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Phrases for asking someone out in Mandarin

Chinese Romance: Enchanting Phrases for Love: Phrases for asking someone out in Mandarin
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Here are some common Mandarin phrases for asking someone out, expressing romantic interest, and related compliments:

Asking Someone Out

  • 我想和你约会。(Wǒ xiǎng hé nǐ yuēhuì) — I want to go on a date with you.
  • 你能和我约会吗？(Nǐ néng hé wǒ yuēhuì ma?) — Do you want to go out with me?
  • 你愿意和我一起去吃饭吗？(Nǐ yuànyì hé wǒ yīqǐ qù chīfàn ma?) — Would you like to have dinner with me?
  • 你今晚有空吗？(Nǐ jīn wǎn yǒu kòng ma?) — Are you free tonight?
  • 要一起出去嘛？(Yào yīqǐ chūqù ma?) — Want to go out together?
  • 你愿意和我喝杯咖啡吗？(Nǐ yuànyì hé wǒ hē bēi kāfēi ma?) — Would you like to grab a coffee with me?

Expressing Interest or Compliments

  • 我喜欢你。(Wǒ xǐhuān nǐ) — I like you.
  • 我对你有好感。(Wǒ duì nǐ yǒu hǎogǎn) — I have a crush on you.
  • 你很特别。(Nǐ hěn tèbié) — You’re special.
  • 你让我心跳加速。(Nǐ ràng wǒ xīntiào jiāsù) — You make my heart beat faster.
  • 你好漂亮/帅 (Nǐ hǎo piàoliang/shuài) — You look beautiful/handsome.

More Serious Relationship Phrases

  • 你能做我的女朋友/男朋友吗？(Nǐ néng zuò wǒ de nǚ péngyǒu / nán péngyǒu ma?) — Can you be my girlfriend/boyfriend?
  • 我们在一起吧。(Wǒmen zài yìqǐ ba) — Let’s be together.

These phrases cover polite, direct, and a bit flirty ways to ask someone out or express feelings in Mandarin, suitable for different stages of dating and relationships.

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