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520 Meaning: The Chinese Number for “I Love You”

Ninchanese May 20, 2016

Today is 5.20 May the 20th. It may seem like a normal day for you, but for others, especially in China, today is a very special day! It’s a day of love.

In Chinese internet slang, 520 (wǔ èr líng) sounds similar to 我爱你 (wǒ ài nǐ), which means “I love you.” Because of this, May 20th (5/20) is celebrated as a modern, unofficial Valentine’s Day in China. People use the number 520 to express their romantic feelings online or through text messages.

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6 ways to show your love in Chinese

Ninchanese February 11, 2016

Chinese people, usually do not celebrate love on February 14, since it’s a Christian celebration coming from the Roman antiquity era. On July 7, Qīxī day (七夕), Chinese people hold their own celebration of love (Christmas and the Chinese New Year are also great excuses to ask for gifts from your significant other).

But young Chinese people like to immerse themselves in western culture and sometimes plan romantic activities on this special day, February 14. Let’s take this opportunity to spread our love in Chinese with 6 different ways to tell that special person you like them.