How to Say ‘Ha ha, you said that so well!’ in Simplified Chinese
哈哈，你说得真好！
hā hā nǐ shuō dé zhēn hǎo
[hāhā nee shuō duh zhēn hǎo]
🇨🇳 In China: Chinese people often praise a foreigner's Chinese warmly, even after just a few words. A modest 哪里哪里 (nǎ li nǎ li) "not at all" is the polite reply.
Phrase Breakdown
哈哈，
hā hā
Haha,
A laugh, said in a high, level tone and showing delight.
哈哈，太好玩了！
Haha, that's so fun!
Words in this phrase
哈哈
hā hā
[hāhā]
haha
Sound of laughter.
哈哈，你太有意思了！
Haha, you're so funny!
你说得真好！
nǐ shuō dé zhēn hǎo
you said that really well!
A compliment on how someone spoke. 得 is light and links 说 to 真好.
你唱得真好！
You sing really well!
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.
说
shuō
[shuō]
to speak; to say
A basic verb for talking or saying something; used alone it invites someone to go ahead and speak.
请你慢一点说。
Please speak a bit more slowly.
得
dé
[duh]
structural particle used after a verb
Used after a verb to introduce the result or degree, as in 'chat in a certain way.'
我们聊得很开心，以后可以再见。
We chatted very happily and can meet again later.
真
zhēn
[zhēn]
really; truly
Adverb used before adjectives to emphasize.
今天真冷。
It's really cold today.
好
hǎo
[hǎo]
good
Something positive or satisfactory.
今天的天气很好。
Today's weather is good.
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