Chinese Romance: Enchanting Phrases for Love

Charming Chinese phrases for romantic love.

Here are some key romantic phrases and expressions commonly used in Chinese dating, including their meaning and pronunciation:

我爱你 (wǒ ài nǐ) — “I love you.” This is the most direct and serious declaration of romantic love.
我喜欢你 (wǒ xǐ huān nǐ) — “I like you.” A lighter, more casual way to express romantic interest.
我对你有好感 (wǒ duì nǐ yǒu hǎo gǎn) — “I have a crush on you.” Used to express romantic feelings emerging.
我想和你在一起 (wǒ xiǎng hé nǐ zài yīqǐ) — “I want to be with you.” Expresses desire to deepen the relationship.
你真可爱 (nǐ zhēn kě’ài) — “You are so cute.” A sweet compliment.
我很想你 (wǒ hěn xiǎng nǐ) — “I miss you very much.”
你是我的全世界 (nǐ jiù shì wǒ de quán shì jiè) — “You are my whole world.”
让我们一起变老吧 (wǒ men yī qǐ biàn lǎo ba) — “Let’s grow old together.”
执子之手，与子偕老 (zhí zǐ zhī shǒu, yǔ zǐ xié lǎo) — “I promise to hold your hand and grow old with you.” A poetic phrase.

Additional romantic words and terms often used:

These phrases cover stages from casual attraction to deep commitment and are useful for dating and expressing affection in Chinese culture.

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