How to Say Common Phrases in Chinese
English phrases translated to Chinese, with pinyin, formal and casual variants, and example sentences.
Greetings and politeness
Hello, goodbye, thank you, and other everyday pleasantries.
Getting around
Asking directions, taxis, transit, and orientation.
Food and dining
Ordering, dietary needs, restaurant phrases.
Shopping
Prices, haggling, payment, and sizes.
Emergencies and health
Calling for help, doctors, allergies, symptoms.
Time and dates
Asking the time, days of the week, scheduling.
Feelings and opinions
Likes, dislikes, agreement, emotions.
Work and study
Jobs, studies, meetings, emails.
Relationships and family
Introducing people, family members, relationships.