This Chinese lesson is full of useful Chinese expressions that will help you blend in with the locals! After this lesson you'll have a range of common phrases to use when socializing with Chinese people.
Whether you want to wish someone well or apologize for standing on their toes, this Chinese language lesson is the one for you. Listen carefully to the pronunciation and practice speaking aloud until you feel confident.
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万事如意！
All the best!
祝你好运！
Good luck!
好好玩！
Have fun!
爱你！
Love you!
旅途愉快！
Bon Voyage!
干杯！
Cheers!
身体健康！
Good health!
好运不断！
Best of luck!
干得好！
Well done!
好好照顾自己！
Take care! (casual)
保重！
Take care! (formal)
来自…的真挚祝福。
Best wishes from…
献给…的真挚祝福。
Best wishes to…
恭喜恭喜！
Congratulations!
欢迎！
Welcome!
深表同情！
With sympathy!
衷心祝福你的生日！
Best wishes on your birthday
保佑你！
Bless you!
假期愉快！
Have a nice vacation!
复活节快乐！
Happy Easter!
圣诞快乐！
Merry Christmas!
新年快乐！
Happy New Year!
Let’s review how to apologize again. The easiest way to apologize in Chinese is to say…
抱歉！
Excuse me!
抱歉 (bàoqiàn) can also be used in showing condolences or sympathy…
听到这个消息我很抱歉！
I'm so sorry to hear that!
You could also apologize this way…
对不起！
sorry!
If someone stepped on your toes and apologized you might want to reply with…
没关系！
It doesn't matter!
That’s it for today’s lesson. Here are a few recommended Chinese lessons to try next!
回头见！Huítóu jiàn!
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