English to Chinese Translator
Translate English to Simplified Chinese on any website. Business style for Mainland China contracts, Slang for WeChat and chat, natural Mandarin without word-by-word stiffness.
About English to Chinese Translation
Mandarin Chinese is the world's most spoken native language, with over 1 billion speakers concentrated in Mainland China, Taiwan, Singapore, and global Chinese diaspora communities. Fenly uses Simplified Chinese (jianti zhongwen) - the script used in Mainland China and Singapore. For Traditional Chinese (Hong Kong, Taiwan), contact us for region-specific options.
Chinese grammar is structurally very different from English. There are no verb conjugations - the verb chi (eat) is the same whether referring to past, present, or future. Tense is conveyed by context or by particles (le for completed action, guo for past experience). No grammatical gender, no plural forms on nouns. This simplicity is balanced by tonal pronunciation and a logographic writing system.
Measure words (liang ci) are mandatory in Chinese. You do not say "three book" - you say san ben shu (three [measure-word-for-flat-things] book). Different objects use different measure words: zhi for animals, ge for general items, jia for vehicles. Fenly produces correct measure words automatically.
Formality in Chinese is less elaborate than in Japanese or Korean, but still meaningful. Nin is the formal you (used for elders, customers, formal situations); ni is informal. Business contexts default to nin and use more elaborate phrasing. Fenly Business style produces Mandarin suitable for Mainland China commercial communication.
Common English to Chinese (Simplified) Phrases
Everyday phrases in Chinese (Simplified) (简体中文) with English equivalents.
| English | Chinese (Simplified) |
|---|---|
| Hello | 你好 (Ni hao) |
| Goodbye | 再见 (Zaijian) |
| Thank you | 谢谢 (Xiexie) |
| You are welcome | 不客气 (Bu keqi) |
| Please | 请 (Qing) |
| Yes / No | 是 / 不是 (Shi / Bushi)Context-dependent; often answered with the verb itself |
| Excuse me | 不好意思 (Bu hao yisi) |
| I am sorry | 对不起 (Duibuqi) |
| How are you? | 你好吗？(Ni hao ma?) |
| My name is... | 我叫... (Wo jiao...) |
| Nice to meet you | 很高兴认识你 (Hen gaoxing renshi ni) |
| Where is...? | ...在哪里？(... zai nali?) |
| How much does it cost? | 多少钱？(Duoshao qian?) |
| I do not understand | 我不明白 (Wo bu mingbai) |
| Do you speak English? | 你会说英语吗？(Ni hui shuo yingyu ma?) |
| Can you help me? | 你能帮我吗？(Ni neng bang wo ma?) |
| What time is it? | 现在几点？(Xianzai ji dian?) |
| I love you | 我爱你 (Wo ai ni) |
| Good morning | 早上好 (Zaoshang hao) |
| Good night | 晚安 (Wan an) |
| Cheers! | 干杯！(Ganbei!) |
| Where is the bathroom? | 洗手间在哪里？(Xishoujian zai nali?) |
| The bill, please | 买单 (Maidan) |
| Have a nice day | 祝你今天愉快 (Zhu ni jintian yukuai) |
| See you later | 回头见 (Huitou jian) |
How Fenly Translates English to Chinese (Simplified)
Type & Translate
Type in English, click Fenly, and your message converts to Chinese (Simplified) directly in the input field. Works on Gmail, LinkedIn, WhatsApp, Discord, and more.
Select & Translate
Highlight any English text on a webpage and get instant Chinese (Simplified) translation in a popup - articles, comments, product descriptions, anything.
Chat Auto-Translate
Incoming Chinese (Simplified) messages on supported platforms translate automatically to English in the chat feed. No clicking required.
When You Need Chinese (Simplified) Translation
Mainland China business and manufacturing
China is the world's manufacturing hub. Fenly translates supplier emails, B2B contracts, and Alibaba messages in formal Business style appropriate for Chinese commercial communication.
E-commerce and direct-to-consumer
Selling on Taobao, Tmall, or Pinduoduo requires Chinese. Fenly translates product listings, customer reviews, and support chats with natural Mainland Chinese vocabulary.
WeChat and Chinese social media
WeChat is the dominant messaging platform in China. Fenly Slang style produces casual Chinese for WeChat chats, including modern internet slang and abbreviations.
Tourism and travel to China
Hotel reservations, visa applications, and on-the-ground interactions in China require Chinese. Fenly translates correspondence and helps you draft requests in clear Mandarin.
Tips for English to Chinese (Simplified) Translation
- →Simplified Chinese is used in Mainland China and Singapore. Hong Kong and Taiwan use Traditional. Fenly defaults to Simplified - know your target region before sending.
- →Use nin (your respectful form) for clients, elders, and formal situations. Ni is the default informal form. Business style handles this automatically.
- →Chinese has no verb conjugations - context and particles (le, guo) handle tense. Fenly produces grammatically correct Chinese without redundant tense markers that look unnatural.
- →Numbers in Chinese commerce often use the formal forms (e.g., yi yi for 100 million on contracts). Fenly produces appropriate number forms in Business style.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Simplified and Traditional Chinese?
Simplified Chinese (used in Mainland China and Singapore) reduces stroke counts in many characters - e.g., guo (country) is written as 国 in Simplified, 國 in Traditional. The spoken language is the same; the script differs. Fenly currently defaults to Simplified.
Does Fenly translate Cantonese or only Mandarin?
Fenly translates Mandarin (Putonghua) - the standard form used in Mainland China, Taiwan, and Singapore. Cantonese is a different spoken variety primarily used in Hong Kong and Guangdong; for Cantonese-specific content, output may not reflect spoken dialect.
How does Fenly handle Chinese measure words?
Correctly. Measure words (san ben shu for "three books", liang zhi mao for "two cats") are produced automatically based on the noun. You do not need to know which measure word goes with which noun.
Will my Chinese translation use modern internet slang?
With Slang style, yes - including common WeChat and Weibo abbreviations (666 for impressive, yyds for "ultimate"). Normal and Business styles produce standard Mandarin without slang. Choose style based on context.
Is Chinese translation reliable for legal documents in China?
For drafts and meaning, yes. For binding contracts, IP filings, or government submissions in Mainland China, always have output verified by a certified Chinese translator. Chinese commercial law requires precise terminology that benefits from human review.
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