Motivation to discover a new language can come from many different places: traveling the world, connecting with family and friends, opening the door to new career paths, discovering a new…
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…
The common expressions 我要去厕所 (Wǒ yào qù cèsuǒ) This is a straightforward and common way to say “I need to go to the bathroom.” e.g. 我要去厕所，马上回来。 (Wǒ yào qù cèsuǒ,…
Let’s explore the common expressions and their uses in sentences for ‘How have you been’ in Chinese. 你最近怎么样？ (Nǐ zuìjìn zěnmeyàng?) This phrase literally means “How have you been recently?”…
The common expressions 你感觉怎么样？ (Nǐ gǎnjué zěnmeyàng?) This phrase literally means “How do you feel?” and is commonly used to ask about someone’s physical or emotional state. e.g. 你今天感觉怎么样？ (Nǐ…
The common expressions and their uses in sentences 我最喜欢的…… (Wǒ zuì xǐhuān de ……) This is the most common way to say “My favorite.” e.g. 我最喜欢的颜色是蓝色。 (Wǒ zuì xǐhuān de…
The common expressions 我不懂 (Wǒ bù dǒng) This is the most straightforward way to say “I don’t understand.” e.g. A：我这么讲这个问题，你懂不懂？(Wǒ zhème jiǎng zhège wèntí, nǐ dǒng bù dǒng?) Do you…
The common expressions and their uses in sentences 你有……吗？ (nǐ yǒu……ma？) This is the most direct and common way to ask “Do you have?” e.g. 你有笔吗？ (Nǐ yǒu bǐ ma?)…