🇨🇳 Chinese phrases

How to Say "I like you" in Chinese

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
我喜欢你
"I like you" in Chinese · say it like wǒ xǐ huān nǐ

The most natural way to say "I like you" in Chinese is 我喜欢你. 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

我挺喜欢你的
more casual and friendly
我对你有好感
more formal, implies a deeper feeling

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you want to express affection or fondness towards someone. It is suitable for friends, family, or someone you are interested in romantically. Be mindful of the context, as it can imply different levels of feelings.

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Examples in Chinese

ChineseEnglish
我真的很喜欢你。I really like you.
我喜欢你这个人。I like you as a person.
Common mistake
Some learners might confuse this phrase with '我爱你' (I love you), which is much stronger.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear 我喜欢你, 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

Can I say this to a friend?

Yes, it's common to express liking among friends.

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