Language learning apps have transformed how millions of people study Chinese. With gamified lessons, streak tracking, and the convenience of learning anytime, anywhere, apps are an appealing choice. Yet despite their popularity, most app users never reach conversational fluency. They memorize vocabulary, recognize characters, and …
Niúnǎi 牛奶 Milk
Wǒ měi tiān hē niúnǎi. 我每天喝牛奶。 I drink milk every day.
Niúnǎi bái bái de, hěn tián. 牛奶白白的，很甜。 Milk is white and sweet.
Niúnǎi hěn hǎo hē! 牛奶很好喝！ Milk is very tasty!
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Jiǎo zi 饺子 Dumplings
Wǒ xǐ huan chī jiǎo zi. 我喜欢吃饺子。 I like to eat dumplings.
Jiǎo zi de pí báo báo de, kě yǐ jiā ròu huò shūcài. 饺子的皮薄薄的，可以加肉或蔬菜。 Dumplings have thin skin, and you can add meat or vegetables.
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Miàn tiáo 面条 Noodles
Wǒ xǐ huan chī miàn tiáo. 我喜欢吃面条。 I like to eat noodles.
Miàn tiáo kě yǐ jiā ròu hé shū cài. 面条可以加肉和蔬菜。 Noodles can be added with meat and vegetables.
Miàn tiáo zhēn hǎo chī! 面条真好吃！ Noodles are really delicious!
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If you’ve been studying Chinese for a while, you might feel confident with vocabulary lists and grammar rules, until you look at the new HSK requirements.
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Learn Real Chinese: “看情况” Doesn’t Mean “I’ll Let You Know”！
When Chinese people say: Kàn qíng kuàng 看情况 It depends
The real meaning is: Probably not, but I don’t want to say no. Let’s learn from real conversations.
Zhōu liù yī qǐ qù pá shān? …
Shā tān 沙滩 Beach
Hǎi làng 海浪 Waves
Jiǎn bèi ké 捡贝壳 Collect shells
Duī shā bǎo 堆沙堡 Build sandcastle
Dà hǎi 大海 Sea
Hǎi biān 海边 Seaside
Yóu yǒng 游泳 Swim
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Yào zǒu le ma? 要走了吗？ Are you leaving?
Xià cì zài lái wán! 下次再来玩！ Come play again next time!
Zài jiàn! 再见！ Goodbye!
Lù shàng xiǎo xīn! 路上小心！ Take care on the road!
Màn màn zǒu! 慢慢走！ Take your time!
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Huānyíng! 欢迎！ Welcome!
Huānyíng lái wǒ jiā. 欢迎来我家。 Welcome to my home.
Qǐng jìn. 请进。 Please come in.
Qǐng zuò. 请坐。 Please sit down.
Nín xiǎng hē shén me? 您想喝什么？ What would you like to drink?
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Qǐng hē chá. 请喝茶。 Please have some tea.
Gěi nín dào chá. 给您倒茶。 Let me pour tea for you.
Xiǎoxīn, yǒu diǎn tàng. 小心，有点烫。 Careful, it’s a little hot.
Qǐng màn màn hē. 请慢慢喝。 Please drink slowly.
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Showing up with a small gift in China isn’t just polite, it’s expected. You don’t need anything expensive, but you do need to show that you’ve put some thought into it. A simple, well-chosen gift can instantly make your visit more comfortable.
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Moving to a new country is exciting, but everyday tasks like ordering coffee, hailing a ride, or asking for directions can feel daunting when you don’t speak the language. While many people in major Chinese cities speak some English, knowing a few key Chinese phrases …
Chá 茶 Tea
Chá yè 茶叶 Tea leaves
Cǎi chá 采茶 Pick tea leaves
Pào chá 泡茶 Make tea
Hē chá 喝茶 Drink tea
Dào chá 倒茶 Pour tea
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Zhí zǒu. 直走。 Go straight.
Zuǒ zhuǎn. 左转。 Turn left.
Yòu zhuǎn. 右转。 Turn right.
Zài qiánmiàn. 在前面。 It’s in front.
Zài hòumiàn. 在后面。 It’s behind.
Zài zuǒbiān. 在左边。 It’s on the left.
Zài yòubiān. 在右边。 It’s on the right.
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Qǐng wèn, cè suǒ zài nǎ lǐ? 请问，厕所在哪里？ Excuse me, where is the bathroom?
Dì tiě zhàn zài nǎ lǐ? 地铁站在哪里？ Where is the subway station?
Chū kǒu zài nǎ biān? 出口在哪边？ Which way is the exit?
Yī zhí zǒu ma? 一直走吗？ Do I go …
Nǐ hǎo, wǒ men yào bàn lǐ rù zhù. 你好，我们要办理入住。 Hello, we’d like to check in.
Wǒ men de fáng jiān shì jǐ hào? 我们的房间是几号？ What’s our room number?
Zài jǐ lóu ya? 在几楼呀？ Which floor is it on?
Zǎo cān jǐ diǎn kāi shǐ? …
Qù zhè lǐ! 去这里！ Go here, please!
Wǒ men yào qù zhè ge dì fang. 我们要去这个地方。 We want to go to this place.
Yào duō jiǔ dào a? 要多久到啊？ How long until we get there?
Kuài dào le ma? 快到了吗？ Are we almost there?
Zhè …
Kěyǐ gěi wǒ yī fèn cài dān ma? 可以给我一份菜单吗？ Can I have a menu, please?
Wǒ yào yī gè hàn bǎo! 我要一个汉堡！ I want a hamburger!
Jiā yī fèn shǔ tiáo hé yī bēi kě lè. 加一份薯条和一杯可乐。 And also an order of fries and a …
China’s high-speed rail network is the largest in the world, covering nearly every corner of the country. For travelers, taking the train is not only efficient but also a wonderful way to see the landscape and experience daily life. However, navigating ticket systems, large …
Wǒ xǐhuan zhège wánjù. 我喜欢这个玩具。 I like this toy.
Lǎo bǎn, zhè ge shì shén me? 老板，这个是什么？ Boss, what is this?
Wǒ kěyǐ kànkan ma? 我可以看看吗？ Can I take a look?
Wǒ yào zhège. 我要这个。 I want this one.
Zhège duōshao qián? 这个多少钱？ How much …
