Love · Chinese
Practice this phrase
Chinese · 中文
Translation
我喜欢你
Romanization
Wo xihuan ni
Pronunciation
woh shee-hwan nee
When to use it
Use this with someone you are emotionally close to. It can feel intimate, so avoid using it too early with strangers. In Chinese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.
Example
我喜欢你 — a direct line you might say privately to a partner for "i like you".
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FAQ
You say "我喜欢你" in Chinese. The romanized form is "Wo xihuan ni", and a simple pronunciation cue is "woh shee-hwan nee".
This entry is marked as safe. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.
Use "woh shee-hwan nee" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "Wo xihuan ni".
Use this with someone you are emotionally close to. It can feel intimate, so avoid using it too early with strangers. In Chinese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.