographic and cultural boundaries and espousing our love for others can be crucial to improving our relationships and lives. Communicating our love, whether romantic or in the sense of appreciation, is a healthy and enriching thing. Since it's so important, it's worthwhile to express such things in the language of the recipient of our love.\n\nThere are many ways to express your love for someone in Chinese, though this article will center on more romantic love expressions. Non-romantic expressions of love are often more subtle and harder to learn as a beginner. Here's a brief guide on how to express love in Chinese.\n\n## Overview\n\n| Meaning                         | Simplified                                                                                       | Traditional    | Pinyin                      | Sounds Like                        |\n| ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | -------------- | --------------------------- | ---------------------------------- |\n| I love you                      | 我爱你 \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Ftts_我爱你.mp3\" :type=\"0\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>                 | 我愛你         | wǒ ài nǐ                    | \"wo eye nee\"                       |\n| I \"like\" you                    | 我喜欢你 \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Ftts_我喜欢你.mp3\" :type=\"0\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>             | 我喜歡你       | wó xǐhuān nǐ                | \"wo she Juan nee\"                  |\n| I have a crush on you           | 我对你有好感 \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Ftts_我对你有好感.mp3\" :type=\"0\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>     | 我對你有好感   | wǒ duì nǐ yǒu hǎogǎn        | \"wo dway nee yo how gan\"           |\n| I have feelings for you         | 我对你有感情 \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Ftts_我对你有感情.mp3\" :type=\"0\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>     | 我對你有感情   | wǒ duì nǐ yǒu gǎnqíng       | \"wo dway nee yo gan ching\"         |\n| You are my everything           | 你是我的一切 \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Ftts_你是我的一切.mp3\" :type=\"0\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>     | 你是我的一切   | nǐ shì wǒ de yí qiè         | \"nee shur wo duh ee chyeh\"         |\n| I have deep affection for you   | 我对你深情款款 \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Ftts_我对你深情款款.mp3\" :type=\"0\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> | 我對你深情款款 | wǒ duì nǐ shēnqíng kuánkuǎn | \"wo dway nee shun ching kwan kwan\" |\n| I passionately love you         | 我热烈地爱着你 \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Ftts_我热烈地爱着你.mp3\" :type=\"0\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> | 我熱烈地愛著你 | wǒ rèliè dì ài zhuó nǐ      | \"wo ruh lee-uh dee eye juo nee\"    |\n| dear \u002F my love                  | 亲爱的 \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Ffvo_亲爱的.mp3\" :type=\"0\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>                 | 親愛的         | qīn ài de                   | \"cheen eye duh\"                    |\n| I miss you                      | 我想你 \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Ftts_我想你.mp3\" :type=\"0\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>                 | 我想你         | wó xiáng nǐ                 | \"wo she-ang nee\"                   |\n| I want to go on a date with you | 我想和你约会 \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Ftts_我想和你约会.mp3\" :type=\"0\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>     | 我想和你約會   | wó xiǎng hé nǐ yuēhuì       | \"wo she-ang heugh nee yoo-eh hway\" |\n\n\u003Caccordion heading=\"Key Definitions\">\n\n- **Pinyin**: a standardized way to write Chinese characters in the Latin alphabet.\n- **Tone**: the pitch of a word, of which there are 4 distinct patterns represented by 4 different diacritics (accent marks); if there is no diacritic, it indicates a neutral or absent tone.\n- **Simplified**: Chinese character set with less strokes.\n- **Traditional**: Chinese character set with more strokes.\n\n\u003C\u002Faccordion>\n\nIf needed, you can also check out our refresher on [Chinese tones](\u002Fblog\u002Fchinese\u002Fchinese-language-tones).\n\n\u003Cimg src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fasian-couple-night.webp\" alt=\"Nightscape of city lights with a silhouette of a couple\" width=\"5000\" height=\"3750\" \u002F>\n\n## Standard Expressions of Love ❤️💋\n\n### I love you - \u003Ctypo lang=\"zh\" syntax=\"我[wo3;r]爱[ai4;v]你[ni3;r]\">\u003C\u002Ftypo>\u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Ftts_我爱你.mp3\" :type=\"0\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>\n\n**Literally**: I love you\u003Cbr>\n**Sounds like**: \"wo eye nee\"\n\nThis is the most typical expression to express a serious romantic love for someone. It is not something you would say to someone who is merely your crush.\n\n> Note: The last character is the pronoun _you_ which you can simply change out to express your love for others. In Mandarin there is no difference between subject and object pronouns.\n\n- \u003Ctypo lang=\"zh\" syntax=\"他[ta1;r]\">\u003C\u002Ftypo> \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fta1.m4a\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> - he\n- \u003Ctypo lang=\"zh\" syntax=\"她[ta1;r]\">\u003C\u002Ftypo> \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fta1.m4a\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> - she\n- \u003Ctypo lang=\"zh\" syntax=\"他们[ta1 men5;r]\">\u003C\u002Ftypo> \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002F他们.m4a\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> - them\n\n\u003Cstrong>Example\u003C\u002Fstrong>:\u003Cbr>\n\u003Ctypo lang=\"zh\" syntax=\"我[wo3;r]爱[ai4;v]她[ta1;r]\">\u003C\u002Ftypo> \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Ftts_我爱她.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> \u003Cbr>\nI love her.\n\n### I 'like' you - \u003Ctypo lang=\"zh\" syntax=\"我[wo2;r]喜欢[xi3 huan5;v]你[ni3;r]\">\u003C\u002Ftypo>\u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Ftts_我喜欢你.mp3\" :type=\"0\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>\n\n**Literally**: I \"like\" you\u003Cbr>\n**Sounds like**: \"wo she Juan nee\"\n\nIn English \"like\" can refer to a platonic or a romantic interest. This expression in Mandarin refers to a romantic love but is much more casual than the above one.\n\n## Budding Love 💕💓\n\n### I have a crush on you - \u003Ctypo lang=\"zh\" syntax=\"我[wo3;r]对[dui4;p]你[ni2;r]有[you3;v]好[hao2;a]感[gan3;v]\">\u003C\u002Ftypo>\u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Ftts_我对你有好感.mp3\" :type=\"0\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>\n\n**Literally**: I towards you have good feeling\u003Cbr>\n**Sounds like**: \"wo dway nee yo how gan\"\n\nThis expression can be used both platonically or romantically. In a platonic sense, it merely suggests a good vibe or some kind of harmony in the relationship between two people. However, it can also express a deeper amorous desire more akin to relationship compatibility.\n\n### I have feelings for you - \u003Ctypo lang=\"zh\" syntax=\"我[wo3;r]对[dui4;p]你[ni2;r]有[you2;v]感情[gan3 qing2;n]\">\u003C\u002Ftypo>\u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Ftts_我对你有感情.mp3\" :type=\"0\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>\n\n**Literally**: I towards you have affection\u003Cbr>\n**Sounds like**: \"wo dway nee yo gan ching\"\n\nYou can use this phrase in much the same way that the English translation suggests. It evokes the idea of an emerging romantic sentiment between two people.\n\n\u003Cimg src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fasian-couple.webp\" alt=\"Asian couple embracing each other\" width=\"7216\" height=\"5412\" \u002F>\n\n## Expressions for Deep Love 😍💞\n\n### I have deep affection for you - \u003Ctypo lang=\"zh\" syntax=\"我[wo3;r]对[dui4;p]你[ni3;r]深情款款[shen1 qing2 kuan3 kuan3;n]\">\u003C\u002Ftypo>\u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Ftts_我对你深情款款.mp3\" :type=\"0\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>\n\n**Literally**: I towards you deep emotion sincere\u003Cbr>\n**Sounds like**: \"wo dway nee shun ching kwan kwan\"\n\nThings are getting serious now. This expression really stresses the depth and sincerity of one's love. It is said by a committed lover.\n\n### You are my everything - \u003Ctypo lang=\"zh\" syntax=\"你[ni3;r]是[shi4;v]我[wo3;r]的[de5;uj]一切[yi2 qie4;r]\">\u003C\u002Ftypo>\u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Ftts_你是我的一切.mp3\" :type=\"0\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>\n\n**Literally**: you are my everything\u003Cbr>\n**Sounds like**: \"nee shur wo duh ee chyeh\"\n\nThis is exactly like English expression in terms of usage and grammar. It's very intense, so don't use it too early into a relationship.\n\n### I'm passionately in love with you - \u003Ctypo lang=\"zh\" syntax=\"我[wo3;r]热烈[re4 lie4;a]地[de5;uv]爱[ai4;v]着[zhe5;uz]你[ni3;r]\">\u003C\u002Ftypo>\u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Ftts_我热烈地爱着你.mp3\" :type=\"0\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>\n\n**Literally**: I passionate -ly love -ing you\u003Cbr>\n**Sounds like**: \"wo ruh lee-uh dee eye juo nee\"\n\nWhen the fire is there, this is a great expression to convey that passionate love. Let's break this phrase down:\n\n- \u003Ctypo lang=\"zh\" syntax=\"我[wo3;r]\">\u003C\u002Ftypo> - I\n- \u003Ctypo lang=\"zh\" syntax=\"热烈[re4 lie4;a]\">\u003C\u002Ftypo> - passionate \u002F fiery\n- \u003Ctypo lang=\"zh\" syntax=\"地[de5;uv]\">\u003C\u002Ftypo> - adverb maker (added after an adjective or verb similar to '-ly')\n- \u003Ctypo lang=\"zh\" syntax=\"爱[ai4;v]\">\u003C\u002Ftypo> - to love\n- \u003Ctypo lang=\"zh\" syntax=\"着[zhe5;uz]\">\u003C\u002Ftypo> - aspect particle that indicates an action is in progress\n- \u003Ctypo lang=\"zh\" syntax=\"你[ni3;r]\">\u003C\u002Ftypo> - you\n\n## Other 💗🌹\n\n### My dear \u002F My love \u002F Darling \u002F Honey - \u003Ctypo lang=\"zh\" syntax=\"亲爱的[qin1 ai4 de5;un]\">\u003C\u002Ftypo>\u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Ffvo_亲爱的.mp3\" :type=\"0\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>\n\n**Literally**: that which is beloved\u003Cbr>\n**Sounds like**: \"cheen eye duh\"\n\nLike the English translations suggest, this is a very useful term of endearment to refer to one's significant other. It's composed of \u003Ctypo lang=\"zh\" syntax=\"亲爱[cin1 ai4;a]\">\u003C\u002Ftypo> \"beloved\" and \u003Ctypo lang=\"zh\" syntax=\"的[de5;uj]\">\u003C\u002Ftypo> which is a particle that attaches attributes to a noun similar to \"that which.\"\n\nIt's usage is broader than just the romantic context. For example:\n\n- \u003Ctypo lang=\"zh\" syntax=\"我[wo3;r]亲爱的[qin1 ai4 de5;un]兄弟[xiong1 di4;n]\">\u003C\u002Ftypo> \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Ftts_我亲爱的兄弟.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> - my dear brother\n- \u003Ctypo lang=\"zh\" syntax=\"亲爱的[qin1 ai4 de5;un]乘客[cheng2 ke4;n]\">\u003C\u002Ftypo> \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Ftts_亲爱的乘客.mp3\" :type=\"3\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio> - dear passengers\n\n### I miss you - \u003Ctypo lang=\"zh\" syntax=\"我[wo2;r]想[xiang3;v]你[ni3;r]\">\u003C\u002Ftypo>\u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Ftts_我想你.mp3\" :type=\"0\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>\n\n**Literally**: I want you\u003Cbr>\n**Sounds like**: \"wo she-ang nee\"\n\nIn Chinese it's common that there are 1 character versions of 2 character verbs. If the context is clear, the 1 character version may be all that's needed. In this case, 想 (xiǎng) is short for 想念 (xiǎngniàn), which means \"to yearn\" or \"to miss.\"\n\n### I want to go on a date with you - \u003Ctypo lang=\"zh\" syntax=\"我[wo2;r]想[xiang3;v]和[he2;c]你[ni3;r]约会[yue1 hui4;v]\">\u003C\u002Ftypo> \u003Ccustom-audio src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Ftts_我想和你约会.mp3\" :type=\"0\">\u003C\u002Fcustom-audio>\n\n**Literally**: I want with you date\u003Cbr>\n**Sounds like**: \"wo she-ang heugh nee yoo-eh hway\"\n\nWhile not a direct expression of love, this is a useful phrase when you want to initiate a possible romantic relationship with someone. The term \u003Ctypo lang=\"zh\" syntax=\"约会[yue1 hui4;v]\">\u003C\u002Ftypo> is both a noun and a verb. As a noun it can refer to either a general social engagement or a romantic date. As a verb it refers to the act of setting up or arranging the meeting.\n\n> Note: Having the same word act as both a noun and a verb is not that uncommon in Chinese.\n\nExpressing your love for someone is special but it's not just what we say that matters, but also what we do for them. One of the actions that we can do is learn our partner's native language. If you are interested in starting this journey to learn more [Chinese words](\u002Flearn-chinese), we recommend you check out our Mandarin courses and software. 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