The common expressions 冷静 (lěngjìng) 冷静 means “calm down” or “stay calm” and is used to tell someone to stay composed in a stressful or emotional situation. e.g. 请冷静一下，别冲动。 (Qǐng…

The common expressions ……怎么样？ (…… zěnmeyàng?) This is the most common and casual way to ask, "How's it going?" in Chinese. e.g. 最近怎么样？ (Zuìjìn zěnmeyàng?) How's it going recently? 工作怎么样？…

Let’s explore the common expressions and their uses in sentences for ‘May I’ in Chinese. 可以 (kěyǐ) 可以……吗？ (kěyǐ …… ma?) This is the most common and straightforward way to…

The common expressions 这是什么意思？ (Zhè shì shénme yìsi?) This is the most common and straightforward way to ask "What does this mean?" You can replace the subject with any item…

Let’s explore the common expressions and their uses in sentences for ‘What do you think’ in Chinese. 你觉得呢？ (Nǐ juéde ne?) This is a more casual way to say "What…

The common expressions 你能帮（帮）我吗？ (Nǐ néng bāng wǒ ma?) This is a polite and straightforward way to ask for help. e.g. 我的手机不见了，你能帮帮我吗？(Wǒ de shǒujī bùjiàn le, nǐ néng bāng bāng…

The common expressions 这是哪里/哪儿？ (Zhè shì nǎlǐ/nǎr?) This asks "Where is this?" and can be used when you are already at the location. e.g. 我迷路了，这是哪里？ (Wǒ mílù le, zhè shì…

The common expressions 保重 (Bǎozhòng) This is a common and formal way to say "Take care" in Chinese. e.g. 路上保重。 (Lùshang bǎozhòng.) Take care on the way. 请多保重。 (Qǐng duō…