How to Say ‘Being with you, I'm very happy.’ in Simplified Chinese
跟你在一起，我很开心。
gēn nǐ zài yì qǐ wǒ hěn kāi xīn
[gēn nee zài yìqǐ waw hen kai-sheen]
💬 Usage Tip: Chinese often states the situation first, then how you feel about it, with no word for 'when' or 'because' needed. Try 看到你，我很开心 "seeing you, I'm happy".
Phrase Breakdown
跟你在一起，
gēn nǐ zài yì qǐ
Being with you,
gēn nǐ zài yìqǐ. This sets the situation. Pause briefly at the comma.
跟你在一起，时间过得很快。
When I'm with you, time flies.
Words in this phrase
跟
gēn
[gēn]
to; with
Marks the person you talk to or do something with.
我跟同事开会。
I have a meeting with my colleagues.
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.
在一起
zài yì qǐ
[zài yìqǐ]
together; to be with (someone)
Describes people spending time together or being in each other's company.
我们常常在一起吃饭。
We often eat together.
我很开心。
wǒ hěn kāi xīn
I'm very happy.
wǒ hěn kāixīn. 开心 means 'happy, in a good mood'. It is a common, warm word.
今天我很开心。
I'm very happy today.
Words in this phrase
我
wǒ
[waw]
I; me
The first-person pronoun, used to refer to yourself.
我也想了解这个公司的文化。
I also want to understand this company’s culture.
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.
开心
kāi xīn
[kai-sheen]
happy; glad
Describes feeling cheerful, pleased, or delighted.
能帮到你，我也很开心。
Being able to help you, I am also very happy.
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