How to Say ‘You smiled’ in Simplified Chinese
你一笑
nǐ yī xiào
[nee ee shyaow]
💬 Usage Tip: [一 + verb] can mark a quick, single action: [你一笑] 'when you smiled,' [他一看就懂] 'with one look he understood.'
Phrase Breakdown
你
nǐ
[nee]
you
The person being addressed directly.
你一笑，旁边的人都忍不住看过来。
When you smile, even the people nearby can’t help looking over.
一
yī
[ee]
once; as soon as
In 一笑, 一 marks a quick action: ‘once you smile’ or ‘the moment you smile.’
你一笑，我连原话都忘了。
The moment you smiled, I forgot what I was going to say.
笑
xiào
[shyaow]
to smile
A basic verb meaning to smile or laugh lightly.
你一笑，这杯酒都显得更甜了。
When you smile, even this drink seems sweeter.
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