
学习中文的日常必备问题
When learning Chinese, mastering essential everyday questions is crucial for effective communication. These questions help navigate daily life, build relationships, and improve fluency. Below are some must-know questions categorized by their practical use:
Basic Personal Information
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What’s your name?
你叫什么名字?(Nǐ jiào shénme míngzì?)- A fundamental question for introductions.
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Where are you from?
你从哪里来?(Nǐ cóng nǎlǐ lái?)- Useful to learn about someone’s background.
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What’s your nationality?
你是哪国人?(Nǐ shì nǎ guó rén?)- Common in initial conversations.
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How old are you?
你多大了?(Nǐ duōdà le?) (For adults)
你几岁了?(Nǐ jǐ suì le?) (For children) -
Do you speak Chinese?
你会说中文吗?(Nǐ huì shuō Zhōngwén ma?)
Daily Life and Survival
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Where is the bathroom?
洗手间在哪?(Xǐshǒujiān zài nǎ?)- Vital for navigating public spaces.
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How much does this cost?
这个多少钱?(Zhège duōshǎo qián?)- Essential for shopping.
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What time is it?
现在几点?(Xiànzài jǐ diǎn?) -
How do I get to [location]?
怎么去[地点]?(Zěnme qù [dìdiǎn]?) -
Do you have [item]?
你有[物品]吗?(Nǐ yǒu [wùpǐn] ma?)
Social and Cultural Interactions
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What do you do for work?
你做什么工作?(Nǐ zuò shénme gōngzuò?) -
What do you like to eat/drink?
你喜欢吃什么/喝什么?(Nǐ xǐhuān chī shénme/hē shénme?) -
What are your hobbies?
你的爱好是什么?(Nǐ de àihào shì shénme?) -
Have you been to [place]?
你去过[地方]吗?(Nǐ qùguò [dìfāng] ma?) -
Do you like China/this city?
你喜欢中国/这个城市吗?(Nǐ xǐhuān Zhōngguó/zhège chéngshì ma?)
Clarification and Learning
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What does this mean?
这是什么意思?(Zhè shì shénme yìsi?) -
How do you say [word] in Chinese?
[词]用中文怎么说?([Cí] yòng Zhōngwén zěnme shuō?) -
Can you repeat that, please?
请再说一遍,好吗?(Qǐng zài shuō yībiàn, hǎo ma?) -
Can you write that down?
你能把它写下来吗?(Nǐ néng bǎ tā xiě xiàlái ma?) -
Where did you learn Chinese?
你在哪里学的中文?(Nǐ zài nǎlǐ xué de Zhōngwén?)
By practicing these questions, learners can engage in meaningful conversations and handle everyday situations effectively in Chinese-speaking environments 1, 2, 3.
References
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Basic Mandarin || 105 (Simple) Phrases To Make Your Life Easier
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20 Questions to Get You from Zero Chinese to Basic Fluency (Part 3)
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20 Questions to Get You from Zero Chinese to Basic Fluency (Part 1)
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Asking for Personal Info in Chinese: 7 Basic Questions Every …
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You’ll Actually Use in Real Life! Simple Chinese conversation
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Learn the Top 10 Chinese Questions You Should Know - YouTube
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so I just started learning Chinese and i have a few questions. - Reddit