Chinese for Small Talk, Work and School

The most common Chinese phrases for small talk, work and school are “我九点有个会。” (I have a meeting at nine.), “作业是什么？” (What is the homework?), “今天天气不错。” (Nice weather today.), “我去看电影了。” (I went to the movies.) and “保持联系。” (Let's keep in touch.). Below are all 33, grouped by situation, each with its English meaning. Tap any one to hear it.

33 phrases · 5 situations · #301–333 of 333 · Updated

At work

Meetings, emails, deadlines and breaks.

  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. #318 我在家工作。 I work from home.
  9. #319 我在休息。 I'm on a break.
  10. #320 你几点下班？ What time do you finish work?

At school

Homework, exams and the classroom.

  1. #308 作业是什么？ What is the homework?
  2. #309 考试在下周。 The exam is next week.
  3. #310 我考试通过了。 I passed the test.
  4. #311 我考试没通过。 I failed the test.
  5. #312 你能再讲一遍吗？ Can you explain again?
  6. #313 我有个问题。 I have a question.
  7. #314 写在黑板上。 Write it on the board.
  8. #315 打开书。 Open your books.
  9. #316 认真听。 Listen carefully.
  10. #317 做笔记。 Take notes.

Small talk questions

Easy questions to start a conversation.

  1. #321 今天天气不错。 Nice weather today.
  2. #322 你周末有什么计划？ What are your plans for the weekend?
  3. #324 你喜欢运动吗？ Do you like sports?
  4. #326 你最喜欢吃什么？ What's your favorite food?
  5. #328 你看过这个节目吗？ Have you seen this show?

Talking about yourself

Short answers about what you like to do.

  1. #323 我去看电影了。 I went to the movies.
  2. #325 我周六打网球。 I play tennis on Saturdays.
  3. #327 我喜欢阅读。 I enjoy reading.

Ending a conversation

Leave on a friendly note and keep in touch.

  1. #329 保持联系。 Let's keep in touch.
  2. #330 待会给我发消息。 Text me later.
  3. #331 我们做朋友吧。 Let's stay friends.
  4. #332 和你聊天很开心。 It was nice talking to you.
  5. #333 下次见！ See you next time!

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What are the most common Chinese phrases for small talk, work and school?

The most common Chinese phrases for small talk, work and school are “我九点有个会。” (I have a meeting at nine.), “作业是什么？” (What is the homework?), “今天天气不错。” (Nice weather today.), “我去看电影了。” (I went to the movies.) and “保持联系。” (Let's keep in touch.). All 33 are on this page, grouped by situation.

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