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How to say “you are beautiful” in Chinese

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you are beautiful

Chinese · 中文

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Translation

你很美

Romanization

Ni hen mei

Pronunciation

nee hun may

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

你很美 — a short line for a message or face-to-face moment for "you are beautiful".

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FAQ

Common questions

How do you say "you are beautiful" in Chinese?+

You say "你很美" in Chinese. The romanized form is "Ni hen mei", and a simple pronunciation cue is "nee hun may".

Is this phrase formal or casual?+

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

How do you pronounce it?+

Use "nee hun may" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "Ni hen mei".

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.