Introduction

Learning a new language can be overwhelming, but it’s always worth the effort. Chinese, in particular, can be challenging for beginners, but it’s also super rewarding. To get you started, we’ve compiled a list of 20 essential phrases that will be super useful and common expressions to know.

Greetings

1. 你好 (nǐ hǎo) – Hello
2. 再见 (zàijiàn) – Goodbye
3. 早上好 (zǎoshànghǎo) – Good morning
4. 晚上好 (wǎnshànghǎo) – Good evening
5. 谢谢 (xièxiè) – Thank you
6. 不客气 (bú kèqì) – You’re welcome

Basic Conversation

1. 我叫 (wǒ jiào) – My name is…
2. 你叫什么名字？(nǐ jiào shénme míngzì?) – What’s your name?
3. 我不懂 (wǒ bù dǒng) – I don’t understand
4. 请说慢一点 (qǐng shuō màn yīdiǎn) – Please speak slower
5. 请再说一遍 (qǐng zài shuō yī biàn) – Please say it again
6. 对不起 (duìbuqǐ) – I’m sorry
7. 没关系 (méiguānxi) – It’s okay

Directions

1. 在哪里 (zài nǎlǐ) – Where is it?
2. 左边 (zuǒbiān) – Left
3. 右边 (yòubiān) – Right
4. 直走 (zhí zǒu) – Straight ahead
5. 转左 (zhuǎn zuǒ) – Turn left
6. 转右 (zhuǎn yòu) – Turn right
7. 停车场 (tíng chē chǎng) – Parking lot

Conclusion

Learning Chinese can be challenging, but it’s also a lot of fun. By mastering the basic phrases, you’ll be able to start simple conversations and navigate your way around China. So keep practicing and don’t be afraid to make mistakes. Good luck!