333 Common Chinese Phrases

Common Chinese phrases include “你好。” (Hello.), “你好吗？” (How are you?), “很高兴认识你。” (Nice to meet you.), “请。” (Please.) and “再见。” (Goodbye.).

The full list of everyday Chinese phrases, in ten topics, from greetings to small talk at work. Each with its English meaning and native audio.

333 phrases · 10 topics · Updated

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1

Chinese Greetings

#1–35 · 35 phrases
Open topic
  1. #1 你好。 Hello.
  2. #2 早上好。 Good morning.
  3. #3 下午好。 Good afternoon.
  4. #4 晚上好。 Good evening.
  5. #5 晚安。 Good night.
  6. #6 再见。 Goodbye.
  7. #7 回头见。 See you later.
  8. #8 明天见。 See you tomorrow.
  9. #9 你好吗？ How are you?
  10. #10 我很好，谢谢。 I'm fine, thank you.
  11. #11 你呢？ And you?
  12. #12 很高兴认识你。 Nice to meet you.
  13. #13 你叫什么名字？ What's your name?
  14. #14 我叫安娜。 My name is Anna.
  15. #15 请。 Please.
  16. #16 谢谢。 Thank you.
  17. #17 非常感谢。 Thank you very much.
  18. #18 不客气。 You're welcome.
  19. #19 不好意思。 Excuse me.
  20. #20 对不起。 I'm sorry.
  21. #21 没问题。 No problem.
  22. #22 当然。 Yes, of course.
  23. #23 祝你有美好的一天。 Have a nice day.
  24. #24 保重。 Take care.
  25. #25 欢迎。 Welcome.
  26. #26 很高兴见到您。 How do you do?
  27. #27 见到你很高兴。 Pleased to meet you.
  28. #28 好久不见。 Long time no see.
  29. #29 最近怎么样？ How have you been?
  30. #30 我很好。 I've been well.
  31. #31 见到你真好。 Good to see you.
  32. #32 一会儿见。 See you soon.
  33. #33 睡个好觉。 Sleep well.
  34. #34 一路平安。 Have a safe trip.
  35. #35 干杯！ Cheers!
2

How to Introduce Yourself in Chinese

#36–65 · 30 phrases
Open topic
  1. #36 我是学生。 I am a student.
  2. #37 我来自加拿大。 I am from Canada.
  3. #38 我住在东京。 I live in Tokyo.
  4. #39 我会说英语。 I speak English.
  5. #40 我会说一点西班牙语。 I speak a little Spanish.
  6. #41 我法语说得不好。 I don't speak French well.
  7. #42 我二十五岁。 I am twenty-five years old.
  8. #43 我结婚了。 I am married.
  9. #44 我单身。 I am single.
  10. #45 我有两个孩子。 I have two children.
  11. #46 我有一个哥哥和一个姐姐。 I have a brother and a sister.
  12. #47 这是我的朋友。 This is my friend.
  13. #48 这是我的妻子。 This is my wife.
  14. #49 这是我的丈夫。 This is my husband.
  15. #50 我是老师。 I work as a teacher.
  16. #51 我在学日语。 I am learning Japanese.
  17. #52 我是游客。 I am a tourist.
  18. #53 我来度假的。 I am here on vacation.
  19. #54 我来出差的。 I am here for work.
  20. #55 你是哪里人？ Where are you from?
  21. #56 我是美国人。 I am American.
  22. #57 你做什么工作？ What do you do?
  23. #58 我是医生。 I am a doctor.
  24. #59 我是工程师。 I am an engineer.
  25. #60 你住在这里吗？ Do you live here?
  26. #61 我住在附近。 I live nearby.
  27. #62 我来这里两年了。 I have been here for two years.
  28. #63 这是我的家人。 This is my family.
  29. #64 你的地址是什么？ What is your address?
  30. #65 我在找酒店。 I am looking for a hotel.
3

Asking for Help in Chinese

#66–90 · 25 phrases
Open topic
  1. #66 是。 Yes.
  2. #67 不。 No.
  3. #68 也许。 Maybe.
  4. #69 我不知道。 I don't know.
  5. #70 我明白。 I understand.
  6. #71 我不明白。 I don't understand.
  7. #72 你能帮我吗？ Can you help me?
  8. #73 你能再说一遍吗？ Can you repeat?
  9. #74 请说慢一点。 Please speak more slowly.
  10. #75 这个用英语怎么说？ How do you say this in English?
  11. #76 这是什么意思？ What does this mean?
  12. #77 你能写下来吗？ Can you write it down?
  13. #78 这样对吗？ Is this correct?
  14. #79 对的。 That's right.
  15. #80 不对。 That's wrong.
  16. #81 我同意。 I agree.
  17. #82 我不同意。 I disagree.
  18. #83 好的。 Of course.
  19. #84 不可能。 No way.
  20. #85 我需要帮助。 I need help.
  21. #86 洗手间在哪里？ Where is the bathroom?
  22. #87 叫警察。 Call the police.
  23. #88 叫救护车。 Call an ambulance.
  24. #89 我护照丢了。 I lost my passport.
  25. #90 我不舒服。 I feel sick.

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4

Telling Time and Directions in Chinese

#91–125 · 35 phrases
Open topic
  1. #91 现在几点？ What time is it?
  2. #92 三点。 It's three o'clock.
  3. #93 两点半。 It's half past two.
  4. #94 今天星期几？ What day is today?
  5. #95 今天是星期一。 Today is Monday.
  6. #96 明天是星期二。 Tomorrow is Tuesday.
  7. #97 昨天是星期天。 Yesterday was Sunday.
  8. #98 今天几号？ What is the date today?
  9. #99 我的生日在五月。 My birthday is in May.
  10. #100 我迟到了。 I am late.
  11. #101 我来早了。 I am early.
  12. #102 等一下。 Wait a minute.
  13. #103 要多长时间？ How long does it take?
  14. #104 大约十分钟。 It takes about ten minutes.
  15. #105 车站在哪里？ Where is the station?
  16. #106 银行在哪里？ Where is the bank?
  17. #107 医院在哪里？ Where is the hospital?
  18. #108 在左边。 It's on the left.
  19. #109 在右边。 It's on the right.
  20. #110 一直往前走。 Go straight ahead.
  21. #111 向左转。 Turn left.
  22. #112 向右转。 Turn right.
  23. #113 远吗？ Is it far?
  24. #114 就在这附近。 It's near here.
  25. #115 不远。 It's not far.
  26. #116 怎么去那里？ How do I get there?
  27. #117 有地图吗？ Is there a map?
  28. #118 这里。 Here.
  29. #119 那里。 There.
  30. #120 在那边。 Over there.
  31. #121 楼上。 Upstairs.
  32. #122 楼下。 Downstairs.
  33. #123 里面。 Inside.
  34. #124 外面。 Outside.
  35. #125 开门。 Open the door.
5

Ordering Food in Chinese

#126–175 · 50 phrases
Open topic
  1. #126 我饿了。 I'm hungry.
  2. #127 我渴了。 I'm thirsty.
  3. #128 我想要点水。 I'd like some water.
  4. #129 请来杯咖啡。 A coffee, please.
  5. #130 请来杯茶。 A tea, please.
  6. #131 请给我菜单。 The menu, please.
  7. #132 你推荐什么？ What do you recommend?
  8. #133 我们可以点餐了。 We're ready to order.
  9. #134 我要鸡肉。 I'll have the chicken.
  10. #135 我是素食者。 I'm vegetarian.
  11. #136 我对坚果过敏。 I'm allergic to nuts.
  12. #137 请不要放糖。 No sugar, please.
  13. #138 请不要加冰。 Without ice, please.
  14. #139 买单。 Check, please.
  15. #140 小费包含了吗？ Is the tip included?
  16. #141 很好吃。 This is delicious.
  17. #142 我不喜欢。 I don't like it.
  18. #143 太辣了。 It's too spicy.
  19. #144 太咸了。 It's too salty.
  20. #145 请再给我点面包。 More bread, please.
  21. #146 请把盐递给我。 Can I have the salt?
  22. #147 早餐好了。 Breakfast is ready.
  23. #148 午饭几点？ What time is lunch?
  24. #149 吃饭吧。 Let's eat.
  25. #150 我吃饱了。 I'm full.
  26. #151 你要来点吗？ Do you want some?
  27. #152 请自便。 Help yourself.
  28. #153 请慢用。 Enjoy your meal.
  29. #154 我需要一张两人桌。 I need a table for two.
  30. #155 您预订了吗？ Do you have a reservation?
  31. #156 我预订了。 I have a reservation.
  32. #157 这个座位有人吗？ Is this seat taken?
  33. #158 我们可以坐外面吗？ Can we sit outside?
  34. #159 菜凉了。 The food is cold.
  35. #160 可以打包吗？ Can I take this to go?
  36. #161 你们有早餐吗？ Do you serve breakfast?
  37. #162 我想要鸡蛋。 I'd like eggs.
  38. #163 请不要放肉。 No meat, please.
  39. #164 这道菜辣吗？ Is this dish spicy?
  40. #165 我需要一把勺子。 I need a spoon.
  41. #166 可以给我一把叉子吗？ Can I have a fork?
  42. #167 请来一瓶水。 A bottle of water, please.
  43. #168 再来一杯咖啡。 Another coffee, please.
  44. #169 我们现在可以点餐吗？ Can we order now?
  45. #170 这不是我点的。 This isn't what I ordered.
  46. #171 请把这个热一下。 Please heat this up.
  47. #172 请不要放奶酪。 No cheese, please.
  48. #173 有新鲜水果吗？ Do you have fresh fruit?
  49. #174 我想要甜点。 I'd like dessert.
  50. #175 请给我一张单人桌。 A table for one, please.
6

Shopping in Chinese

#176–210 · 35 phrases
Open topic
  1. #176 多少钱？ How much is it?
  2. #177 太贵了。 It's too expensive.
  3. #178 有便宜点的吗？ Do you have a cheaper one?
  4. #179 我要了。 I'll take it.
  5. #180 我不要。 I don't want it.
  6. #181 我可以试穿吗？ Can I try it on?
  7. #182 这是什么尺码？ What size is this?
  8. #183 有大一号的吗？ Do you have a larger size?
  9. #184 有小一号的吗？ Do you have a smaller size?
  10. #185 你要什么颜色？ What color do you want?
  11. #186 我喜欢蓝色的。 I like the blue one.
  12. #187 可以刷卡吗？ Can I pay by card?
  13. #188 收现金吗？ Do you accept cash?
  14. #189 我需要收据。 I need a receipt.
  15. #190 可以退款吗？ Can I get a refund?
  16. #191 试衣间在哪里？ Where is the fitting room?
  17. #192 我只是看看。 I'm just looking.
  18. #193 可以包成礼物吗？ Can you wrap it as a gift?
  19. #194 有折扣吗？ Is there a discount?
  20. #195 在打折。 It's on sale.
  21. #196 我需要个袋子。 I need a bag.
  22. #197 九点开到六点。 Open from nine to six.
  23. #198 收银台在哪里？ Where is the cashier?
  24. #199 没货了。 Out of stock.
  25. #200 什么时候到货？ When will it arrive?
  26. #201 我晚点再来。 I'll come back later.
  27. #202 你们送货吗？ Do you deliver?
  28. #203 我在网上订的。 I ordered this online.
  29. #204 这个不能用。 This doesn't work.
  30. #205 可以换吗？ Can you exchange it?
  31. #206 在哪里付款？ Where can I pay?
  32. #207 能换开这张钞票吗？ Can you break this bill?
  33. #208 找的钱不对。 That's the wrong change.
  34. #209 我能看看另一个吗？ Can I see another one?
  35. #210 我需要电池。 I need batteries.
7

Travel Chinese Phrases

#211–240 · 30 phrases
Open topic
  1. #211 我需要一张票。 I need a ticket.
  2. #212 单程还是往返？ One way or round trip?
  3. #213 往返，谢谢。 Round trip, please.
  4. #214 几号站台？ What platform is it?
  5. #215 火车几点开？ When does the train leave?
  6. #216 几点到？ When does it arrive?
  7. #217 是这个公交车吗？ Is this the right bus?
  8. #218 我误机了。 I missed my flight.
  9. #219 十二号登机口在哪里？ Where is gate twelve?
  10. #220 我的行李丢了。 My luggage is lost.
  11. #221 在哪里可以租车？ Where can I rent a car?
  12. #222 请加满油。 Fill up the tank, please.
  13. #223 机场有多远？ How far is the airport?
  14. #224 我需要出租车。 I need a taxi.
  15. #225 请在这里停。 Stop here, please.
  16. #226 不用找零了。 Keep the change.
  17. #227 需要签证吗？ Do I need a visa?
  18. #228 这是我的护照。 Here is my passport.
  19. #229 我在这里待三天。 I'm here for three days.
  20. #230 酒店在哪里？ Where is the hotel?
  21. #231 我订了房间。 I have a booking.
  22. #232 几点入住？ What time is check-in?
  23. #233 几点退房？ What time is check-out?
  24. #234 房间太吵了。 The room is too noisy.
  25. #235 可以叫醒服务吗？ Can I have a wake-up call?
  26. #236 含早餐吗？ Is breakfast included?
  27. #237 电梯在哪里？ Where is the elevator?
  28. #238 几楼？ Which floor?
  29. #239 钥匙打不开。 The key doesn't work.
  30. #240 这里有Wi-Fi吗？ Is there Wi-Fi here?
8

Daily Routine in Chinese

#241–270 · 30 phrases
Open topic
  1. #241 我回来了。 I'm home.
  2. #242 欢迎回家。 Welcome home.
  3. #243 关窗。 Close the window.
  4. #244 开灯。 Turn on the light.
  5. #245 关电视。 Turn off the TV.
  6. #246 太热了。 It's too hot.
  7. #247 太冷了。 It's too cold.
  8. #248 开窗。 Open the window.
  9. #249 我的钥匙在哪？ Where are my keys?
  10. #250 我找不到手机。 I can't find my phone.
  11. #251 网速很慢。 The internet is slow.
  12. #252 水用不了。 The water isn't working.
  13. #253 我要洗衣服。 I need to do laundry.
  14. #254 你能倒垃圾吗？ Can you take out the trash?
  15. #255 你几点起床？ What time do you get up?
  16. #256 我七点起床。 I wake up at seven.
  17. #257 我十一点睡觉。 I go to bed at eleven.
  18. #258 我每天早上洗澡。 I take a shower every morning.
  19. #259 你锁门了吗？ Did you lock the door?
  20. #260 有人敲门。 Someone is at the door.
  21. #261 停电了。 The power is out.
  22. #262 叫个水管工。 Call a plumber.
  23. #263 水槽坏了。 The sink is broken.
  24. #264 我们需要牛奶。 We need milk.
  25. #265 今晚我做饭。 I'll cook dinner tonight.
  26. #266 洗手。 Wash your hands.
  27. #267 打扫你的房间。 Clean your room.
  28. #268 猫在沙发上。 The cat is on the sofa.
  29. #269 遛狗。 Walk the dog.
  30. #270 下雨了。 It's raining.
9

Feelings in Chinese

#271–300 · 30 phrases
Open topic
  1. #271 我很开心。 I'm happy.
  2. #272 我很难过。 I'm sad.
  3. #273 我累了。 I'm tired.
  4. #274 我觉得无聊。 I'm bored.
  5. #275 我很兴奋。 I'm excited.
  6. #276 我很紧张。 I'm nervous.
  7. #277 我生气了。 I'm angry.
  8. #278 我很担心。 I'm worried.
  9. #279 我害怕。 I'm scared.
  10. #280 我很惊讶。 I'm surprised.
  11. #281 我很放松。 I'm relaxed.
  12. #282 我压力很大。 I'm stressed.
  13. #283 我现在好多了。 I feel better now.
  14. #284 别担心。 Don't worry.
  15. #285 太好了！ That's great!
  16. #286 太糟糕了。 That's terrible.
  17. #287 我为你骄傲。 I'm so proud of you.
  18. #288 我很失望。 I'm disappointed.
  19. #289 我想你。 I miss you.
  20. #290 我爱你。 I love you.
  21. #291 我喜欢这首歌。 I like this song.
  22. #292 这让我想笑。 This makes me laugh.
  23. #293 我身体不舒服。 I'm not feeling well.
  24. #294 我头疼。 My head hurts.
  25. #295 我需要休息。 I need to rest.
  26. #296 振作点！ Cheer up!
  27. #297 真好笑。 That's funny.
  28. #298 我觉得尴尬。 I'm embarrassed.
  29. #299 我觉得孤独。 I feel lonely.
  30. #300 一切都会好的。 Everything will be fine.
10

Chinese for Small Talk, Work and School

#301–333 · 33 phrases
Open topic
  1. #301 我九点有个会。 I have a meeting at nine.
  2. #302 我现在很忙。 I'm busy right now.
  3. #303 我们待会聊好吗？ Can we talk later?
  4. #304 把文件发给我。 Send me the file.
  5. #305 收到我的邮件了吗？ Did you get my email?
  6. #306 报告写完了。 I finished the report.
  7. #307 我需要延期。 I need a deadline extension.
  8. #308 作业是什么？ What is the homework?
  9. #309 考试在下周。 The exam is next week.
  10. #310 我考试通过了。 I passed the test.
  11. #311 我考试没通过。 I failed the test.
  12. #312 你能再讲一遍吗？ Can you explain again?
  13. #313 我有个问题。 I have a question.
  14. #314 写在黑板上。 Write it on the board.
  15. #315 打开书。 Open your books.
  16. #316 认真听。 Listen carefully.
  17. #317 做笔记。 Take notes.
  18. #318 我在家工作。 I work from home.
  19. #319 我在休息。 I'm on a break.
  20. #320 你几点下班？ What time do you finish work?
  21. #321 今天天气不错。 Nice weather today.
  22. #322 你周末有什么计划？ What are your plans for the weekend?
  23. #323 我去看电影了。 I went to the movies.
  24. #324 你喜欢运动吗？ Do you like sports?
  25. #325 我周六打网球。 I play tennis on Saturdays.
  26. #326 你最喜欢吃什么？ What's your favorite food?
  27. #327 我喜欢阅读。 I enjoy reading.
  28. #328 你看过这个节目吗？ Have you seen this show?
  29. #329 保持联系。 Let's keep in touch.
  30. #330 待会给我发消息。 Text me later.
  31. #331 我们做朋友吧。 Let's stay friends.
  32. #332 和你聊天很开心。 It was nice talking to you.
  33. #333 下次见！ See you next time!

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Questions about Chinese phrases

What are the most common Chinese phrases?

Common Chinese phrases include “你好。” (Hello.), “你好吗？” (How are you?), “很高兴认识你。” (Nice to meet you.), “请。” (Please.) and “再见。” (Goodbye.). All 333 are on this page in ten topics, from greetings to small talk at work, each with its English meaning.

What Chinese phrases should a beginner learn first?

Start with greetings, then how to introduce yourself, then how to ask for help. The ten topics on this page are in that order, so read it from the top.

Are these Chinese phrases free?

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