English–Chinese

“valentine's day” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinqíng rén jié

Example

我们在情人节一起吃晚饭。wǒ men zài qíng rén jié yì qǐ chī wǎn fàn

We have dinner together on Valentine's Day.

Illustration for 情人节 (valentine's day)

How to say “valentine's day” in Chinese

“Valentine's day” in Chinese is 情人节 (qíng rén jié).

A named holiday that sets aside one day for lovers to show affection through gifts, words, or shared time.

Full entry for 情人节: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 情人节

他打算和女朋友在情人节一起看电影。tā dǎ suàn hé nǚ péng yǒu zài qíng rén jié yì qǐ kàn diàn yǐng

He plans to watch a movie with his girlfriend on Valentine's Day.

Tips for using 情人节

  • In time expressions, Chinese often places 在 (zài, "at/in") before a holiday name, whereas English uses on; this contrast helps describe plans and events accurately.

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