Introduction
Wondering how Chinese people say "I love you"? Discover the romantic world of Chinese expressions of love!
This episode explores how Chinese people express love and affection - from ancient poetry to modern slang. Learn why Chinese couples rarely say "我爱你" directly, and discover the beautiful, subtle ways they show their feelings instead. Explore classical expressions, modern alternatives, cute nicknames, and even digital codes like "520" that represent love in Chinese culture.
Timestamps:
- Introduction: How do Chinese couples say "I love you"?
- Ancient expressions: "执子之手，与子偕老" (Hold your hand, grow old with you)
- "一日不见，如隔三秋" (One day apart feels like three years)
- Modern alternatives: Why "我喜欢你" is more common than "我爱你"
- Cute nicknames: "宝宝", "宝贝", and even "猪"!
- Expressing love through care: "你真好" and "有你真好"
- Digital love: The "520" phenomenon and online expressions
- Cultural insights: Understanding Chinese-style romance
This episode explores how Chinese people express love and affection - from ancient poetry to modern slang. Learn why Chinese couples rarely say "我爱你" directly, and discover the beautiful, subtle ways they show their feelings instead. Explore classical expressions, modern alternatives, cute nicknames, and even digital codes like "520" that represent love in Chinese culture.
Timestamps:
- Introduction: How do Chinese couples say "I love you"?
- Ancient expressions: "执子之手，与子偕老" (Hold your hand, grow old with you)
- "一日不见，如隔三秋" (One day apart feels like three years)
- Modern alternatives: Why "我喜欢你" is more common than "我爱你"
- Cute nicknames: "宝宝", "宝贝", and even "猪"!
- Expressing love through care: "你真好" and "有你真好"
- Digital love: The "520" phenomenon and online expressions
- Cultural insights: Understanding Chinese-style romance
Key Vocabulary (HSK 4-6)
Page 1 of 5听众tīngzhòng
listeners
听众朋友们大家好
欢迎huānyíng
Welcome
欢迎收听 Chinese Tonight
话题huàtí
topic
今天我们来聊一个非常浪漫的话题
情侣qínglǚ
couples
情侣之间怎么说 I love you
发现fāxiàn
found
我发现，我的中国朋友很少会直接说 我爱你 这三个字
好奇hàoqí
curious
没错！这正是很多中文学习者好奇的地方
文化wénhuà
culture
在西方文化里
情况qíngkuàng
situation
情况有点不一样
古代gǔdài
ancient times
我们今天就从古代聊到现代
表达biǎodá
express
看看中国人是怎么表达爱意的