English–Chinese

“wow” in Chinese

Chinese

Also好家伙 (hǎo jiā huo)

Pronunciation

Pinyinwa

Example

哇,这个蛋糕好漂亮!wa zhè ge dàn gāo hǎo piào liàng

Wow, this cake is so beautiful!

Illustration for 哇 (wow)

How to say “wow” in Chinese

“Wow” in Chinese is 哇 (wa).

An instant spoken response that marks surprise, approval, or keen interest when something stands out.

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

Example sentences with 哇

哇,你真的做到了!wa nǐ zhēn de zuò dào le

Wow, you really did it!

Tips for using 哇

  • This interjection sounds natural in conversation and online messages but can feel too casual in a formal letter or official announcement.

Other Chinese words for “wow”

好家伙,这东西真贵!hǎo jiā huo zhè dōng xī zhēn guì

Wow, this thing is really expensive!

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