Knowing how to be polite is essential for any Chinese language learner. After today’s lesson, you’ll be able to say "thank you," "excuse me," and "sorry," and use other polite Chinese expressions with confidence.
Listen carefully to the pronunciation and practice saying the Chinese phrases aloud.
You'll become an expert in saying thank you in Chinese in no time!
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请原谅我。
Forgive me please. (formal)
借光。
Excuse me please. (casual)
对不起。
Sorry.
对此我感到很抱歉。
I'm very sorry about that.
谢谢你的帮助。
Thank you for your help. (formal)
感谢你帮忙。
Thanks for your help. (casual)
非常感谢。
Thanks a lot.
多谢。
Many thanks.
不客气。
You're welcome.
那太好了。
That will be great.
你真热心。
How kind of you.
Whether you are traveling to China or simply interacting with Chinese people, acting in a courteous way will win you friends and gain you respect. Chinese people tend to place more emphasis on courtesy than you might be used to. Use all of the phrases above liberally, and you’ll find that people will treat you well.
If you want more lessons on Chinese salutations then I recommend that you check out the following:
回头见！Huítóu jiàn!
Lin Ping: Rocket Chinese
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