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Basic Greetings
Formal greetings (e.g. for distant contacts)
你好! Hello
嗨 Hi
wéi
你在干嘛? má
What are you up to?
Goodbye/Farewell
再见/拜拜!
bái bai
Goodbye / Bye-bye
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Baisic Greetings
多保重 ! Take good care!
谢谢/谢啦 !
xie
Thanks!
对不起! I am sorry!
很抱歉! I apologise!
没关系
xi
! Never mind!
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Asking names
,
请问 你叫什么(名字)
May I ask, what's your name?
?
我叫张红 姓张 名红 ! , 。
I am Zhang Hong, surname is Zhang, given name Hong.
Greetings
最近怎么样?
How are you recently?
还可以!你呢?
Quite well! How about you?
你做什么工作?
What's your job?
我是律师!你呢?
I am a lawyer! What about you?
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Asking about nationality
我是美国人 请问 你是哪国人 , ,
I am American. May I ask, which country are you from?
?
我是中国人
I am Chinese.
。
Asking about family
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请问 你有兄弟姐妹吗
May I ask, do you have siblings?
?
我有一个姐姐和一个弟弟
jie
你平时喜欢做什么
What do you like to do usually?
?
我喜欢打网球 听音乐和看书 、 yuè
。
I like playing tennis, listening to music and reading books.
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Asking about time
对了 现在几点了 ,
By the way, what's the time now?
?
我看看 现在(下午)三点半 ,
Let me have a look, it's 3:30(PM) now.
。
Inviting for dinner
我们今晚去饭馆吃晚饭 怎么样 , ?
Let's go to the restaurant to have dinner tonight, what do you think?
!
好啊 我们可以去吃北京烤鸭
OK! Perhaps we could go to eat Peking Roast Duck.
。
Apology
,
对不起 我迟到了!
Sorry, I am late.
没关系!我们进去吧。
!
It dosn't matter Let' get in.
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Asking about dates
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对了 你的生日是几月几号
By the way, which month and date is your birthday?
?
我的生日是十二月五号
My birthday is on the 5th of December.
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Responding praises
你今天看上去非常漂亮
You look (appear) very beautiful today!
!
哪里哪里 !
Thanks for your compliment! (Lit. ''where where'' - to show modesty)
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, ,
Example
我的家有一个客厅 一个厨房 两个
,
卧室 和一个洗手间 。
My home has a living room, a kitchen, two bedrooms, and a toilet.
我今天买了一张桌子 一张床 一套 , ,
,
沙发 和一台电视机 。
I bought a table, a bed, a set of sofa, and a TV set today.
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。 、
Example
di ba ma
我的弟弟和爸爸妈妈住在一起 我 我
的老公和我们的孩子常常去看他们 。
My younger brother lives with mom and dad. Me, my husband and our
children often go to visit them.
RELATIONSHIPS
family
朋友 friend 室友 roommate 家人 (member)
。
Example
她的男朋友是她的大学同学
我的室友也是我最好的朋友。
Her boyfriend is her university classmate.
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我的衣柜里有一件外套 两条裤子 , ,
三件毛衣 四双鞋子和五件T恤 , 。
In my wardrobe, there is one coat, two pairs of trousers, three
sweaters, four pairs of shoes and five T-shirts.
ORGANISATIONS
、 ,
Example
我家附近有咖啡馆 酒吧和商店 但
是没有商场 。
There are cafes, pubs and shops near my house, but no shopping mall.
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我喜欢吃牛肉和鸡肉 不喜欢吃海鲜。
I like to eat beef and chicken, but not seafood.
我每天早上喝咖啡,每天晚上喝红酒。
I drink coffee every morning and red wine every night
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我喜欢一边吃饭 一边看电视 。I like to watch TV while eating
他常常一边唱歌,一边跳舞。
He often dances while singing
Create your own
一...就...
Subject + 一 + action 1 + 就 + action 2
As soon as/Once/Whenever
Example
, 。
我一回家 就做饭
I cook as soon as I get home.
他一说话,我就想笑。
As soon as he talks, I want to laugh.
Create your own
蛋糕越甜越好吃 。
The sweeter (more sweet) the cake, the more delicious it is.
他对我越好 我越喜欢他 , 。
The better (more good) he treats me, the more I like him.
Create your own
越来越...
Subject + 越来越+ Adjective
More and more ...
Example
我的女朋友越来越漂亮 。
My girlfriend is getting more and more beautiful.
公司老板越来越成功。
The company boss is getting more and more successful.
。
她又漂亮又聪明
She is beautiful and smart.
今天又刮风又下雨。
Today is windy and raining.
Create your own
被
... ...
A+ 被 + (B) +Verb+ Compliment
Indicate passivity (action placed upon)
Example
!
听说,他被老婆骂了
I heard that he was scolded by his wife!
昨天他被经理炒了。
Yesterday he was fired by the manager.
Create your own
, 。
在上班的时候 我喜欢喝咖啡
When I am working, I like to drink coffee.
在开车的时候,我需要戴眼镜。
When driving, I need to wear glasses.
在旅游的时候,我常常拍照。
When traveling, I often take photos.
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Introduce yourself
Example 1: Standard
大家好 我叫白文迪 !
Hello everyone! My name is Bai Wendi.
。
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我是英国人 今年二十三岁。
I am British and I am 23 years old this year.
我住在伦敦,是一名业务经理。
I live in London and am a business manager.
我有一个妹妹,和我的父母住在约克。
mei
我还有一个中国男朋友,叫张文。
I also have a Chinese boyfriend named Zhang Wen.
我的爱好是打网球,弹吉他和旅游。
hào tán
很高兴认识你们!
I am very happy to meet you guys.
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Example 2: Pro
大家好 我叫白文迪。 !
Hello everyone! My name is Bai Wendi.
这是我的中文名字,姓白,名文迪。
This is my Chinese name, my surname is Bai and my given name is Wendi.
我今年二十三岁,毕业于剑桥大学。
I am 23 years old this year and graduated from Cambridge University.
我住在伦敦,在一家金融公司上班。
I live in London and work for a financial company.
我是一名业务经理,平时工作有点忙。
I'm a business manager and usually a bit busy at work.
我有一个妹妹,她和我的父母住在约克。
mei
我有一个中国男朋友,叫张文,是个医生。
I have a Chinese boyfriend named Zhang Wen who is a doctor.
我的爱好很多,包括打网球,弹吉他和旅游。
hào tán
I have many hobbies, including playing tennis, playing guitar and traveling.
很高兴认识你们!请多多关照!
I am very happy to meet you guys! Would be great to be friends with you!
请多多关照
Colloquial term used for the end of self-intro to show friendiness,
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大家好 我叫__________ !
Hello everyone! My name is _____________.
。
我是____人 今年___________岁。 ,
I am _____(nationality), and I am _____years old this year.
我住在_______,是一名_________。
I live in_____________ and am a ______________(job title).
我有/没有______,我的父母住在_______。
(
I have /don't have________ siblings), my parents live at __________.
我有/没有 男/女朋友/老公/老婆,叫____。
I have/don't have a boyfriend/girlfriend/husband/wife, called______.
hào
我的爱好是__________________________
My hobbies are __________________________________________.
很高兴认识你们 请多多关照 !
I am very happy to meet you guys! Would be great to be friends with you!
!
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LingLing is an Author and Chinese language Educator with both Chinese and British educational
background. She has a Master's in Communication and Language. Came from China, now living in the
UK, she is the founder of the learning brand LingLing Mandarin, which aims to create the best
resources for learners to master the Chinese language and achieve deep insight into Chinese culture in
a fun and illuminating way. For more resources, check below:
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