390 Chinese Phrases from 10 Sentence Patterns

Want to learn Chinese from scratch but worry it's too hard? Or are you planning to travel or live in China? And afraid you won't be able to communicate in Chinese? Don't worry! This practical spoken Chinese course will help you break through language barriers quickly and easily adapt to a Chinese-speaking environment. Our research found that many people who first arrive in China face real challenges because they don't speak Chinese. For example, they don't know how to show friendliness when meeting someone for the first time. They can't describe the flavor they want when ordering in a restaurant. Or they don't know how to start a conversation when asking for directions. To solve these real-world problems, we built a team of professional language instructors. They carefully designed this course based on Western learning habits and real-life Chinese communication scenarios. This course includes 390 essential high-frequency phrases commonly used in China. It moves step-by-step from beginner to advanced levels and covers real-life situations like living, traveling, working, studying, going to the doctor, and handling emergencies. Whether it's a simple greeting, bargaining while shopping, taking transportation, or ordering food, you'll learn the most authentic and natural ways to speak. For example, when greeting a friend, you can say, While traveling, you can naturally ask, In a restaurant, you might say, And when shopping, you can fluently ask, In addition to situational speaking, the course includes 10 versatile sentence patterns such as I want to and excuse me. You'll also learn how to adapt these patterns for different conversation With real-life examples and hands-on practice, you'll not only remember useful phrases but also understand how Chinese speakers think. This will help you handle a variety of conversations with ease. To ensure effective learning, each phrase in the course includes standard pronunciation and pinyin subtitles. This helps you learn the correct syllables and tones. By studying audio and pinyin together, you'll improve your pronunciation accuracy and strengthen your You'll quickly master authentic Chinese pronunciation. Whether you're a complete beginner or aiming to improve your fluency, this course will guide you through every stage and help you achieve natural, fluent Chinese communication. In fact, many learners have already followed this course and gradually mastered practical spoken Chinese. They've taken their first confident steps toward speaking Chinese. If you're eager to improve your Chinese communication skills, join us. Let's level up your Chinese together in a fun and encouraging learning environment. Welcome to this course that helps you easily master 390 practical Chinese phrases. In China, when people meet each other, they use some simple and friendly phrases to show their politeness and sincerity. So how do you say these phrases? Next, let's learn 15 basic greetings and polite expressions together. The first sentence, hello in Chinese is The second sentence, hello everyone in Chinese is The third sentence, sorry to bother, but in Chinese is The fourth sentence, how have you been lately? In Chinese is The fifth sentence, how are you? In Chinese is The sixth sentence, I'm fine, thank you. In Chinese is The seventh sentence, are you okay? In Chinese is The eighth sentence, my name is. In Chinese is The ninth sentence, good morning. In Chinese is The tenth sentence, good afternoon. In Chinese is The eleventh sentence, good evening. In Chinese is The twelfth sentence, goodbye. In Chinese is The thirteenth sentence, bye. In Chinese is The fourteenth sentence, see you tomorrow. In Chinese is The fifteenth sentence, see you later. In Chinese is In this lesson, we focused on 15 basic greetings and polite expressions. After mastering these, you can easily handle first meetings and daily greetings. In the next lesson, we'll learn another 15 basic greetings and polite expressions. In the last lesson, we learned 15 basic greetings and polite expressions. In this lesson, we'll continue with 15 more to help you handle first meetings and everyday greetings with ease. The first sentence, thank you. In Chinese is The second sentence, thank you for helping me. In Chinese is The third sentence, thank you very much. In Chinese is The fourth sentence, thanks a lot. In Chinese is The fifth sentence, you're welcome. In Chinese is The sixth sentence, don't mention it. In Chinese is The seventh sentence, it's my pleasure. In Chinese is The eighth sentence, I'm sorry. In Chinese is The ninth sentence, excuse me. In Chinese is The tenth sentence, it doesn't matter. In Chinese is The eleventh sentence, it's okay. In Chinese is The twelfth sentence, nice to meet you. In Chinese is The thirteenth sentence, long time no see. In Chinese is The fourteenth sentence, yes. In Chinese is The fifteenth sentence, no. In Chinese is In these two lessons, we've learned a total of 30 basic greetings and polite expressions, covering various situations such as saying goodbye, expressing thanks, and making apologies. Once you've learned them, you'll be able to handle first-time meetings and everyday greetings with ease. In the next lesson, we will focus on travel and transportation scenarios, learning 17 essential practical sentences for asking directions, taking transportation, buying tickets, and more. When traveling in China, whether asking for directions, taking a taxi, buying tickets, or seeking help, mastering some basic Chinese will make your trip smoother. How should these phrases be accurately expressed? In this lesson, we will learn 17 practical phrases related to travel and transportation. The first sentence, where can I take a taxi? In Chinese is The second sentence, where is the restroom? In Chinese is The third sentence, where is the airport or high-speed railway station or subway station? How is it expressed in Chinese? First, where is the airport? In Chinese is Second, where is the high-speed railway station? In Chinese is Finally, where is the subway station? In Chinese is The fourth sentence, where is the exit or entrance? How is it expressed in Chinese? First, where is the exit? In Chinese is Second, where is the entrance? In Chinese is The fifth sentence, where is the elevator? In Chinese is The sixth sentence, where is the nearest bank? In Chinese is The seventh sentence, where is the nearest bus stop? In Chinese is The eighth sentence, how long does it take to get to the train station? In Chinese is The ninth sentence, I want to go to this address. In Chinese is The tenth sentence, please stop here. In Chinese is The eleventh sentence, I want to buy a ticket. In Chinese is The twelfth sentence, how much is the ticket? In Chinese is The thirteenth sentence, what time does it depart? In Chinese is The fourteenth sentence, does this go to the subway station? In Chinese is The fifteenth sentence, I want to take the subway. In Chinese is The sixteenth sentence, excuse me, what station is this? In Chinese is The seventeenth sentence, I want to get off. In Chinese is In this lesson, we learned 17 practical Chinese phrases for travel and transportation scenarios. By mastering these sentences, you'll be able to communicate smoothly in travel and transportation situations. In the next lesson, we'll learn 17 more useful phrases to help you navigate these scenarios with confidence. In the last lesson, we learned 17 practical travel and transportation phrases. In this lesson, we'll learn 17 more to make your experience in China even smoother. The first sentence, please give me a map. In Chinese is The second sentence, I'm lost. In Chinese is The third sentence, I took the wrong way. In Chinese is The fourth sentence, is it far from here? In Chinese is The fifth sentence, how long does it take to walk? In Chinese is The sixth sentence, I want to go to this address. In Chinese is The seventh sentence, please stop here. In Chinese is The eighth sentence, please drive slower. In Chinese is The ninth sentence, can you take a photo for me? In Chinese is The tenth sentence, where is this? In Chinese is The eleventh sentence, how do I get to that scenic spot? In Chinese is The twelfth sentence, what time does it open? In Chinese is The thirtieth sentence, what time does it close? In Chinese is The fourteenth sentence, I need a tour guide. In Chinese is The fifteenth sentence, can I take photos? In Chinese is The sixteenth sentence, I like here very much. In Chinese is The sixteenth sentence, this is really beautiful. In Chinese is In these two lessons, we've learned a total of 34 practical Chinese phrases for travel and transportation. By mastering these sentences, you'll be able to handle asking for directions, hailing taxis, buying tickets, seeking help, and more with ease. In the next lesson, we will learn 15 practical phrases for dining and ordering food, teaching you how to order easily in Chinese and express your taste preferences. When ordering food at a Chinese restaurant, from asking for the menu, making dietary requests, inquiring about dish details, to finally paying the bill and leaving, each step requires the right expressions. How should these things be said accurately? In this lesson, we will learn 15 practical phrases related to dining and ordering food. The first sentence, please give me the menu. In Chinese is The second sentence, do you have an English menu? In Chinese is The third sentence, can you recommend something? In Chinese is The fourth sentence, I want this one. In Chinese is The fifth sentence, please don't make it too spicy. In Chinese is The sixth sentence, I'd like a glass of water. In Chinese is The seventh sentence, please don't add cilantro. In Chinese is The eighth sentence, do you have vegetarian dishes? In Chinese is The ninth sentence, I'm a vegetarian. In Chinese is The tenth sentence, I'm allergic to peanuts. In Chinese is The eleventh sentence, please be quick. In Chinese is The twelfth sentence, can I get this to go? In Chinese is The thirteenth sentence, waiter or waitress. In Chinese is The fourteenth sentence, check, please. In Chinese is The fifteenth sentence, can I pay by credit card? In Chinese is In this lesson, we focused on 15 practical phrases related to food and ordering. Mastering these sentences will help you communicate more confidently and smoothly in restaurants. In the next lesson, we'll learn 15 more practical phrases for dining situations. In the last lesson, we learned 15 common phrases for dining and ordering food. In this lesson, we'll continue with 15 more practical expressions to help you clearly express your needs. The first sentence, do you accept cash? In Chinese is The second sentence, what's the name of this dish? In Chinese is The third sentence, it tastes good. In Chinese is The fourth sentence, I'm full. In Chinese is The fifth sentence, what kind of meat is this? In Chinese is The sixth sentence, please give me a pair of chopsticks. In Chinese is The seventh sentence, I can't use chopsticks. In Chinese is The eighth sentence, please bring another cup. In Chinese is The ninth sentence, is this cold? In Chinese is The tenth sentence, do you have something hot? In Chinese is The eleventh sentence, please serve the food quickly. In Chinese is The twelfth sentence, this is not what I ordered. In Chinese is The thirteenth sentence, can we pay separately? In Chinese is The fourteenth sentence, it's delicious. In Chinese is The fifteenth sentence, I'll come again next time. In Chinese is In these two lessons, we've learned 30 practical phrases for dining and ordering food, covering scenarios such as asking for a menu, stating dietary preferences, paying the bill, and giving feedback. Mastering these sentences will help you communicate more confidently and smoothly in restaurants. In the next lesson, we will focus on shopping scenarios and learn 15 practical phrases for shopping in Chinese. When shopping in China, whether at malls, supermarkets, or street shops, knowing a few useful Chinese phrases can really make things easier. Mastering practical shopping expressions will make your shopping experience smoother and more enjoyable. In this lesson, we'll learn 15 super practical shopping phrases in Chinese to The first sentence, how much is this? In Chinese is The second sentence, how much is it in total? In Chinese is The third sentence, can you give me a discount? In Chinese is The fourth sentence, it's too expensive. In Chinese is The fifth sentence, is there a discount? In Chinese is The sixth sentence, I'm just looking. In Chinese is The seventh sentence, I want to buy this. In Chinese is The eighth sentence, do you have other colors? In Chinese is The ninth sentence, are there other flavors? In Chinese is The tenth sentence, do you have a larger size? In Chinese is The eleventh sentence, it's too small. In Chinese is The twelfth sentence, it's too big. In Chinese is The thirteenth sentence, can I try this on? In Chinese is The fourteenth sentence, where is the fitting room? In Chinese is The fifteenth sentence, I want to return this. In Chinese is I want to return this. In this lesson, we learned 15 practical Chinese phrases for shopping. Once you've learned them, you'll be able to communicate smoothly with shopkeepers in real shopping situations. In the next lesson, we'll learn 15 more practical phrases for shopping scenarios. In the last lesson, we learned 15 practical Chinese phrases for shopping. In this lesson, we'll learn 15 more to help you handle all kinds of shopping situations with ease. The first sentence, I want to exchange this. In Chinese is The second sentence, please wrap it for me. In Chinese is The third sentence, can you mail it? In Chinese is The fourth sentence, where is the payment counter? In Chinese is The fifth sentence, can I pay by credit card? In Chinese is The sixth sentence, do you accept Alipay? In Chinese is The seventh sentence, do you accept WeChat Pay? In Chinese is The eighth sentence, I'll pay in cash. In Chinese is The ninth sentence, it's perfect. In Chinese is The tenth sentence, it's not very suitable. In Chinese is The eleventh sentence, I want to buy several. In Chinese is The twelfth sentence, please give me a bag. In Chinese is The thirteenth sentence, no, thank you. In Chinese is The fourteenth sentence, great, I like it. In Chinese is The fifteenth, I'll come again next time. In Chinese is In these two lessons, we've learned 30 practical Chinese shopping phrases covering price inquiries, choosing items, trying on and returning goods, and payment. Once you've mastered these phrases, you'll be able to communicate easily with shopkeepers and shop for what you want In the next lesson, we'll focus on hotel stays and learn 15 practical and commonly used phrases to help you during your hotel visit. When traveling or on a business trip in China, communication is essential at every step of your hotel stay. From inquiring about room availability and confirming your reservation at check-in, to asking about services and reporting any issues during your stay, and finally handling your luggage at checkout, each stage requires different communication. How do you accurately express these phrases? In this lesson, we will learn 15 common and practical Chinese phrases for hotel stays. The first sentence, I want to check in. In Chinese is The second sentence, I have a reservation. In Chinese is The third sentence, I don't have a reservation. In Chinese is The fifth sentence, I need a single room. In Chinese is The sixth sentence, I need a double room. In Chinese is The seventh sentence, do you have a non-smoking room? In Chinese is The eighth sentence, can I have a late checkout? In Chinese is The ninth sentence, can you call a taxi for me? In Chinese is The tenth sentence, how much is it per night? In Chinese is The eleventh sentence, is there a deposit? In Chinese is The twelfth sentence, do you have a laundry service? In Chinese is The thirteenth sentence, where can I have a meal? In Chinese is 请问,哪里可以吃饭? The fourteenth sentence, is there a convenience store nearby? In Chinese is The fifteenth sentence, what's my room number? In Chinese is In this lesson, we focused on 15 practical Chinese phrases for the entire hotel check-in and stay process. Once you've mastered these, you'll be able to communicate smoothly when staying at a hotel. In the next lesson, we'll learn 15 more useful phrases related to hotel accommodation. In the last lesson, we learned 15 commonly used and practical phrases for hotel stays. In this lesson, we'll continue with 15 more useful phrases to help you clearly express your needs during your stay. The first sentence, I want to stay for three nights. In Chinese is 我要住三晚。 The second sentence, is there Wi-Fi? In Chinese is The third sentence, what's the Wi-Fi password? In Chinese is Wi-Fi密码是多少? The fourth sentence, is breakfast included? In Chinese is The fifth sentence, is there water in the room? In Chinese is The sixth sentence, the air conditioner is not working. In Chinese is The seventh sentence, there's no hot water. In Chinese is 沒有熱水。 The eighth sentence, I'm not satisfied with this room. In Chinese is The ninth sentence, I want to change rooms. In Chinese is 我想換房間。 The tenth sentence, please clean the room. In Chinese is The eleventh sentence, I want to check out. In Chinese is 我要退房。 The twelfth sentence, can I store my luggage here? In Chinese is The thirteenth sentence, please give me a towel. In Chinese is 請給我一條毛巾。 The fourteenth sentence, I lost my room key card. In Chinese is The fifteenth sentence, thank you, the service is good. In Chinese is In these two lessons, we focused on 30 practical Chinese phrases covering the entire hotel stay process, including check-in, service inquiries, and check-out. Mastering these sentences will help you communicate smoothly during your stays. In the next lesson, we will focus on social scenarios and learn 16 practical phrases for socializing and expressing emotions with Chinese people. When you're in a busy Chinese restaurant trying to get a menu to order or asking a passerby for directions on the street in China, or when you need to request help from someone being able to say please, is crucial. Once you've mastered this sentence pattern, you'll be able to politely ask for help. Let's first get to know this core sentence pattern. If we want to say please, followed by any action you wish someone to do, in Chinese it is Next, let's learn how to use 请. Through examples in different situations, you can directly follow 请 with an action. For example, if you want to say please leave, in Chinese it is Next, if you want to say please give me, followed by something you want, in Chinese it is For example, if you want to say please give me the menu, in Chinese it is Or if you want to say please give me the phone, in Chinese it is Next, if you want to say please tell me, followed by something you want to know, in Chinese it is For example, please tell me what to do, in Chinese it is Also, please tell me where the palace museum is, in Chinese it is Finally, if you want to say please help me, followed by something you want someone to do, in Chinese it is For example, please help me call a cab, in Chinese it is Or, please help me look at this, in Chinese it is In this lesson, we learned the polite request pattern 请, which helps us make polite requests in various situations like ordering food or asking for help. In the next lesson, we'll learn another useful sentence pattern, can you, and how to make requests more tactfully. When you're speaking Chinese and don't understand what someone says, or when you want someone to help take a photo at a tourist spot, or if you're lost and need directions. At times like these, using would you, to make a request can help you get assistance easily. Let's first get to know this key sentence structure. If we want to say would you, followed by any action we hope the other person will do, in Chinese it is Next, let's learn how to use 你可以, through example sentences in different situations. First, you can directly follow 你可以, with an action to express what you'd like the person to do. For example, would you speak more slowly, in Chinese is Or, would you walk faster, in Chinese is And, would you say it again, in Chinese is Next, if you want to say would you teach me, followed by something you'd like to learn, in Chinese is For example, would you teach me how to use it, in Chinese is Next, if you'd like to say would you help me, followed by something you'd like help with, in Chinese is For example, would you help me take a photo, in Chinese is Finally, if you'd like to say would you take me, followed by a place, in Chinese is 你可以带我,你可以带我,你可以带我 For example, would you take me there, in Chinese is In this lesson, we learned the request sentence pattern, 你可以, it helps you politely ask for what you need. In the next lesson, we'll learn another practical question pattern, When you're traveling in China and want to find a hotel room, or you're in a shopping mall and urgently need to find a restroom. In these situations, a simple is there, can help you quickly get the information you need it makes asking whether something exists smoother and helps you easily solve all kinds of daily needs. Let's first look at this core sentence structure. If we want to express is there, to ask whether something or some service exists, in Chinese, it is Next, let's learn how to use 有没有, through example sentences in different scenarios. For example, is there an available room, in Chinese is Or, is there a map, in Chinese is Or, is there a parking lot, in Chinese is Or, is there a public phone over there, in Chinese is And, is there a restroom here, in Chinese is Finally, is there a convenience store nearby, in Chinese is In this lesson, we learned the core sentence pattern 有没有, which is used to ask whether something or some service exists. Whether you're traveling, eating out, or looking for lodging, mastering this will help you quickly get the information you need and easily handle all kinds of daily situations. In the next lesson, we will learn to use can, to make requests and ask questions. When you're dining in a Chinese restaurant and want the server to speed up the service, or when you want to take your food to go, or when you're lost and need help from others. In these situations, mastering the sentence pattern 有, can help you quickly solve the In English, the structure can, followed by an action is often used to make requests. In Chinese, it is Next, let's learn how to use 能, through example sentences in different situations. First, if you want to say can you, in Chinese it's For example, can you be a bit faster, in Chinese is Or, can you speak English, in Chinese is And, can you come and take a look, in Chinese is Finally, can you help me find a way, in Chinese is Next, if you want to say can I, in Chinese it's For example, can I take this to go, in Chinese is Or, can I change to another room, in Chinese is In this lesson, we learned how to use 能, you can use 你能, or 我能, to make requests, ask about possibilities, or seek help. Whether in daily life, shopping, traveling, or accommodation, this structure will help you easily express your needs. In the next lesson, we'll learn to use this is, to introduce things. When you need to show your documents at Chinese customs, introduce a companion at a social gathering, or show an item to someone, you will often need to clearly express what is this. By mastering the sentence structure this is, you will be able to clearly introduce or identify objects in daily life, travel, and other situations. Let's first get to know this core sentence structure. If we want to say this is, or is that, followed by an object, a person, or a place to introduce or ask about it, in Chinese we say Next, let's learn how to use this is, through example sentences from different situations. First, you can add an object directly after this is, to introduce it. For example, this is a phone, in Chinese is Another example, this is Hanfu, in Chinese is Next, if you want to say this is mine, in Chinese it is For example, this is my passport, in Chinese is Or, if you want to say is this my umbrella, in Chinese it is Finally, if you want to say this is yours, in Chinese it is For example, this is your fan, in Chinese is Or, if you want to say is this your book, in Chinese it is In this lesson, we learned the core sentence pattern. Mastering this structure will help you more fluently introduce specific people, objects, or events. In the next lesson, we will learn that is, to introduce and identify things. When you're living in China, if you want to tell a friend that a shop by the roadside is a breakfast shop, or if you need to show someone an object, you will need a sentence to point something out and introduce it. By mastering the sentence pattern that is, you'll be able to easily identify and ask about people or things that are farther away, making communication smoother. Let's first get to know this core sentence pattern. If we want to say that is, or is that, to introduce a person or object or ask a question, in Chinese it is Next, let's learn how to use through example sentences in different situations. First, you can place a location directly after to give an introduction. For example, that is the forbidden city. In Chinese is Another example, that is a breakfast shop. In Chinese is Next, if you want to say that is mine. In Chinese it is For example, that is my car. In Chinese is Or, if you want to say is that my hat. In Chinese it is Finally, if you want to say that is yours. In Chinese it is For example, that is your phone. In Chinese is Or, if you want to say is that your bag. In Chinese it is In this lesson, we learned the core sentence pattern which can be used as a declarative sentence to describe something at a distance or turned into a question to confirm it. Congratulations on successfully completing this course. We started with basic sentence patterns and gradually expanded to everyday communication scenarios. By consistently practicing these practical speaking skills, your ability to communicate in Chinese will improve significantly and your expressions will become more confident and fluent. Congratulations on successfully completing the entire course. Through this course, you've grown from a complete beginner in Chinese to a confident Chinese speaker. Whether you're asking for directions on the street, ordering food at a restaurant, or engaging in daily conversations, you can now easily express your needs in Chinese and say goodbye to the awkwardness of being afraid to speak. In this course, you learned 390 practical sentences covering common situations such as travel, daily life, social interaction, and work, and you mastered the core usage of 10 essential sentence patterns like I want and please. By learning these sentence patterns, you can not only communicate flexibly in various situations but also apply what you've learned quickly through contextual practice. Truly learning and using Chinese on the spot. For example, while traveling, you can ask for directions with where is the airport. When shopping, you can bargain easily by saying can it be a little cheaper. And in emergencies, you can quickly ask for help with help me. As you continue learning, your Chinese expressions will become more natural and authentic, and your confidence in communicating with others will grow steadily. You might even become a Chinese tutor for your foreign friends, helping them quickly get started with the language. Learning a language is also a journey of understanding culture. Through these sentences, you've not only improved your communication skills but also begun to explore and appreciate the cultural nuances behind the Chinese language. From forms of address and dining customs to everyday greetings, you will gradually become familiar with how Chinese people express themselves, enhancing your sensitivity in cross-cultural communication. From a simple hello to now being able to express your thoughts in full sentences, you've taken a major step in your Chinese learning journey. We hope these practical phrases will continue to support you, making your work, travel, and daily life more fluent and effortless. May Chinese become your key to exploring China and connecting with the world.