Every year on October 1st, China celebrates its National Day (国庆节, Guó qìng Jié). Streets are filled with red flags, families travel across the country, and major landmarks light up with festive displays.
National Day also marks the start of Golden Week, …
Drinking tea in China is more than just a way to stay refreshed — it is a tradition that carries history, respect, and social connection. From family meals to business talks, tea is always there, quietly shaping the rhythm of daily life.
For beginners, understanding …
运动 – yùn dòng – exercise 休闲 – xiū xián – leisure 聚会 – jù huì – gathering / party 购物 – gòu wù – shopping 美食 – měi shí – gourmet / food 旅行 – lǚ xíng – travel 电影 – diàn yǐng – …
我想你 (wǒ xiǎng nǐ) – I miss you
我想你了。（Wǒ xiǎng nǐ le.）– I miss you.
好想你 (hǎo xiǎng nǐ) – Miss you a lot
我每天都好想你。(Wǒ měi tiān dōu hǎo xiǎng nǐ.) – I miss you every day.
惦记 (diàn jì) – To be thinking …
加班 – jiā bān – work overtime 开会 – kāi huì – hold a meeting 复习 – fù xí – review / revise 备课 – bèi kè – prepare lesson 笔记 – bǐ jì – notes 考试 – kǎo shì – exam 任务 – rèn …
Zhōng qiū jié 中秋节 Mid-Autumn Festival
Cháng é 嫦娥 Chang’e (the moon goddess in Chinese mythology)
Hòu Yì 后羿 Hou Yi (the legendary archer who shot down nine suns)
Yuè tù 月兔 Moon Rabbit (the Jade Rabbit who lives on the moon, often with Chang’e)…
Zhè gè hěn pián yi ba? 这个很便宜吧？ This is cheap, right?
Bù, zhēn de hěn guì. 不，真的很贵。 No, it’s really expensive.
Nǐ hěn xǐ huān mǎi dōng xi ba? 你很喜欢买东西吧？ You love shopping, right?
Bù, wǒ hěn bù xǐ huān. 不，我很不喜欢。 No, I really don’t …
Yǎn jīng 眼睛 Eyes
Bí zi 鼻子 Nose
Zuǐ bā 嘴巴 Mouth
Tóu fā 头发 Hair
Ěr duo 耳朵 Ears
Shǒu 手 Hands
Jiǎo 脚 Feet
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Shū 书 Book
Wǒ yǒu yī běn shū. 我有一本书。 I have a book.
Bǐ 笔 Pen / Pencil
Zhè shì wǒ de bǐ. 这是我的笔。 This is my pen.
Zuò yè 作业 Homework
Wǒ yào zuò zuò yè. 我要做作业。 I need to do homework.
If …
Nǐ hěn róng yì jiāo péng yǒu ba? 你很容易交朋友吧？ You make friends easily, right?
Bù, wǒ hěn gū pì. 不，我很孤僻。 No, I’m very unsociable.
Nǐ hěn kāi xīn ba? 你很开心吧？ You’re very happy, right?
Bù, wǒ hěn yù mèn. 不，我很郁闷。 No, I’m very …
Daily Chinese: Practical Phrases You’ll Actually Use Learn phrases for everyday life, easy to remember:
✓ Ask for help Kě yǐ bāng wǒ yí xià ma? 可以帮我一下吗？ Can you help me for a moment?
✓ Express gratitude Xiè xiè nǐ la~ 谢谢你啦~ Thank you~
✓ …
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Nǐ hěn máng ba? 你很忙吧？ You’re very busy, right?
Bù, wǒ hěn xián. 不，我很闲。 No, I’m very free.
Nǐ hěn rèn zhēn ba? 你很认真吧？ You’re very serious, right?
Bù, wǒ hěn mǎ hū. 不，我很马虎。 No, I’m very careless.
Nǐ hěn ài hē kā fēi ba? …
Xué xiào 学校 School
Wǒ qù xué xiào. 我去学校。 I go to school.
Lǎo shī 老师 Teacher
Tā shì wǒ de lǎo shī. 她是我的老师。 She is my teacher.
Tóng xué 同学 Classmate
Wǒ ài wǒ de tóng xué. 我爱我的同学。 I love my classmates.
If you …
Qǐ chuáng 起床 Get up
Wǒ qǐ chuáng le! 我起床了！ I got up!
Wán 玩 Play
Wǒ yào qù wán le! 我要去玩了！ I’m going out to play!
Shuì jiào 睡觉 Sleep
Wǒ yào shuì jiào le. 我要睡觉了。 I’m going to sleep.
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Nǐ hěn ài dǎ sǎo ba? 你很爱打扫吧？ You love cleaning, right?
Bù, wǒ hěn lǎn. 不，我很懒。 No, I’m very lazy.
Nǐ hěn huì zuò fàn ba? 你很会做饭吧？ You’re good at cooking, right?
Bù, wǒ hěn cài. 不，我很菜。 No, I’m terrible at cooking.
Nǐ hěn xǐ …
Textbook Wǒ míng bai le. 我明白了。 I understand.
Real Life Zhī dào la ! 知道啦! I understand！
Textbook Xiǎo xīn! 小心! Be careful!
Real Life Zhù yì la! 注意啦! Be careful !
Textbook Bù kè qi. 不客气。 you’re welcome.
Real Life Méi shìr. 没事儿。 …
Learn authentic phrases that sound fun, not stiff:
✓ Invite someone out Jīn wǎn yǒu kòng ma? Yī qǐ chī fàn ba~ 今晚有空吗？一起吃饭吧~ Are you free tonight? Let’s have dinner together~
✓ Compliment humorously Xiào de tài kě’ài la~ 笑得太可爱啦~ Your smile is too cute~…
闹钟 – nào zhōng – alarm clock
洗衣机 – xǐ yī jī – washing machine
电饭煲 – diàn fàn bāo – rice cooker
拖把 – tuō bǎ – mop
水杯 – shuǐ bēi – water cup
手机 – shǒu jī – mobile phone
钥匙 – …
