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    Essential Chinese Phrases for Beginners from Corpus Chinese Tutors

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    • Date 2023-06-30

    Essential Chinese Phrases for Beginners

    Learning a new language can be both exciting and challenging. If you’re just starting your journey to learn Chinese, it’s essential to begin with some basic phrases that will help you communicate effectively in various everyday situations. In this article, Corpus Mandarin will introduce you to a selection of essential Chinese phrases for beginners, accompanied by clear examples in dialogues. These phrases will provide you with a solid foundation to start your Chinese language learning adventure.

    1. Greetings and Basic Expressions

    a. Hello – 你好 (nǐ hǎo)

    • Dialogue:
      • A: 你好!请问,你叫什么名字? (Nǐ hǎo! Qǐngwèn, nǐ jiào shénme míngzi?)
      • B: 我叫李明。你呢?(Wǒ jiào Lǐ Míng. Nǐ ne?)
      • A: 我是王芳。很高兴认识你。(Wǒ shì Wáng Fāng. Hěn gāoxìng rènshí nǐ.)

    b. Goodbye – 再见 (zài jiàn)

    • Dialogue:
      • A: 再见!明天见。(Zài jiàn! Míngtiān jiàn.)
      • B: 再见!祝你有个愉快的一天。(Zài jiàn! Zhù nǐ yǒu gè yúkuài de yītiān.)

    c. Thank you – 谢谢 (xiè xie)

    • Dialogue:
      • A: 谢谢你的帮助。(Xièxie nǐ de bāngzhù.)
      • B: 不用谢。(Bùyòng xiè.)

    2. Asking for Directions

    a. Where is the restroom? – 厕所在哪里?(cèsuǒ zài nǎlǐ?)

    • Dialogue:
      • A: 请问,厕所在哪里?(Qǐngwèn, cèsuǒ zài nǎlǐ?)
      • B: 往前走,左转,然后在右边。(Wǎng qián zǒu, zuǒ zhuǎn, ránhòu zài yòubiān.)

    b. Can you help me? – 你能帮我吗?(nǐ néng bāng wǒ ma?)

    • Dialogue:
      • A: 对不起,请问你能帮我吗?(Duìbùqǐ, qǐngwèn nǐ néng bāng wǒ ma?)
      • B: 当然可以,你需要什么帮助?(Dāngrán kěyǐ, nǐ xūyào shénme bāngzhù?)

    3. Ordering Food and Drinks

    a. I would like a cup of coffee, please – 请给我一杯咖啡。(qǐng gěi wǒ yī bēi kāfēi.)

    • Dialogue:
      • A: 你好,请给我一杯咖啡。(Nǐ hǎo, qǐng gěi wǒ yī bēi kāfēi.)
      • B: 好的,请等一下。(Hǎo de, qǐng děng yīxià.)

    b. What do you recommend? – 你推荐什么?(nǐ tuījiàn shénme?)

    • Dialogue:
      • A: 你好,请问你推荐什么?(Nǐ hǎo, qǐngwèn nǐ tuījiàn shénme?)
      • B: 我推荐这道菜,它很好吃。(Wǒ tuījiàn zhè dào cài, tā hěn hǎochī.)

    4. Asking for Help

    a. Can you help me, please? – 请你帮帮我,好吗?(qǐng nǐ bāng bāng wǒ, hǎo ma?)

    • Dialogue:
      • A: 你好,我迷路了,请你帮帮我,好吗?(Nǐ hǎo, wǒ mílù le, qǐng nǐ bāng bāng wǒ, hǎo ma?)
      • B: 当然,我可以带你去。(Dāngrán, wǒ kěyǐ dài nǐ qù.)

    b. Excuse me, I have a question – 打扰一下,我有个问题。(dǎrǎo yīxià, wǒ yǒu gè wèntí.)

    • Dialogue:
      • A: 打扰一下,我有个问题。(Dǎrǎo yīxià, wǒ yǒu gè wèntí.)
      • B: 没关系,请问你有什么问题?(Méiguānxi, qǐngwèn nǐ yǒu shénme wèntí?)

    By familiarising yourself with these essential Chinese phrases for beginners, you will be able to navigate through common situations and communicate effectively in Chinese. Remember, practice is key to improving your language skills, so don’t hesitate to engage in conversations and immerse yourself in the language. Enjoy your journey as you continue to explore the rich and beautiful world of the Chinese language!

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