Chinese phrases
How to say happy Valentine’s Day in Chinese
Happy Valentine’s Day in Chinese is 情人节快乐 (qíng rén jié kuài lè). In China, 14 February is a day for couples: flowers, a dinner out and a sweet message.
情人节快乐
happy Valentine’s Day
情人节 is literally “lovers’ festival”.
Ways to say happy Valentine’s Day
情人节快乐
Everydayhappy Valentine’s Day
To your partner, in person or in a message.
亲爱的，情人节快乐
Textinghappy Valentine’s Day, darling
The first message of the day to a partner. Many couples write 宝贝 instead of 亲爱的.
祝你们情人节快乐
With friendshappy Valentine’s Day to you both
To a couple you know, in person or in a group chat.
节日快乐
Writtenhappy holiday
Fits any festival. Shops and apps send it to customers on 14 February.
七夕快乐
Everydayhappy Qixi
On 七夕, the seventh day of the seventh lunar month, usually in August. Many couples in China celebrate it as the Chinese Valentine’s Day.
What couples say on the day
Some couples also send 520 or 1314 yuan: the numbers sound like 我爱你 and 一生一世, “all my life.”
情人节有什么安排
any plans for Valentine’s Day?
Asked a few days before. From a friend, it’s also a way to find out if you’re seeing someone.
今晚一起吃饭吧
let’s have dinner tonight
Dinner out is the usual plan. Book early: restaurants fill up.
送你的
this is for you
When you hand over flowers or a present.
礼物收到了
I got your present
Sent with a photo when a delivery arrives. Add 好喜欢, “I love it.”
我爱你
I love you
In a message on the day, or at dinner.
Common mistakes
Calling your partner 情人
In 情人节 the word is fine, but on its own 情人 today often suggests a lover outside a marriage. Say 男朋友, 女朋友 or 对象, “partner.”
Sending it to one friend
Sent to one person, 情人节快乐 can read as a hint that you like them. With friends, send it in a group chat or as a joke.
Reading 乐 as yuè
乐 is yuè in 音乐, “music”, but lè in 快乐. Say kuài lè.
Morning messages
情人节快乐！
Girlfriend: Happy Valentine’s Day!
情人节快乐，宝贝！今晚一起吃饭吧？
Boyfriend: Happy Valentine’s Day, darling! Dinner tonight?
好啊！老地方见？
Girlfriend: Sure! The usual place?
好，七点见。
Boyfriend: OK, see you at seven.
More Chinese phrases
- I love you我爱你 · wǒ ài nǐ
- I miss you我想你 · wǒ xiǎng nǐ
- Will you marry me你愿意嫁给我吗 · nǐ yuàn yì jià gěi wǒ ma
- My love亲爱的 · qīn ài de
- Girlfriend女朋友 · nǚ péng you
- Boyfriend男朋友 · nán péng you
