How to Say ‘You are awesome!’ in Simplified Chinese
你真厉害！
nǐ zhēn lì hài
[nee jen lìhai]
🇨🇳 In China: This is the everyday reaction when someone shows off a skill, like speaking a language or solving a problem. Chinese people may say it to you just for using a little Chinese, so expect a modest reply rather than "thank you" when you say it back.
Phrase Breakdown
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.
真
zhēn
[jen]
really; truly; very
An adverb used to add emphasis, like saying 'really' or 'so' in English.
这个球真精彩。
This play is really exciting.
厉害
lì hài
[lìhai]
amazing; impressive
Used as praise to say someone is very skilled or capable.
她跑得真厉害。
She runs really impressively.
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