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WeChat (微信) in English

WeChat is China's all-in-one app — chat, pay, shop, and more. This guide covers the entire UI. For payment setup, see our WeChat Pay Setup Guide.

⏱️ Read time: 4 minutes · Key Insight: WeChat is NOT just a messaging app — it's an operating system for your life in China.

📖 WeChat Button Dictionary

📍 Bottom Tab Bar (The Most Important Buttons)

中文EnglishWhat It Does
微信ChatsYour conversation list — all your chats live here
通讯录ContactsYour friends, groups, and official accounts
发现DiscoverMoments, Channels, Mini Programs, Games
MeProfile, payments, favorites, settings

💬 Chat Screen (微信 tab)

中文EnglishNotes
新的朋友New FriendsFriend requests — accept or decline here
群聊Group ChatsAll your WeChat groups
标签TagsOrganize contacts into groups (e.g. "Work", "Family")
公众号Official AccountsNews, blogs, brand accounts you follow

🌐 Discover Tab (发现)

中文English⚠️ The Most Important Section!
朋友圈MomentsSocial feed — like Instagram. Post photos, see friends' updates
视频号ChannelsTikTok-like short videos inside WeChat
小程序Mini Programs⭐ SUPER IMPORTANT! Apps inside WeChat — DiDi, Meituan, JD.com all run as mini programs
扫一扫Scan QRScan QR codes to pay, add friends, log in to websites
搜一搜SearchSearch WeChat content, articles, mini programs
看一看Top StoriesRecommended articles based on your reading
直播LiveLive streaming within WeChat
游戏GamesMini games (some you need this for social events!)

👤 Me Tab (我)

中文EnglishNotes
服务Services⚠️ This is where WeChat Pay lives! Also: delivery, ride, hotel booking
收藏FavoritesBookmarked messages, posts, links
相册My MomentsAll your past Moments posts
卡包Cards & OffersMembership cards, coupons, tickets
表情StickersDownload sticker packs for chats
设置SettingsAccount, privacy, notifications, language

💳 WeChat Pay (Inside 我 → 服务)

中文EnglishNotes
收付款Receive & PayYour QR for receiving and paying
钱包WalletBalance, bank cards, change
零钱Change / BalanceMoney in your WeChat account
银行卡Bank CardsCards linked to your WeChat Pay
亲属卡Family CardGive family members a spending card linked to your account
账单Transaction HistoryEvery payment you've made
微粒贷Weilidai (Loan)⚠️ Loan service — interest applies!

⚙️ Settings (设置)

中文EnglishUseful For
帐号与安全Account & SecurityChange password, add WeChat Protect
通用GeneralLanguage, font size, storage management
多语言Language👈 Switch to English here! (But only ~30% changes)
隐私PrivacyWho can see your Moments, friend requests, etc.
关于微信About WeChatVersion info, terms, licenses
退出登录Log OutSign out of your WeChat account

🚨 Danger Zone

⚠️ 微粒贷 (Weilidai / Loan) — This is WeChat's loan service. It shows a credit limit like "¥50,000 available." That doesn't mean you have that money — it's a loan you'd need to pay back with interest! Many users tap by curiosity and accidentally take a loan.

⚠️ 转账 (Transfer) — Sending money to a contact is instant and irreversible. Always double-check who you're sending to — fake profiles with similar names are common scams.

⚠️ 不让他看我的朋友圈 (Don't Let Them See My Moments) — This doesn't make them invisible to you! It blocks THEM from seeing YOUR posts. The reverse option is 不看他的朋友圈 (Don't See Their Moments). Easy to mix up.

💡 Key Insight: Mini Programs (小程序) — This is WeChat's superpower. You can call a DiDi, order Meituan, book a hotel, buy train tickets, and shop on JD.com — all as mini programs inside WeChat. No need to install separate apps! Go to 发现 → 小程序 to explore.

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⚠️ Note

WeChat's English mode (设置 → 通用 → 多语言 → English) changes about 30-40% of the interface to English. Many menus and services remain in Chinese. This guide fills the gaps for what stays untranslated.

Last updated: June 1, 2026