Essential Mandarin Phrases for Building Relationships

Friday, June 27, 2025

Building romantic relationships in China involves understanding not only the language but also the cultural nuances. To help you navigate this exciting journey, here are some essential Mandarin phrases for various situations, from expressing feelings to planning dates and discussing the future.

Expressing Feelings 

  1. I like you.

    我喜欢你。
    
Wǒ xǐhuān nǐ.
  2. You are very special to me.

    你对我来说很特别。
    
Nǐ duì wǒ lái shuō hěn tèbié.
  3. I love you.

    我爱你。

    Wǒ ài nǐ.

Planning Dates

  1. Would you like to go out for dinner with me?

    你愿意和我一起吃晚饭吗？

    Nǐ yuànyì hé wǒ yīqǐ chī wǎnfàn ma?
  2. How about we watch a movie this weekend?

    我们这个周末去看电影怎么样？

    Wǒmen zhège zhōumò qù kàn diànyǐng zěnmeyàng?
  3. Shall we take a walk in the park?

    我们去公园散步好吗？

    Wǒmen qù gōngyuán sànbù hǎo ma?

Complimenting Your Partner 

  1. You look beautiful/handsome today.

    你今天看起来很漂亮/帅。

    Nǐ jīntiān kàn qǐlái hěn piàoliang/shuài.
  2. I really admire your kindness.

    我真的很欣赏你的善良。
    
Wǒ zhēn de hěn xīnshǎng nǐ de shànliáng.
  3. You have a great sense of humor.

    你的幽默感真好。

    Nǐ de yōumògǎn zhēn hǎo.

Discussing the Relationship

  1. What do you think about our relationship?

    你怎么看我们的关系？

    Nǐ zěnme kàn wǒmen de guānxì?
  2. I want to know you better.

    我想更了解你。

    Wǒ xiǎng gèng liǎojiě nǐ.
  3. Are you serious about us?

    你对我们是认真的吗？

    Nǐ duì wǒmen shì rènzhēn de ma?

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