晚安，亲爱的
wǎn'ān, qīn'àide
Good night my love · trad. 晚安，親愛的
晚安，亲爱的 (wǎn'ān, qīn'ài de) is a warm and affectionate way to say "good night, my love" in Mandarin Chinese. It's typically used with a romantic partner, or sometimes with a very close family member.
What does 晚安，亲爱的 (wǎn'ān, qīn'àide) mean?
晚安，亲爱的 (wǎn'ān, qīn'àide) means “good night my love” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “evening peace, dear one.”
When to use it
Intimate and affectionate. For a general "good night," simply use 晚安 (wǎn'ān). For a romantic partner, 亲爱的 (qīn'ài de) is a common term of endearment, as is 宝贝 (bǎobèi, "darling" or "baby").
How to pronounce it
Sounds like "wahn-AHN, cheen-EYE-duh." 晚 (wǎn) is a falling-rising tone, 安 (ān) is a high-flat tone. 亲 (qīn) is a high-flat tone, 爱 (ài) is a falling tone, and 的 (de) is a light, neutral tone.
Other ways to say it
- 晚安wǎn'āngood night (general)
- 晚安，宝贝wǎn'ān, bǎobèigood night, darling/baby
Examples
晚安，亲爱的。明天见。
wǎn'ān, qīn'àide. míngtiān jiàn.
Good night, my love. See you tomorrow.
很晚了，晚安，亲爱的。
hěn wǎnle, wǎn'ān, qīn'àide.
It's late, good night, my love.
晚安，亲爱的。祝你做个好梦。
wǎn'ān, qīn'àide. zhù nǐ zuò ge hǎo mèng.
Good night, my love. Wish you sweet dreams.
Pro tip: The '的' in 亲爱的 is usually pronounced with a neutral tone, making it sound like 'qīn'ài de' rather than a full fourth tone. It's a common term of endearment, not just a literal translation of 'my love'.
Related phrases
亲爱的，早上好 · Good morning my love我爱你，亲爱的 · I love you my love亲爱的 · My love
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