Various ways to say “Where are you from” in Chinese
The common expressions 你是哪儿/哪里(的)人？(Nǐ shì nǎr/nǎlǐ de rén?) "Where are you from?" or "Where are you from originally?" A casual and commonly used phrase, especially in informal conversations. e.g. A:…
Various ways to say “What is your name” in Chinese
The common expressions 你叫什么？(Nǐ jiào shénme?) This is a simpler, more informal way to ask someone's name. Often used in casual conversations. e.g. A: 你叫什么？(Nǐ jiào shénme?) What’s your name?B:…
Various ways to say “Never mind” in Chinese
The common expressions 没关系 (Méi guānxi) This is used to downplay a situation, offering reassurance that something is not an issue. Commonly used in response to apologies or when something…
Various ways to say “look pretty” in Chinese
The common expressions 漂亮 (piàoliang) The most straightforward way to say someone looks pretty. e.g. A: 你今天真漂亮！ (Nǐ jīntiān zhēn piàoliang!) You look so pretty today!B: 谢谢！ (Xièxie!) Thanks! 她穿这件衣服看起来很漂亮。(Tā…
Chinese tenses
One of the most common misconceptions shared among new Chinese learners is the belief that Mandarin employs tenses in the same way as many Indo-European languages. In reality, Chinese does…
Various ways to say “How are you” in Chinese
The common expressions 你好吗？(Nǐ hǎo ma?) This is the standard and polite way to say "How are you?" It is common among beginners learning Chinese, but it is not typically…
Various ways to say “Take a break” in Chinese
The common expressions 休息一下 (xiūxi yíxià) 休息一下 is the most common way to say “take a break” in Chinese. It’s a casual and widely used phrase in daily life. e.g…
Various ways to say “on my way” in Chinese
The common expressions 我在路上(了) (wǒ zài lù shàng le) This phrase literally means “I am on the road” or “I’m on my way.” It’s the most common and direct way…
Various ways to say “Take it easy” in Chinese
The common expressions 放轻松 (fàng qīngsōng) This phrase means “relax” or “take it easy.” It is often used to tell someone to relax physically or mentally in a situation. e.g…
Various ways to say “It’s up to you” in Chinese
The common expressions 随便你 (suíbiàn nǐ) / 随你 (suí nǐ) 随便你 or 随你 means “it’s up to you” or “do as you please” and is commonly used in casual situations…