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How to say “i have a crush on you” in Chinese

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i have a crush on you

Chinese · 中文

casual

Translation

我暗恋你

Romanization

Wo anlian ni

Pronunciation

woh ahn-lyen nee

When to use it

Use this in a romantic or flirty context. Keep the tone warm and give the other person room to decline. In Chinese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.

Example

我暗恋你 — a short line for a message or face-to-face moment for "i have a crush on you".

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FAQ

Common questions

How do you say "i have a crush on you" in Chinese?+

You say "我暗恋你" in Chinese. The romanized form is "Wo anlian ni", and a simple pronunciation cue is "woh ahn-lyen nee".

Is this phrase formal or casual?+

This entry is marked as casual. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.

How do you pronounce it?+

Use "woh ahn-lyen nee" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "Wo anlian ni".

When should I use it?+

Use this in a romantic or flirty context. Keep the tone warm and give the other person room to decline. In Chinese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.