How to Say ‘Being with you’ in Simplified Chinese
跟你在一起
gēn nǐ zài yì qǐ
[gēn nee zài yìqǐ]
💬 Usage Tip: 跟 (gēn) + person + action means doing something with someone. Swap the action: 跟你吃饭 (gēn nǐ chī fàn) "eating with you".
Phrase Breakdown
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.
朋友们在一起很开心。
The friends are happy together.
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