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A host pouring tea for a guest with a welcoming gesture, saying you're welcome in Chinese
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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
A village street passing from sunrise to moonlight with neighbors greeting each other, showing Chinese greetings
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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
Two silhouetted friends waving to each other on a stone bridge at dawn, saying hello in Chinese
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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
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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
Two friends chatting over tea at a small table, asking how are you in Chinese
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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