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How Are You in Chinese: 你好吗 and What People Say Instead
How are you in Chinese is 你好吗 (nǐ hǎo ma), but natives rarely say it. Learn what they say instead and how to answer naturally.
沉浸 TeamAug 6, 2026
Please in Chinese: 请 (Plus Excuse Me and Sorry)
Please in Chinese is 请 (qǐng). Learn how to use it, plus how to say excuse me and sorry in Mandarin: 请问, 不好意思, and 对不起.
沉浸 TeamAug 6, 2026
100 Basic Chinese Words Every Beginner Should Know
The 100 most useful basic Chinese words for beginners, grouped by theme, with characters, tone-marked pinyin, and plain English meanings.
沉浸 TeamAug 6, 2026
Thank You in Chinese: Xièxie and 9 More Ways to Say Thanks
Thank you in Chinese is 谢谢 (xièxie). Learn 10 ways to say thanks in Mandarin, how to pronounce them, and how to reply when someone thanks you.
沉浸 TeamAug 6, 2026
I Love You in Chinese: How to Say 我爱你 (and When)
I love you in Chinese is 我爱你 (wǒ ài nǐ). Learn how and when to say it, sweet nicknames, and the number slang 520 that means I love you.
沉浸 TeamAug 6, 2026
Yes in Chinese and No in Chinese: How to Answer Naturally
Chinese has no single word for yes or no. Learn how 是, 对, 好, and 不 work so you can answer any question in Mandarin naturally.
沉浸 TeamAug 6, 2026
Happy Birthday in Chinese: 生日快乐 and the Birthday Song
Happy birthday in Chinese is 生日快乐 (shēngrì kuàilè). Learn the birthday song, more birthday wishes, and Chinese birthday traditions.
沉浸 TeamAug 6, 2026
Goodbye in Chinese: 再见 and 9 Other Ways to Say Bye
Goodbye in Chinese is 再见 (zàijiàn). Learn 10 natural ways to say bye in Mandarin, from casual 拜拜 to 明天见, see you tomorrow.
沉浸 TeamAug 6, 2026
Hello in Chinese: Nǐ Hǎo and 9 Better Ways to Say Hi
Hello in Chinese is 你好 (nǐ hǎo). Learn 10 natural ways to say hi in Mandarin, from polite 您好 to phone-only 喂, plus how natives greet each other.
沉浸 TeamAug 6, 2026
You're Welcome in Chinese: 不客气 and 7 Friendly Alternatives
You're welcome in Chinese is 不客气 (bú kèqi). Learn 8 friendly ways to respond to thank you in Mandarin and what 客气 means.
沉浸 TeamAug 6, 2026
Chinese Greetings: 15 Ways to Greet Someone at Any Time of Day
Learn 15 Chinese greetings for any time of day: 你好, 早上好, 晚上好, plus natural greetings natives use, like 吃了吗 and 最近怎么样.
沉浸 TeamAug 6, 2026
150 Essential Chinese Phrases for Beginners (with Pinyin)
150 essential Chinese phrases for beginners, organized by situation, with simplified characters, tone-marked pinyin, and plain English meanings.
沉浸 TeamAug 6, 2026