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Survival Chinese

Post Date: 2017/08/03 10:40
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Learning Chinese opens the door to a whole new world of choices. It also means you’ll pick up so much more of the nuance and cultural references than if you are relying on subtitles. Learn Chinese If you’ve hesitated to learn Chinese because you’ve heard it’s difficult, take heart. With the right approach, learning Chinese doesn’t have to be overwhelming. And there are lots of reasons why learning to speak Chinese, specifically Mandarin Chinese, is worth the commitment. Its important for you to learn some Chinese when you travel in China.

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Here is the list of commonly used phrases: 

Greeting

EnglishChinese Pronunciation
Hello!Ni Hao!
Good morning!Zao Shang Hao!
Good afternoon!Xia Wu Hao!
Good evening!Wan Shang Hao!
Good-Bye!Zai Jian!
Good night!Wan An!
Sorry.Dui Bu Qi (or Bao Qian).
Excuse me (or us)Lao Jia (or Qing Yuan Liang).
Very Good!Hen Hao!(or Fei Chang Bang).


Introduction

EnglishChinese Pronunciation
My name is David.Wo Jiao David.
I'm 12 years old.Wo 12 Sui Le (Wo Jin Nian 12 Sui).
I'm from America (Canada or UK).Wo lai Zi Mei Guo (Jia Na Da or Ying Guo).
I am in Grade 6.Wo Du Liu Nian Ji.
My favourite sport is basketball.Wo Zui Xi Huan De Yun Dong Shi Da Lan Qiu.


Ask for Assistance

EnglishChinese Pronunciation
I get lost. Please help? Wo Mi Lu Le, Qing Bang Zhu?
Do you speak English?Ni Hui Shuo Ying Yu Ma?
I want to go to hotel.Wo Yao Qu Jiu Dian.
This is the address.Zhe Shi Di Zhi.
Where can I find  washroom?Na Li You Ce Suo?
Where is the entrance?Ru Kou Zai Na Li?
Where is the exit.Chu Kou Zai Na Li?
Where can I find a telephoneNa li You Dian Hua?
I am hungry (thirsty or tired)Wo E (Ke, Lei) Le.


Shopping

EnglishChinese Pronunciation
How much is it?Duo Shao Qian?
Too Expensive.Tai Gui La.
I don't want this one.Wo Bu Yao Zhe Ge.
Do you have anything cheaper?You Pian Yi De Ma?
This one is very beautifulZhe Ge Hen Piao Liang(Mei).
This one is too big (or small). Zhe Ge Tai Da (Xiao).

Direction

EnglishChinese Pronunciation
East, West, South, NorthDong, Xi, Nan, Bei.


Color

EnglishChinese Pronunciation
Red, Green, Yellow, Blue, Black, White.Hong, Lv, Huang, Lan, Hei, Bai.

Size, Weight & Measure

EnglishChinese Pronunciation
Big, SmallDa, Xiao
Heavy, LightZhong, Qing
Long, ShortChang, Duan
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