Computers and Phones in Chinese
Need to know how to navigate a computer or use the phone in Chinese? Today’s lesson is for you! If you want to know how to connect, send or download, check out these essential Chinese words for using everyday technology.
Then, learn some phrases for making a phone call in Chinese, and leaving a phone message.
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Computers and Phones in Chinese
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说话
To talk; to speak
发送
To send
浏览
To browse
首页
Home page
接通
To get connected
下载
To download
打开
To switch/turn on
关上
To switch/turn off
Calling someone and leaving a message might prove challenging in a new language! Here is a shortcut to leaving a message:
你好，这里是……
Hello, it's......
这是给……的留言。
It's a message for......
我这里的号码是……
My number here is......
希望你和我联系，谢谢！
I look forward to hearing back from you, thank you!
That's it for today's lesson.
For more lessons on Chinese vocabulary I recommend these!
- Counting in Chinese from 1 to 10.
- Know how to pronounce different countries in Chinese.
- Understand the menu with this lesson on food in Chinese.
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