我恨你
wǒ hèn nǐ
In Chinese, "I hate you" can be expressed as 我恨你 (wǒ hèn nǐ). Wiktionary also lists 我討厭你 / 我讨厌你 (wǒ tǎoyàn nǐ).
Meaning: expression of intense dislike (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Chinese | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| 我恨你 | wǒ hèn nǐ |
| 我討厭你 / 我讨厌你 | wǒ tǎoyàn nǐ |
The phrase is used to express intense dislike. Depending on the specific phrase used, it can range from deep-seated resentment to a playful or mild dislike.
Which one should you use?
我恨你 is much stronger and more serious, often implying deep-seated resentment or hatred. In contrast, 我討厭你 / 我讨厌你 is used for mild dislike and can even be used playfully or flirtatiously between close friends or couples.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word 讨厌 in the phrase 我讨厌你 can function as both a verb meaning "to dislike" and an adjective meaning "annoying" or "disagreeable".
How do you pronounce it?
wǒ hèn nǐ
Did you know?
- The character 恨 in 我恨你 can also mean 'to regret' in certain classical contexts, reflecting a connection between hate and longing.
- While English speakers use 'I hate you' for many things, a Chinese speaker might use 烦死了 (fán sǐ le) to express a similar feeling of being annoyed or 'hating' a situation, which literally translates to 'annoyed to death'.
- In Chinese pop culture, the phrase 我讨厌你 is often a classic trope in romantic dramas, where a female lead says it to a male lead to hide her growing affection.
Examples in context
- 我不管你说， 我恨你！I don't care what you say, I hate you!This sentence shows how to express defiance while using 我恨你.Tatoeba #2967240 by mikulthegreat, translation #4626691 by LeeSooHa
- 我恨你。I hate you.This sentence is a simple statement of using 我恨你.Tatoeba #827522 by Martha, translation #827295 by RaspaKrusto
- 我恨你！I hate you!This sentence uses 我恨你 with an exclamation to show strong emotion.Tatoeba #2199547 by Vortarulo, translation #1496819 by Spamster
Example conversation
A heated argument between a couple in a living room.
- 志强 Zhiqiang你为什么要骗我？Nǐ wèishéme yào piàn wǒ?Why did you lie to me?
- 梓涵 Zihan我真的不是故意的。Wǒ zhēnde búshì gùyì de.I really didn't do it on purpose.
- 志强 Zhiqiang我恨你！Wǒ hèn nǐ!I hate you!
- 梓涵 Zihan志强，请你冷静一点。Zhìqiáng, qǐng nǐ lěngjìng yìdiǎn.Zhiqiang, please calm down a bit.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “I hate you” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
