How to Say ‘You look handsome today too.’ in Simplified Chinese
你今天也很帅。
nǐ jīn tiān yě hěn shuài
[nee jeen-tyen yeh hen shuài]
🇨🇳 In China: Returning a compliment straight away is the natural move on a date in China. 帅 (shuài) is the go-to word for an attractive man, while 漂亮 or 好看 are used for a woman.
Phrase Breakdown
你今天
nǐ jīn tiān
you today
nǐ jīntiān. The subject comes first, then the time word. Keep 今天 high and level.
你今天去哪儿？
Where are you going today?
Words in this phrase
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.
今天
jīn tiān
[jeen-tyen]
today
The current day; used when talking about what is happening now.
今天有一个很重要的职业活动。
Today there is a very important career event.
也很帅。
yě hěn shuài
also look very handsome.
yě hěn shuài. Returns a compliment. 也 = 'also'. 帅 = 'handsome/cool'.
你穿西装也很帅。
You also look handsome in a suit.
Words in this phrase
也
yě
[yeh]
also; too
Adds the meaning of “also” or “too,” often used to agree politely in conversation.
我也很高兴来参加这个活动。
I’m also very happy to come to this event.
很
hěn
[hen]
very
An adverb meaning “very,” often used before adjectives in polite conversation.
这个活动很热闹，“很”常用来加强语气。
This event is lively; 很 is often used to strengthen the tone.
帅
shuài
[shuài]
handsome
Adjective describing a good-looking man; also means cool.
他长得很帅。
He is very handsome.
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