How to Say ‘Your Chinese is really good!’ in Simplified Chinese
你的中文说得很好！
nǐ de zhōng wén shuō dé hěn hǎo
[nee duh Zhōngwén shuō duh hen hǎo]
🇨🇳 In China: Expect to hear this the moment you say even a few words. It's a kind, reflexive compliment, so answer modestly rather than with "thank you".
Phrase Breakdown
你的中文
nǐ de zhōng wén
your Chinese
你的 (nǐ de) means 'your' and 中文 (Zhōngwén) means 'Chinese'. This is the topic of the sentence.
你的中文老师是谁？
Who is your Chinese teacher?
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.
的
de
[duh]
's; of
A structural particle showing possession or description, like “of” or apostrophe-s in English.
贵公司的团队很年轻。
Your company’s team is very young.
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！
shuō dé hěn hǎo
is spoken very well!
说得很好 (shuō de hěn hǎo) is 'speak very well'. 得 connects the verb to the result.
你说得很好！
You said it very 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.
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