吻我
wěn wǒinformal
The English phrase "kiss me" can be translated into Chinese as 吻我 (wěn wǒ). Wiktionary also lists 親我 / 亲我 (qīn wǒ).
Meaning: kiss me (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Chinese | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 吻我 | wěn wǒ | informal |
| 親我 / 亲我 | qīn wǒ |
You may also encounter variations like 来个吻, which means "Give me a kiss" or 亲亲我, which is used to emphasize affection and playfulness.
What does it mean word for word?
In the form 吻我, the word 吻 means "to kiss" and 我 means "me". In the form 亲我, the word 亲 means "to kiss" and 我 means "me".
Which one should you use?
吻我 is a more formal or literary way to say "kiss me", while 亲我 is more common in casual, everyday spoken language.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
吻我 is considered more formal or literary. 亲我 and 亲亲我 are informal, with 亲亲我 specifically conveying a playful and affectionate tone.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Chinese, the object "me" (我) follows the verb "kiss" (吻 or 亲) directly without needing a preposition.
How do you pronounce it?
wěn wǒ
Did you know?
- The word 亲 used in 亲我 can also mean 'relative' or 'close kin'. In modern internet slang, it is often used as a term of endearment like 'dear' or 'honey' when shopping online.
- The character 亲 in its traditional form 親 includes a component meaning 'stand' and 'tree', originally evoking the image of a parent standing by a child.
- When saying 亲亲我, the tone is often shifted to a higher pitch. This linguistic habit, known as 'sǎ jiāo', is a culturally specific way of acting coquettishly to get one's way.
Examples in context
- 吻我，你个白痴！Kiss me, you fool!This sentence shows how to use 吻我 in an insulting or aggressive way.Tatoeba #4517843 by yuiyu, translation #4471210 by DarkHollow
- 吻我。Kiss me.This sentence is a simple way to use 吻我.Tatoeba #5092385 by mirrorvan, translation #565931 by Fish
- 那请亲吻我。Then please kiss me.
Example conversation
A couple is saying goodbye at the door.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen俊杰，吻我。Jùnjié, wěn wǒ.Junjie, kiss me.
- 俊杰 Junjie好的，晓雯。Hǎo de, Xiǎowén.Okay, Xiaowen.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen快点，我要出门了。Kuài diǎn, wǒ yào chūmén le.Hurry up, I have to leave.
- 俊杰 Junjie这就来了。Zhè jiù lái le.Here it comes.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “kiss me” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
