你真漂亮
nǐ zhēn piàoliang
In Chinese, "you're so pretty" is translated as 你真漂亮 (nǐ zhēn piàoliang).
This phrase is used as a compliment to tell someone that they are physically attractive.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 你 (you), 真 (really/so) and 漂亮 (pretty/beautiful).
Which one should you use?
While 你真漂亮 emphasizes being "really" or "so" pretty, using 你很漂亮 is a more neutral way to say "you are pretty" without the emphatic "so".
How does it change in a sentence?
In this specific construction, the adjective 漂亮 does not require the verb "to be" (是) because the adverb 真 acts as a linker.
How do you pronounce it?
nǐ zhēn piàoliang
Did you know?
- In many Chinese cultures, receiving a compliment like 你真漂亮 is traditionally met with a polite denial rather than a 'thank you' to show modesty.
- While you might use 漂亮 for a person, it is also frequently used to describe a job well done or a beautiful play in sports, much like saying 'that was a beautiful goal' in English.
- Chinese has a specific word, 气质 (qìzhì), for a type of beauty that refers to a person's inner aura or elegance rather than just their features.
Examples in context
- 你真好看！You look amazing!
- 你真漂亮耶！You're so pretty!
- 你好美哦！You're so beautiful!
- 你真漂亮。Nǐ zhēn piàoliang.You are so pretty.
- 今天你真漂亮！Jīntiān nǐ zhēn piàoliang!You look so pretty today!
- 穿这件衣服的你真漂亮。Chuān zhè jiàn yīfu de nǐ zhēn piàoliang.You look so pretty in this outfit.
