How to Say ‘To build up your strength’ in Simplified Chinese
给你补补
gěi nǐ bǔ bǔ
[gay nee bǔbu]
💬 Usage Tip: Doubling a verb like 补补 makes it casual and gentle, "build you up a bit". Similarly, 尝尝 means "have a taste".
Phrase Breakdown
给
gěi
[gay]
for; to give to
Indicates the action is done for someone.
我给你做一杯中烘的。
I’ll make you a cup of medium roast.
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.
补补
bǔ bǔ
[bǔbu]
to nourish a bit
To build up health with nutritious food.
多吃点肉补补身体。
Eat more meat to build up your health.
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