How to Say ‘You are very beautiful.’ in Simplified Chinese
你很漂亮。
nǐ hěn piào liàng
[nee hen pyau lyahng]
💬 Usage Tip: There's no word for "are" here, because an adjective like 漂亮 can follow the person directly. Swap in another adjective the same way: 你很高 "You're tall."
🇨🇳 In China: Saying this straight to a woman you don't know can come across as flirting. Complimenting her clothes, or saying it about her child, is safer.
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.
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.
漂亮
piào liàng
[pyau lyahng]
beautiful; excellent
Used to praise something as beautiful, skillful, or wonderfully executed.
这个球真漂亮！这次配合太漂亮了。
This goal is really beautiful! That teamwork was so excellent.
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