Chinese Vocabulary: Beginner Phrases

Unlock basic Chinese phrases to confidently communicate and navigate in Mandarin-speaking environments.

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Vocabulary List

English Chinese Pronunciation
Do you speak English?
你会说英语吗?
nǐ huì shuō yīngyǔ ma?
I speak a little.
我会一点.
wǒ huì yīdiǎn.
Can you repeat that
你可以请重复一遍吗?
nǐ kěyǐ qǐng chóngfù yībiàn ma?
please?
那是什么意思?
nà shì shénme yìsi?
What does that mean?
我不明白.
wǒ bù míngbái.
I don't understand.
你可以请说慢一点吗?
nǐ kěyǐ qǐng shuō màn yīdiǎn ma?
Can you speak slower
你可以给我写下来吗?
nǐ kěyǐ gěi wǒ xiě xiàlái ma?
please?
你可以请再解释一遍吗?
nǐ kěyǐ qǐng zài jiěshì yībiàn ma?
Could you write it down for me?
_____这个词怎么说?
_____ zhège cí zěnme shuō?
Could you explain that again
我还在学习.
wǒ hái zài xuéxí.
please?
对不起.
dui bu qi
What's the word for _____?
这是什么?
zhe shi shen me?

Cultural Insight: Politeness in Chinese

In Chinese culture, it is important to use polite language when speaking to others, especially to those who are older or in a position of authority. Make sure to use respectful terms like 您 (nín) for ‘you’ and 谢谢 (xièxiè) for ‘thank you’ to show proper respect.

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