Top 5 Chinese Pickup Lines

Pickup lines are often can make a good icebreaker when you don't know how to start a conversation. If you are looking for classic Chinese pickup lines, you’re out of luck. As a concept, pickup lines in Chinese do not exist as we know them in the West. Still, using some common pickup lines by adding Chinese characteristics to them can give you an edge when trying to impress a Chinese speaker.

To help you successfully get your heartthrob’s WeChat, we consulted the experts and compiled some conversation starters in Chinese. If you are looking to flirt in Chinese or chat up that cutie in the bar, the 5 top Chinese pickup lines are worth trying out.

Chinese Pickup Line 01:

你好，你的酒看起来很不错，请问你喝的是什么？
Nǐ hǎo, nǐ de jiǔ kànqǐlái hěn bùcuò, qǐngwèn nǐ hē de shì shénme?
Hey, your drink looks good. Can I ask what you are drinking?

This is best for when you’re both sober, our experts advise.

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Chinese Pickup Line 02

If your crush is sitting with their friends but there is an empty seat next to them, walk over, put your hand on the back of the chair and say:

你好，这把椅子有没有人坐啊？
Nǐ hǎo, zhè bǎ yǐzi yǒu méiyǒu rén zuò a?
Hi, is anyone sitting here?

Since you have already seen that the seat is empty, they will usually say “no”. You can then continue with:

这里如果没有人坐, 我能和你坐一会儿吗？
Zhèlǐ rúguǒ méiyǒu rén zuò, wǒ néng hé nǐ zuò yīhuǐ'er ma?
If there is no one sitting here, may I sit with you for a bit?

Chinese Pickup Line 03

Take note of what they are wearing. As you are passing, lean over and compliment them.

你知道吗，我觉得你的...是最好看的!
Nǐ zhīdào ma, wǒ juédé nǐ de...shì zuì hǎokàn de!
I just wanted to say, your ... is beautiful!

Fill in the blank with your choice of clothing. You can also mention their eyes, hair, etc. Choose something appropriate-don't be weird about it.

Chinese Pickup Line 04

能帮我们拍个照吗？
Néng bāng wǒmen pāi gè zhào ma?
Can you help us take a photo?

We recommend that you use this one when you are with a group of friends. If they say yes, have your soon-to-be lover use your phone to take the photo. This gives you the perfect opening to complement their photography skills!

Chinese Pickup Line 05

If you are feeling very confident, you can be a little bolder.

你好，我想跟你交个朋友，咱们加个微信吧。
Nǐ hǎo, wǒ xiǎng gēn nǐ jiāo gè péngyǒu, zánmen jiā gè wēixìn ba.
Hey, I would like to make friends with you. Let's connect on WeChat.

Your crush may be wary of adding a stranger’s WeChat, so exercise caution with this one.

We wish you luck in your search for that special someone. Here are some terms of endearment to call them, once you find the right one!

If romance is not reason enough to learn Chinese, check out our Top 5 Reasons to Speak Chinese.

About the Author

Eden has been learning Chinese since 2008. She fell in love with the language, food, and culture and never looked back! Eden lived in China for six years, including in Harbin, Beijing, and Dali.

Many thanks to 九龄 and Chao for their suggestions!