If you’re on a short trip to China and need to learn some survival Chinese phrases, these probably aren’t the phrases for you. But if you’re beginning your journey to learn Mandarin in China, these are 20 phrases you’ll encounter frequently in your daily life in China. They’ll also help show you basic examples of how to form sentences. Join Twelve and Lucy as they show you how to use them!
Long Time No See
Is anyone sitting here?
Do you drink Bai Jiu or Beer?
🍺你喝白酒还是啤酒？
🍺Nǐ hē bái jiǔ hái shì pí jiǔ?
🍺Do you drink Chinese white spirits or beer?
🤷♀️随便！🍻
🤷♀️Suí biàn!🍻
🤷♀️Doesn’t matter!🍻
Are you coming to KTV with us?
Have you eaten?
What kind of gifts do Chinese people like?
Can I add your WeChat?
Can I drink the tap water?
Can I smoke in here?
Happy Birthday!
This chicken has bones in it
What is that sound?
Let’s Order Takeout
Drink more hot water
You’ve got the wrong number
I still haven’t finished my homework
Eggplant!
What are you doing at 1 pm today?
Time for class
Have a pleasant trip
Are you a beginner learning Chinese? Need help with speaking, pronunciation, grammar, writing characters, etc? There are many wonderful resources, such as language apps and language schools, that can help you.
This post originally comes from Omeida Chinese Academy.
