So, things are pretty crazy right now.
Many lives are different today than they were just a few weeks ago. And it’s easy to get bogged down in worry and negativity.
Yet...
In times like these we can choose to be positive — not least in our interactions with the people that are near and dear to us.
With this in mind, I’ve made a quick video with some Chinese words of encouragement and appreciation you can to say to your friends.
Word-For-Word Breakdown Of The Heart-warming Chinese Expressions From The Video
Thank you for being a loving friend to me.
- 感谢 gǎn xiè: thanks / gratitude / grateful / thankful
- 你 nǐ: you
- 成为 chéng wèi: to become / to turn into
- 我的 wǒ de: my
- 挚友 zhì yǒu: intimate friend / close friend/ loving friend
I'm blessed to have you in my life.
- 我的 wǒ de: my
- 生命 shēng mìng: life
- 因为 yīn wèi : because / owing to / on account of
- 有你 yǒu nǐ: to have you
- 而 ér : and / as well as / and so / but (not) / yet (not) / (indicates causal relation)
- 幸福 xìng fú: happiness / happy / blessed
You’re a true friend, and I’m grateful for you.
- 你 nǐ: you
- 是 shì: is / are / am
- 一个 yī gè: a
- 真正的 zhēn zhèng de: ture
- 朋友 péng yǒu: friend
- 我 wǒ : I
- 很 hěn: very
- 感激 gǎn jī: to be grateful / to appreciate / thankful
Your friendship gives me joy.
- 你的 nǐ de: your
- 友谊 yǒu yì: friendship
- 给 gěi: to give
- 了 le: particle
- 我 wǒ: I / me
- 快乐 kuài lè : joy
I feel safe, loved and understood. Thank you!
- 我 wǒ: I
- 感到 gǎn dào: to feel / to sense
- 安全 ān quán: safe / secure
- 被爱 bèi ài: loved
- 和 hé: and
- 理解 lǐ jiě: to comprehend / to understand
- 谢谢你 xiè xiè nǐ: thank you
I admire your cheerfulness and warmth.
- 我 wǒ: I
- 很 hěn: very
- 欣赏 xīn shǎng: to admire
- 你的 nǐ de: your
- 开朗 kāi lǎng: cheerfulness
- 和 hé: and
- 温暖 wēn nuǎn: warmth
I’m praying for you, my friend.
- 朋友 péng yǒu: friend
- 我 wǒ: I
- 在 zài: indicating an action in progress
- 为你 wèi nǐ: for you
- 祈祷 qí dǎo: to pray
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