🇨🇳 Chinese phrases

How to Say "I miss you" in Chinese

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
我想你
"I miss you" in Chinese · say it like wǒ xiǎng nǐ

The most natural way to say "I miss you" in Chinese is 我想你. 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

我很想你
a more emphatic way to express missing someone
我想念你
slightly more formal, often used in writing

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you want to express that you are thinking about someone who is not with you. It is commonly used among friends, family, or loved ones. It conveys a sense of longing and affection.

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Examples in Chinese

ChineseEnglish
我每天都想你。I think about you every day.
在这个城市里,我很想你。In this city, I miss you a lot.
Common mistake
Some learners may confuse '我想你' with '我想要你', which means 'I want you' and has a different connotation.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear 我想你, 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

Is it appropriate to say this to friends?

Yes, it's perfectly fine to say '我想你' to friends, especially if you have a close relationship.

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