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What are some common phrases in Chinese?

What are some common phrases in Chinese?

Basic Mandarin Chinese Words and Phrases

  • Hello: Nǐhǎo (Nee how)
  • Thank you: Xièxiè (Shieh-shieh)
  • You’re welcome: Bù kèqì (Boo kuh-chi)
  • Good morning: Zǎo (Zhow)
  • Goodnight: Wǎn’ān (One-un)
  • My name is…: Wǒ jiào… (
  • My friend’s name is…: Wǒ de péngyǒu jiào…

What is basic Mandarin?

Basic Mandarin Greetings Hello: 你好– nǐ hǎo. I am: 我是– wǒ shì How are you?: 你好吗– nǐ hǎo ma. I’m good thanks: 我很好的谢谢– wǒ hěn hǎo xiè xiè Have you eaten?: 你吃了吗– nǐ chī le ma.

How can I learn Chinese conversation?

Chinese Conversation for Beginners- learn basic Chinese conversation

  1. 1. Introduction. -你叫什么名字? nǐ jiào shén me mínɡ zi? What is your name?
  2. 2. Hobby. -你喜欢做什么? nǐ xǐ huɑn zuò shén me? What do you like to do?
  3. 3. Schedule. -你一会打算做什么? nǐ yí huì dǎ suɑn zuò shén me?
  4. 4. Order Food. -你好,麻烦点餐。 nǐ hǎo, má fɑn diǎn cān.

How do I practice Mandarin?

Here’s ten to add to your list, if you don’t do them already.

  1. Do 5 minutes of Chinese flashcards.
  2. Read Chinese for 5 minutes.
  3. Get some listening going.
  4. Chat online in Chinese.
  5. Do 听写 for 5 minutes.
  6. Learn a Chinese song.
  7. Write 10 Chinese characters from memory.
  8. Call some Chinese customer service numbers.

Do you need to know basic Chinese phrases?

Whether you are traveling to China, hanging out with Chinese people, or going out on a date with a Chinese person, it`s necessary to know some essential basic Chinese phrases to help you survive.

What are some easy words to learn in Chinese?

Being able to ask where is what (like the bathroom!) and read the sign on the door is something that you hardly do without the knowledge of basic Chinese words. I prepared a handy list of easy Chinese words to get you around: 厕所 ( cèsuǒ) – “Toilet”. 浴室 ( yùshì) – “Bathroom”, “shower room”. 入口 ( rùkǒu) – “Entrance”.

What do you say to someone in Chinese?

The first things you need to master in every language are greetings. These are the basic Mandarin Chinese words and phrases to greet someone with: 你好吗? ( nǐ hǎo ma?) – “How are you?” 早! ( zǎo!) – “Morning!” 旅途平安! ( lǚtú píng’ān!) – “Have a safe trip!” These phrases are really useful for speaking Chinese, especially if you’re visiting China.

What’s the first word you say in Chinese?

After all, that’s the first step to start speaking — introducing yourself! “Hello” in Chinese is nǐ hǎo (你好). You may have heard this one before, but pay close attention to your inflexion. The “i” and “a” both have the falling-and-rising intonation accent above them, so you’ll want to practice proper pronunciation.