Love · Chinese
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Chinese · 中文
Translation
我爱你
Romanization
Wo ai ni
Pronunciation
woh eye 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
我爱你 — a direct line you might say privately to a partner for "i love you".
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FAQ
You say "我爱你" in Chinese. The romanized form is "Wo ai ni", and a simple pronunciation cue is "woh eye nee".
This entry is marked as safe. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.
Use "woh eye nee" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "Wo ai 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.