11 compliments Chinese people often use

Compliments are a vital part of daily social interactions across the globe. China is certainly no exception.

赞美是日常社会交往中非常重要的一部分，全世界都一样，中国自然也不例外。

Now, let's take a quick look at how and when these compliments are used.

现在，我们来看看中国人是如何使用这些赞美之词的。

1. 你太棒了！ nǐ tài bàng le！

"You're awesome!"

Did your friend ace a test or get a promotion 6 weeks after starting a new job..? Do you know someone who speaks 7 languages and want to tell them how impressed you are…? This phrase is great for complimenting people on their achievements or skills.

你的朋友考试得高分了吗？或者他仅入职6周就升职了？你认识能说7种语言的人吗？知道怎么向他表达自己的钦佩之情吗？用这个短语来赞美别人的成就或能力是再好不过了。

2. 你真牛B！nǐ zhēn niú B！

"You're freaking awesome!"

This is another colloquial way to express amazement over something someone has done or is able to do. But… word of caution: While this expression sounds mighty cool to some, others feel it has a downright vulgar and inappropriate ring to it.  (Find out why here) 

这是对某人做了某事或能做某事啧啧称奇的另一种口头表达方式。但……值得注意的是，虽然有些人觉得这种表达超酷，有些人却觉得它简单粗俗，听起来不大合适。

3. 你真漂亮！nǐ zhēn piào liàng！

"You're really beautiful!"

One of the most common (and generic) ways to compliment a woman on her appearance in Mandarin.

这是汉语中，用来赞美女性的美貌最为通俗的表达。

4. 你好美哦!  nǐ hǎo měi ó！

"You're so beautiful!"

Essentially the same meaning as #3…

这句话基本上与第三种表达的意思是一样的。

5. 你好帅！nǐ hǎo shuài！

"You're so handsome!"

One of the most common (and generic) ways to compliment a man on his appearance in Mandarin.

这是汉语中用来赞美男性的俊俏相貌最为通俗的表达。

6. 今天你真帅！jīn tiān nǐ zhēn shuài！

"You look really handsome today!"

The "jīn tiān" (today) here doesn't imply that the guy you say it to normally isn't handsome… but something makes him look particularly good today. Maybe it's the new haircut or the stylish shirt he's wearing..?

“今天”在这里并不意味着他平时就不帅了，只不过因为他今天换了个新发型或穿了一件时新的T恤，所以特别好看。

7. 这衣服真配你！ chuān yī fú zhēn pèi nǐ！

"You look great in those clothes"

If you know someone who puts a fair bit of time and effort into choosing their outfit each day (or for special occasions), this phrase for complimenting people on what they're wearing might be a good one to pick up.

如果，你知道这个人每天都会花点时间来挑选自己的行头（或为了特殊场合），那你用这个短语来赞美他的衣着，应该会很不错。

8. 你对我真好！nǐ duì wǒ zhēn hǎo！

"You're so good/nice to me!"

This one is perfect for expressing gratitude when a friend helps you out or shows that they care about you. You're hungry and your friend buys you a nice meal. It's cold outside and your friend lends you a warm coat. Your phone is broken and your friend fixes it for you…

你饿了，朋友给你买来好吃的；外面很冷，朋友借给你一件温暖的外套；你都手机坏了，朋友帮你修好……如果朋友帮了你或是对你表示关心，那你可以用这个短语来表达自己的感激之情。

9. 我好喜欢你啊！wǒ hǎo xǐ huān nǐ a！

"I really like you!"

While this can have romantic undertones (depending on context), it also works perfectly well as a friendly "compliment" for someone who makes you feel good in one way or another.

这个短语有浪漫的意味（根据不同的情景）。不过，当你觉得某人在某些方面很好的时候，同样可以用它来表达友好的赞美。

10. 你今天看起来超有精神的!  nǐ jīn tiān kàn qǐ lái chāo yǒu jīng shén de！

"You look vibrant today!"

When someone shows up with a smile on their face and looks unusually energetic, this compliment will likely boost their positivity and energy levels even further!

当某人出现时，面带微笑，而且看起来精力格外充沛，这个赞美很可能进一步激发他的积极性和正能量。

11. 你在我心中是最完美的！ nǐ zài wǒ xīn zhōng shì zuì wán měi de！

"You're perfect to me!"

This one is particularly suitable for cheering people up in situations when they're insecure or don't feel good about themselves… It literally translates as "In my heart you are the most perfect!".

对于没有安全感或者不够自信的人，如果你想让他振作起来，这个说法尤其适合，字面翻译过来就是 “In my heart you are the most perfect!”。

Translated from: mandarinhq.com