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