Chinese (Mandarin) phrases for love

Below are Chinese (Mandarin) phrases (中文) you'll actually use for love. Each card shows the native text, an English-friendly pronunciation guide, and the meaning. Tap copy to paste straight into any app or message.

  • Native
    我爱你
    Pronunciation
    wǒ ài nǐ
    Meaning
    I love you
  • Native
    你很漂亮
    Pronunciation
    nǐ hěn piàoliang
    Meaning
    You are beautiful
  • Native
    我想你
    Pronunciation
    wǒ xiǎng nǐ
    Meaning
    I miss you
  • Native
    你愿意和我约会吗?
    Pronunciation
    nǐ yuànyì hé wǒ yuēhuì ma
    Meaning
    Will you go out with me?

Frequently asked questions

Are these Chinese (Mandarin) phrases formal or informal?

Most are neutral and safe for both casual and polite settings. When the difference matters in Chinese (Mandarin), we choose the everyday-polite form.

How accurate is the romanization?

Romanizations are tuned for English speakers as a pronunciation aid, not a strict transliteration. Use them as a guide, then listen to a native speaker.

Can I copy Chinese (Mandarin) text into any app?

Yes. Every phrase copies as Unicode and pastes into chat apps, notes, email, design tools and word processors with no encoding issues.

Will my keyboard switch to Chinese (Mandarin) after copying?

No. Copy-paste only inserts the characters; your typing layout doesn't change. To type Chinese (Mandarin) regularly, install a system keyboard.

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