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What are the most common phrases used in everyday conversations in Chinese

Comprehensive Guide to C1-Level Chinese Vocabulary: What are the most common phrases used in everyday conversations in Chinese
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In everyday Chinese conversations, certain phrases are frequently used to facilitate communication and express common sentiments. These phrases cover greetings, expressions of politeness, basic questions, and conversational responses. Here are some of the most common ones:

Greetings and Introductions

  • 你好 (nǐ hǎo) — Hello
  • 你好吗？ (nǐ hǎo ma?) — How are you?
  • 很高兴认识你 (hěn gāo xìng rèn shí nǐ) — Nice to meet you
  • 再见 (zài jiàn) — Goodbye
  • 早上好 (zǎo shàng hǎo) — Good morning

Politeness and Courtesy

  • 谢谢 (xiè xie) — Thank you
  • 不客气 (bú kè qì) — You’re welcome
  • 对不起 (duì bù qǐ) — Sorry / Excuse me
  • 请问…… (qǐng wèn) — Excuse me / May I ask…
  • 没关系 (méi guān xi) — It’s okay / No problem

Basic Responses

  • 是 (shì) — Yes
  • 不是 (bú shì) — No
  • 真的吗？ (zhēn de ma?) — Really?
  • 不会吧！(bú huì ba!) — No way!
  • 我明白了 (wǒ míng bái le) — I understand

Daily Conversation Starters

  • 你最近好不好？(nǐ zuì jìn hǎo bù hǎo?) — How are you these days?
  • 今天天气怎么样？(jīn tiān tiān qì zěn me yàng?) — How’s the weather today?
  • 你吃了吗？(nǐ chī le ma?) — Have you eaten? (A common way to show care, akin to “How are you?”)

Expressions of Emotion

  • 太酷了！(tài kù le!) — That’s really cool!
  • 好搞笑。(hǎo gǎo xiào.) — That’s hilarious.
  • 我的妈呀！(wǒ de mā ya!) — Oh my goodness!
  • 我也是。(wǒ yě shì.) — Me too.

Shopping and Dining

  • 太贵了。(tài guì le.) — Too expensive.
  • 便宜点可以吗？(pián yí diǎn kě yǐ ma?) — Can it be cheaper?
  • 我要买这个。(wǒ yào mǎi zhè ge.) — I want to buy this.
  • 买单。(mǎi dān.) — The bill/check, please.

These phrases are essential for navigating daily life in Chinese-speaking environments, whether for casual conversations, expressing politeness, or handling practical situations like shopping or dining out 1, 2, 3.

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