How to Say "You Are Beautiful" in Mandarin

China's most popular language is Mandarin

Mandarin Chinese is one of the world's most difficult, yet most influential, languages. Considered the current "language of business," schools across the country are encouraging American students to learn Mandarin.

Instructions

1. Take a look at the words first. The written words of "You are Beautiful" in Mandarin are: Nǐ hěn piào liang.

2. Start pronouncing. The pronunciation of the phrase phonetically sounds like this, "nee hey pee yeah lee un."

3. Divide the phrase into pieces.1. Nee hey2. pee yeah3. lee un

4. Say it together now. Combine the phrases and speak faster so each phrase connects as one word.

Tips & Warnings

• Pronunciation is key in Mandarin. Find a friend who speaks Chinese or practice in front of a native speaker.

• Record yourself saying the phrase to listen to how you sound. Pretty soon you'll have it down in no time at all.