Polite Chinese Words
After this free audio lesson you’ll be able to say "thank you" in Chinese, "excuse me," "sorry," and use other polite Chinese words and phrases with confidence. You’ll also know how to express your appreciation when someone is being helpful to you.
The Rocket Chinese team wants you to feel comfortable around native speakers right from the start, and a few courteous expressions can go a long way when you’re a beginner. We’ll show you the difference between formal and informal expressions, so you can be sure you’re using the right tone for the situation.
Listen carefully to the audio and practice saying the Mandarin Chinese phrases aloud – you’ll have these mastered in no time. Just as in your native language, speaking to Chinese people in a polite manner will win you friends and gain you respect, so it’s worth making the effort!
Resources for further reading:
Pronouncing polite Chinese words
Spend some time with this lesson and listen to the link below to practice basic phrases like
“fēicháng gǎnxiè” (非常感谢)
“búkèqì” (不客气)
“duìbuqǐ” (对不起) and
“méi guānxi” (没关系).
Practice Your Pronunciation With Rocket Record
Rocket Record lets you perfect your Chinese pronunciation. Just listen to the native speaker audio and then use the microphone icon to record yourself. Once you’re done, you’ll get a score out of 100 on your pronunciation and can listen to your own audio playback. (Use a headset mic for best results.) Problems? Click here!
请让一下
Excuse me please (when someone is in your way) (formal)
借光
Excuse me (when someone is in your way)
请问……
Excuse me (when asking questions)
对不起
Sorry
没关系
Don't worry about it
谢谢你的帮助
Thank you for your help (formal)
谢谢你帮我
Thanks for helping me
非常感谢
Thanks so much
多谢
Many thanks
不客气
You're welcome
那太好了
That will be great
你真好
You are very kind
If you want more lessons on Chinese salutations then I recommend that you check out the following:
- How to pronounce different Chinese greetings.
- Chinese Salutations.
- Learn to say Goodbye in Chinese.
- Saying thank you in Chinese.
下次见！ Xiàcì jiàn!
Lin Ping: Rocket Chinese
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