我们爱你
wǒmen ài nǐ
The phrase "we love you" in Chinese is expressed as 我们爱你 (wǒmen ài nǐ).
This phrase is used to express deep affection or love for someone from a group of people.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 我们 (we), 爱 (love) and 你 (you).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In northern parts of China, an informal way to say "we love you" is 咱们爱你.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the word "you" changes depending on who you are addressing. If the "you" being addressed is a group of people rather than an individual, you should change 你 to 你们 to form 我们爱你们. To express the same sentiment to an elder or someone in a position of respect, replace 你 with the polite form 您 to say 我们爱您.
How do you pronounce it?
wǒmen ài nǐ
Did you know?
- The character 爱 was simplified in the 1950s, removing the heart radical 心 from the center of the character.
- In many Chinese families, saying 我爱你 or 我们爱你 out loud can actually feel uncomfortably intense or even awkward, as affection is more traditionally shown through actions like peeling fruit for someone.
- The word 爱 is often reserved for deep, serious affection, whereas friends or acquaintances might use 'like' 喜欢 to avoid the heavy emotional weight that 'love' carries in a Chinese social context.
Examples in context
- 全家人都说：我们爱你。Quánjiārén dōu shuō: wǒmen ài nǐ.The whole family says: we love you.
