Learn the various ways to say "I'm sorry" in Chinese.
Excuse me!
Learn how to say, "Excuse me!" when you are trying to move through a crowded street in China.
Good-bye!
Learn the many ways to say good-bye in Chinese.
I want a massage!
Massages in China are very affordable. Learn all the right things to say in Chinese to have the most enjoyable massage.
Thank you!
A lot of people already know "xiexie", the Chinese phrase for thank you, but in this lesson, we take "xiexie" a step further.
It's too expensive!
In China, bargaining is a way of life. Learn how to bargain like the locals with the help of this video!
How much is it?
This phrase is essential for tourists and visitors to China. Use it on its own to buy whatever you want or add any noun to the beginning to be more specific.
I want to buy!
When you have found what you want to buy something in China, you need to know how to communicate your intention.
Directions
Having the ability to ask for directions and to direct a cab driver makes living in China a much easier experience.
Going somewhere
With a little luck, this basic phrase will help get you anywhere you want in China! Every tourist or expat needs to learn this phrase before they step foot in China.
Where's the washroom?
We have heard many foreigners unfortunately stumble over this phrase in China, but watch this video and avoid their fate!
Do you have a room available?
In smaller cities or smaller hotels, you'll need this phrase to make sure you have a place to stay at night.
Do you speak English?
If you can find people who speak English in China, you'll probably get where you want to go faster. Memorize this basic Chinese phrase and feel a lot more secure once you get to China!
I don't speak Chinese!
This is a great phrase for all of you who look Chinese but can't speak. This will save you a lot of trouble when you're in China. You'll be able to be polite and ask if they can speak in English back to you.
Chinese tones
Chinese is a tonal language, so having a basic understanding of how it works will help you progress in the language quickly and to avoid big misunderstandings!
How are you?
Chinese language textbooks often do not teach the colloquial way to say, "How are you?" or "What's going on?" However, this is a really practical phrase that can open up all kinds of conversation opportunities.
Greetings
Many Chinese language textbooks will teach a greeting that translates as "How are you?" but they are not telling you that this greeting is typically not used in China.
