How to Say ‘You speak Chinese very well!’ in Simplified Chinese
你中文说得很好啊！
nǐ zhōng wén shuō dé hěn hǎo a
[nee Zhōngwén shuō duh hen hǎo ah]
💬 Usage Tip: When you mention the language, it comes before 说 here. The pattern is "you + Chinese + speak + 得 + how well".
🇨🇳 In China: Locals will say this even if you only manage a few words. It's friendly encouragement rather than a real assessment, so answer modestly.
Phrase Breakdown
你中文
nǐ zhōng wén
your Chinese
The topic of the sentence: 你 (you) + 中文 (Zhōngwén, Chinese language). Both syllables of 中文 are high or rising.
你中文学了多久？
How long have you studied Chinese?
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.
中文
zhōng wén
[Zhōngwén]
Chinese language
The Chinese language, especially written or spoken Mandarin.
你的中文很好。
Your Chinese is very good.
说得很好啊！
shuō dé hěn hǎo a
is spoken very well!
说得很好 means speak very well. 啊 (a) at the end adds warmth or surprise. Say it lightly.
你唱得很好啊！
You sing really well!
Words in this phrase
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.
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.
好
hǎo
[hǎo]
good
Something positive or satisfactory.
今天的天气很好。
Today's weather is good.
啊
a
[ah]
ah; oh; a sentence particle
A particle used to soften tone, show surprise, or make speech sound more natural.
真的啊，我还以为你只是随便说说。
Really? I thought you were just saying it casually.
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