How to Say ‘You are a thief.’ in Simplified Chinese
你是小偷。
nǐ shì xiǎo tōu
[nee shir xiǎotōu]
🇨🇳 In China: On its own this is an accusation — it only works as a pickup line if you follow up with 你偷了我的心. Said cold, it could cause real offense.
Phrase Breakdown
你
nǐ
[nee]
you
The informal or neutral word for “you,” suitable for peers or casual conversation.
如果对方和你年纪差不多，可以说“认识你”。
If the other person is about your age, you can say “nice to meet you” with 你.
是
shì
[shir]
to be; is; are
A linking verb meaning 'to be.' It connects a subject with identity or description.
她是医生。
She is a doctor.
小偷
xiǎo tōu
[xiǎotōu]
thief
A person who steals things.
警察抓住了小偷。
The police caught the thief.
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