How to Talk About Movies in Chinese
Learn Mandarin phrases for movies, actors, and saying what you like.
Useful phrases
你喜欢什么电影？
Nǐ xǐhuan shénme diànyǐng?
What movies do you like?
这部电影很好看。
Zhè bù diànyǐng hěn hǎokàn.
This movie is very good.
我喜欢动作片。
Wǒ xǐhuan dòngzuòpiàn.
I like action movies.
How to use this pattern
Movies often use the measure word 部, as in 一部电影 and 这部电影.
Practice routine
Use “我喜欢……片” with action, comedy, and romance movies.
Common mistake
Use “好看” for good movies; do not over-translate see/look.
FAQ
Why use 部 for movies?
部 is a measure word for movies, books, and works.
Can 好看 describe people?
Yes, and also movies, clothes, and photos.
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