How to Say ‘I just wanted to chat with you more.’ in Simplified Chinese
我就是想跟你多聊聊。
wǒ jiù shì xiǎng gēn nǐ duō liáo liáo
[wo joe-shir shyang gen nee dwaw lyaow-lyaow]
🇨🇳 In China: This openly admits the real reason for moving. It's a sweet, fairly direct line once things are going well.
Phrase Breakdown
我就是想
wǒ jiù shì xiǎng
I just want to
就是 adds 'just / simply', and 想 means 'want to'. Say 'wǒ jiùshì xiǎng'.
我就是想休息一下。
I just want to rest a bit.
Words in this phrase
我
wǒ
[wo]
I
The speaker referring to themselves.
我明天有空。
I am free tomorrow.
就是
jiù shì
[joe-shir]
exactly; simply; just
Used in conversation to soften or explain a point, like 'it's just that...'
我就是有点忙。
It's just that I'm a little busy.
想
xiǎng
[shyang]
want to; would like to
Expresses desire or preference, like saying what you feel like drinking.
我想喝拿铁。
I want to drink a latte.
跟你多聊聊。
gēn nǐ duō liáo liáo
chat with you more
跟你 means 'with you' and 多聊聊 means 'chat more'. Say 'gēn nǐ duō liáoliao' with a light second 聊.
我想跟你多聊聊。
I'd like to chat with you more.
Words in this phrase
跟
gēn
[gen]
with; to
Often means with, following, or speaking to someone depending on context.
你可以跟我来。
You can come with me.
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.
多
duō
[dwaw]
more
Means “more” or “a bit more,” often used when asking for additional information.
我想多了解一下你们的培训机会。
I’d like to learn more about your training opportunities.
聊聊
liáo liáo
[lyaow-lyaow]
chat a bit; talk for a while
A casual, friendly way to say “have a chat,” often for a short conversation.
我想和那边的经理聊聊。
I want to chat a bit with the manager over there.
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