你今天真漂亮
nǐ jīntiān zhēn piàoliang
The English phrase 'you look beautiful today' is translated into Chinese as 你今天真漂亮 (nǐ jīntiān zhēn piàoliang).
This phrase is used as a compliment to tell someone that their appearance is attractive today.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase breaks down literally as 'you today really beautiful'.
How does it change in a sentence?
In this structure, the pronoun 你 (the standard version of 'you') is the subject. The time word 今天 (today) is placed after the subject and before the predicate. The adjective 漂亮 (piàoliang) is used to describe physical attractiveness or beauty.
How do you pronounce it?
nǐ jīntiān zhēn piàoliang
Did you know?
- In Chinese culture, a person might respond to 你今天真漂亮 by modestly denying it, such as by saying 没有没有 (no, no), rather than simply saying 'thank you'.
- The word 漂亮 can also be used to describe a 'beautifully' executed action, such as a clever move in a game or a well-handled business deal.
- The character 美 (měi), another word for beauty, is the root of the word 美食 (měishí), which means 'delicious food' or 'gourmet cuisine'.
Examples in context
- 你今天真漂亮。Nǐ jīntiān zhēn piàoliang.You look beautiful today.
- 亲爱的，你今天真漂亮。Qīn'ài de, nǐ jīntiān zhēn piàoliang.Darling, you look beautiful today.
- 穿这件衣服，你今天真漂亮。Chuān zhè jiàn yīfu, nǐ jīntiān zhēn piàoliang.In this dress, you look beautiful today.
Example conversation
Wei compliments Zihan during a date.
- 梓涵 Zihan伟，你看我怎么样？Wěi, nǐ kàn wǒ zěnmeyàng?Wei, how do I look?
- 伟 Wei梓涵，你今天真漂亮。Zǐhán, nǐ jīntiān zhēn piàoliang.Zihan, you look beautiful today.
- 梓涵 Zihan谢谢你，你真会说话。Xièxiè nǐ, nǐ zhēn huì shuōhuà.Thank you, you are so sweet.
- 伟 Wei我是说真的。Wǒ shì shuō zhēnde.I am serious.
