Must-Know Food Compliments for a Chinese Meal！
You probably know “hǎochī” (好吃 – delicious).
But in real life, Chinese people use many fun expressions when food tastes amazing.If you want to sound more natural when eating with Chinese friends, try these real-life phrases.
The Classic Everyone Uses
Zhēn hǎochī!
真好吃！
So delicious!
When the Food Is Really Good
Tài hǎochī le!
太好吃了！
This is so delicious!
When the Flavor Is Great
Zhège wèidào zhēn bùcuò.
这个味道真不错。
The flavor is really good.
When the Taste Is Incredible
Zhège wèidào jué le!
这个味道绝了！
This flavor is incredible!
When You Love the Dish
Wǒ tài xǐhuan zhège cài le!
我太喜欢这个菜了！
I really love this dish!
Level Up Your Chinese：Better Chinese for Beautiful Views！
Zhèlǐ hěn měi.
这里很美。
It’s beautiful here.
Zhèlǐ de fēngjǐng tài měi le!
这里的风景太美了！
The scenery here is so beautiful!
Zhèlǐ jiǎnzhí tài měi le!
这里简直太美了！
This place is absolutely beautiful!
Zhè lǐ xiàng yī fú huà yīyàng.
这里像一幅画一样。
This place looks like a painting.
Zhè jǐngsè tài zhuàngguān le!
这景色太壮观了！
The scenery is magnificent!
Essential Chinese Phrases for Taking a Taxi Like a Local！
Confirming the Pickup Location
Shīfu, nǐ dào nǎlǐ le?
师傅，你到哪里了？
Driver, where are you now?
Letting the Driver Know Where You Are
Wǒ zài ménkǒu děng nǐ.
我在门口等你。
I’m waiting for you at the entrance.
Asking the Driver to Come Closer
Kěyǐ dào zhè biān lái ma?
可以到这边来吗？
Can you come over here?
Confirming the Destination
Shì qù zhège dìzhǐ ma?
是去这个地址吗？
Are we going to this address?
Asking About Arrival Time
Dàgài hái yǒu duō jiǔ dào?
大概还有多久到？
About how long until we arrive?
How to Make Friends at a Café in Chinese？
Start with a Simple Question
Zhège wèizhi yǒu rén ma?
这个位置有人吗？
Is this seat taken?
Nǐ diǎn de shì shénme kāfēi?
你点的是什么咖啡？
What coffee did you order?
Keep the Conversation Going
Nǐ zài fùjìn shàngbān hái shì zhù fùjìn?
你在附近上班还是住附近？
Do you work nearby or live around here?
Light Compliments
Nǐ shuōhuà hěn yǒuqù, hé nǐ liáo tiān hěn kāixīn.
你说话很有趣，和你聊天很开心。
You’re really fun to talk to, I’m enjoying our chat.
Suggest Staying in Touch
Kěyǐ jiā gè Wēixìn ma?
可以加个微信吗？
Can we add each other on WeChat?
Level Up Your Chinese for Shopping in China！
Duō shǎo qián?
多少钱？
How much?
Zhège duō shǎo qián?
这个多少钱？
How much is this?
Lǎobǎn, zhège zěnme mài?
老板，这个怎么卖？
Boss, how much is this?
Yī gòng duō shǎo?
一共多少？
Total how much?
Kěyǐ piányi yīdiǎn ma?
可以便宜一点吗？
Can it be a little cheaper?
Tài guì le, èrshí kuài xíng ma?
太贵了，二十块行吗？
Too expensive, is twenty yuan okay?
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