Wǒ xiān zǒu le. 我先走了。 I’ll head out first. Real meaning: I’m escaping this awkward situation.
Gǎi tiān liáo. 改天聊。 Let’s talk another day. Real meaning: I’m not interested in continuing.
Wǒ qù jiē ge diàn huà. 我去接个电话。 I need to take this call. Real …
累了，毁灭吧 (lèi le, huǐ miè ba) Literally: I’m tired, let the world end.
完了完了 （ wán le wán le） iterally: It’s over, I’m doomed.
破防了 （pò fáng le） Literally: My defense is broken/I’m emotionally crushed.
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Gān bēi! 干杯！ Cheers!
Wǒ gān le, nǐ suí yì~ 我干了，你随意～ I’ll drink it, you go ahead~
Suí yì, suí yì, hǎo hǎo hē! 随意，随意，好好喝！ Whatever, just enjoy your drink!
Yǐ chá dài jiǔ 以茶代酒 Let’s substitute tea for alcohol (I’ll drink tea instead).
Wèi …
Màn màn lái
慢慢来
Take your time Used to encourage someone to not rush and go at their own pace.
Example: Nǐ màn màn lái, bù jí. 你慢慢来，不急。 Take your time, no rush.
不用急 Bù yòng jí -No need to hurry A gentle way …
shuō le nǐ yòu bù tīng,tīng le nǐ yòu bù dǒng, 说了你又不听，听了你又不懂， I told you, but you didn’t listen.You listened, but you didn’t understand,
dǒng le nǐ yòu bù zuò,zuò le nǐ yòu zuò cuò, 懂了你又不做，做了你又做错， You understood, but you didn’t do it.You did it, …
Bié shēng qì le~ 别生气了～ Don’t be angry~
Kě yǐ bú yào shēng qì ma? 可以不要生气吗？ Can you stop being angry?
Bié shēng qì la, lái bào yī gè~ 别生气啦，来抱一个～ Don’t be angry, come give me a hug~
Kāi xīn diǎn la, shēng qì róng …
Jiàn yì 建议 Suggestion / Advise Used to offer a suggestion or recommendation.
Example: Wǒ yǒu yí ge jiàn yì, nǐ kě yǐ xiǎng yi xiǎng. 我有一个建议，你可以想一想。 I have a suggestion; you can think about it.
Tīng wǒ de 听我的 Trust me / Take my …
Shēng qì le ma? 生气了吗？ Are you angry?
Nǐ zěn me shēng qì le? 你怎么生气了？ Why are you angry?
Shéi rě nǐ shēng qì le? 谁惹你生气了？ Who made you angry?
Shì shén me shì qíng ràng nǐ shēng qì le? 是什么事情让你生气了？ What thing made …
Navigating public transportation in China can be tricky if you‘re new to the language. Subways, buses, and taxis are fast and convenient, but without the right phrases and cultural know-how, a simple ride can become stressful. Knowing how to speak, pay, and behave like a …
Giving gifts in China can strengthen friendships, business relationships, and family bonds.
But here’s the tricky part: the wrong gift can create embarrassment or even offense. For foreigners, the challenge is knowing what‘s appropriate, how to present it, and what cultural “red flags” to avoid.…
When you first meet someone in China, do you shake hands, bow, or just say “hello”?
For many foreigners, greetings in China can be confusing. Unlike Japan (where bowing is the norm) or the West (where hugging or cheek-kissing is common), China has its own …
Grace:
Hello and welcome back to MandarinPod4Children. I‘m Grace, your host and Mandarin learning coach.
To protect speakers’ privacy and enhance audio quality, some or all voices in this episode are created with AI assistance. The content is inspired by real-life classroom experiences of the …
Walking through a Chinese night market, you‘ll see smoky grills, sizzling woks, and long lines of hungry people. The food looks amazing, but maybe you’re thinking: How do I order? How do I pay? What if I say something wrong?
Don’t worry — street food …
Grace:
Hi everyone, and welcome back to MandarinPod4Children. I‘m Grace, your host and Mandarin learning coach.
Today‘s episode is for parents who lie awake at night wondering:
“Am I pushing too hard with Mandarin?”
Or on the flip side:
“Am I not pushing enough, …
Grace:
Hi everyone, and welcome back to MandarinPod4Children. I‘m Grace, your host and Mandarin learning coach.
Today‘s episode is for every parent who has ever thought:
“My child knows some Mandarin—but every time I ask them to use it, they switch right back to …
Grace:
Hi everyone, and welcome back to MandarinPod4Children, where we explore how real families are navigating the journey of raising bilingual kids—without the pressure, without perfection. I’m Grace, your host and Mandarin learning coach.
Today’s episode starts with a question that will sound familiar to …
Grace:
Hi everyone, and welcome back to *MandarinPod4Children*. I’m Grace, your host and Mandarin learning coach.
Today’s episode is for parents who are juggling more than one child learning Mandarin—and noticing that each child has a completely different learning pace, attitude, or outcome. Maybe one …
Brushstrokes of the Soul: Discovering Chinese Calligraphy
Think calligraphy is just “pretty handwriting”? Think again. Chinese 书法 (shū fǎ) is a living art that blends language, history, and mindfulness in every stroke.
In this episode, we explore:
Why calligraphy is considered painting with words…
Greeting in Chinese isn’t just about saying “hello”—it’s about connecting naturally.
In this episode of eChineseLearningPod, Ruby and Eric unpack the essential Chinese greetings you need to sound friendly, polite, and natural:
✔️ The classic “你好 (nǐ hǎo)” — safe and polite
✔️ Casual …
Chinese shopping isn’t just about money—it’s about communication.
In this episode, we unpack the key phrases you need to navigate markets, shops, and even modern mobile payments in China: How to ask politely: “Zhè ge duō shǎo qián?” How to request a discount without sounding …
