Language/Mandarin-chinese/Vocabulary/Basic-Expressions
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As a Mandarin Chinese teacher, I know how important it is to have basic expressions in your vocabulary. In this lesson, we will go over some essential phrases that will help you communicate in everyday life.
Greetings
When greeting someone in Chinese, it's important to include honorific language to show respect. Here are two common ways to greet someone:
- Nǐ hǎo (你好) - Hello (formal)
- Hǎo jiǔ bú jiàn (好久不见) - Long time no see (informal)
It's also important to know that in Chinese culture, it's customary to ask about one's well-being or if they have eaten. Here are some phrases that you can use to inquire about someone's health:
- Nǐ chī le ma? (你吃了吗？) - Have you eaten yet? (formal)
- Nǐ chī guò fàn ma? (你吃过饭吗？) - Have you had your meal? (informal)
Basic Expressions
In addition to greetings, there are many basic expressions that can be useful in daily life. Here are some common phrases:
- Bù yòng xiè (不用谢) - You're welcome
- Duì bù qǐ (对不起) - I'm sorry
- Méi guān xi (没关系) - It's okay
- Nǐ jiào shén me míng zì? (你叫什么名字？) - What is your name?
- Wǒ jiào... (我叫...) - My name is...
- Nǐ hù xiān (你住在哪里？) - Where do you live?
- Wǒ zhù zài... (我住在...) - I live in...
- Tīng bù dǒng (听不懂) - I don't understand
- Nǐ shuō dé hěn hǎo (你说得很好) - You speak very well
- Xiè xie nǐ de bāng zhù (谢谢你的帮助) - Thank you for your help
Examples
Here are some examples of basic expressions in a table:
| Mandarin Chinese | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| 你好 | nǐ hǎo | Hello (formal) |
| 好久不见 | hǎo jiǔ bú jiàn | Long time no see (informal) |
| 不用谢 | bù yòng xiè | You're welcome |
| 对不起 | duì bù qǐ | I'm sorry |
| 没关系 | méi guān xi | It's okay |
| 你叫什么名字？ | nǐ jiào shén me míng zì? | What is your name? |
| 我叫... | wǒ jiào... | My name is... |
| 你住在哪里？ | nǐ hù xiān zài nǎ lǐ? | Where do you live? |
| 我住在... | wǒ zhù zài... | I live in... |
| 听不懂 | tīng bù dǒng | I don't understand |
| 你说得很好 | nǐ shuō dé hěn hǎo | You speak very well |
| 谢谢你的帮助 | xiè xie nǐ de bāng zhù | Thank you for your help |
Remember to practice these phrases regularly to improve your Mandarin Chinese speaking skills.
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