爱我
ài wǒ
Love me · trad. 愛我
爱我 (ài wǒ) is the direct translation for 'love me' in Mandarin Chinese. It's a very direct and emotionally charged phrase, typically used in romantic or deeply personal contexts to express a desire for someone's love.
What does 爱我 (ài wǒ) mean?
爱我 (ài wǒ) means “love me” in English.
When to use it
Direct and intense. It's often used in declarations or pleas. For a softer expression of affection, you might use 喜欢我 (xǐhuān wǒ), 'like me'. If asking a question, you'd say 你爱我吗？ (nǐ ài wǒ ma?), 'Do you love me?'.
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “EYE WOH.” The first character 爱 (ài) is a falling tone, and the second character 我 (wǒ) is a third tone.
Other ways to say it
- 爱我吧ài wǒ balove me (with a softening/pleading particle)
- 你爱我吗？nǐ ài wǒ ma?Do you love me?
- 喜欢我xǐhuan wǒlike me (softer)
Examples
希望你爱我，就像我爱你一样。
xīwàng nǐ ài wǒ, jiù xiàng wǒàinǐ yíyàng.
Please love me, just as I love you.
我希望你爱我。
wǒ xīwàng nǐ ài wǒ.
I hope you love me.
他问我：你爱我吗？
tā wèn wǒ: nǐ ài wǒ ma?
He asked me: Do you love me?
Pro tip: While '爱我' directly translates to 'love me', Chinese speakers often use '喜欢我' (like me) in less intense or earlier stages of a relationship, as '爱' (love) implies a very deep and serious commitment.
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