🇨🇳 Chinese phrases

How to Say "Bless you" in Chinese

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
保重
"Bless you" in Chinese · say it like bao-zhong

The most natural way to say "Bless you" in Chinese is 保重. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

祝你健康
more formal, used in general well-wishing
上帝保佑你
more religious, used in specific contexts

When to use it

You can say this phrase when someone sneezes to express concern for their health. It is a polite and caring response. It can also be used more generally to wish someone well in their health.

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Examples in Chinese

ChineseEnglish
你刚打了个喷嚏,保重!You just sneezed, bless you!
Common mistake
Some learners might confuse this with '谢谢' (thank you), which is not appropriate in this context.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear 保重, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Chinese with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

Is '保重' used only after sneezing?

No, it can also be used to wish someone well in general.

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