How to say “I love you” in Cantonese
The most common way to say “i love you” in Cantonese. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
我愛你
In a sentence
English
Hello, I love you.
Cantonese
你好, 我愛你
Frequently asked
How do you say "I love you" in Cantonese?
"I love you" in Cantonese is "我愛你". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "我愛你" written in Cantonese?
"我愛你" is the standard written form in Cantonese, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "我愛你" in Cantonese?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "我愛你" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.
What does "我愛你" mean in English?
"我愛你" is the Cantonese way of saying "I love you" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.
Are there formal or informal ways to say "I love you" in Cantonese?
Many languages — including Cantonese — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "我愛你" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Cantonese spoken?
Cantonese is spoken by an estimated 85 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Cantonese dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Cantonese dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "我愛你" or any other Cantonese text.