发短信

Learning Chinese: How to Say "Text Me" in Chinese

Chinese Characters: 发短信
Pinyin: fā duǎn xìn
Pronunciation: fa1 duan4 xin4
English Translation: Text me

Usage:

"发短信 (fā duǎn xìn)" is the most common way to say "text me" in Chinese. It can be used in both formal and informal settings.

Example:

Chinese: 下班后发短信给我。
Pinyin: Xiàbān hòu fā duǎn xìn gěi wǒ.
English: Text me after work.

Variations:

There are a few variations of "发短信 (fā duǎn xìn)" that you may hear:

发个短信 (fā ge duǎn xìn): A more informal way to say "text me."
给我发短信 (gěi wǒ fā duǎn xìn): Literally means "send me a text message."

Tips for Learning:

Practice saying "发短信 (fā duǎn xìn)" out loud to improve your pronunciation.
Listen to native Chinese speakers saying "text me" to get a sense of the natural rhythm and intonation.
Use "发短信 (fā duǎn xìn)" in your daily conversations to practice using it in context.

Additional Notes:

"发短信 (fā duǎn xìn)" is typically used when you want someone to send you a text message.
To say "I'll text you," you can say "我给你发短信 (wǒ gěi nǐ fā duǎn xìn)."
In some regions of China, people may also use "短信我 (duǎn xìn wǒ)" to say "text me."