Man's heartwarming proposal in Chinese wows the internet

In a heartwarming display of love and dedication, a man secretly learned Chinese to propose to his girlfriend in her native language. The touching video, which has gone viral on Reddit, features the emotional moment where he surprises her with a heartfelt speech in flawless Mandarin.

The video begins with the man nervously holding a piece of paper, visibly shaking. He starts speaking in Chinese, a language notoriously difficult for many Westerners to learn due to its tonal nature. Despite the challenge, he delivers a full proposal speech, much to the amazement of onlookers.

Reddit user LaceLoverSings commented, “I thought it would be a simple ‘will you marry me.’ Bro did the whole speech in Chinese omg!”

Learning a new language is no small feat, and Chinese, with its complex characters and tones, is especially challenging. As user Meatwood__Flak humorously noted, “It’s a tough language for Westerners. If you get the tones wrong, you suddenly go from proposing marriage to ordering lunch.” User CaptainHoyt agreed. "I love you so much. Every day with you is better than the last. I can't wait to spend the rest of our lives together. Would you like an omelet?"

The proposal didn’t just consist of a few memorized phrases. The man put in considerable effort, likely practicing for months, to get everything right. His dedication was apparent, and it paid off in a moment that neither he nor his fiancée will ever forget.

The internet collectively swooned at the video, with many users sharing their favorite moments. User The_Pooter highlighted their personal highlight, saying, “My favorite part of this was when she steadied his shaking hands. So adorable!”

The video's emotional depth resonated with many, including those who had gone through similar experiences. Asuperbstarling shared, “That's when I knew they were ready. Like, you see these proposals all the time, but that right there? THAT is what marriage is. That is what devotion is.”

Another user, Bobibouche, summed it up beautifully: “She’s definitely gonna support him like that for the rest of his life. Excuse me, this old veteran has got to go tell my wife that I love her now.”

As user AJ_Deadshow put it, “I’m a man so normally I’m not allowed to get sappy, but this post is a whole sugar maple tree. The sappiest.”

This heartwarming tale has left many viewers with tears of joy, proving that the language of love transcends all barriers.

This article was originally published on August 9, 2024. It has since been updated.