Simple Chinese Phrases to Make Your Trip Easier

Hello. 你好。(Nǐ hǎo)

Nice to meet you. 很高兴认识你。(Hěn gāoxìng rènshì nǐ)

Thank you. 谢谢。(Xièxiè)

You’re welcome. 不客气。(Bú kèqi)

I’m sorry. 对不起。(Duìbùqǐ)

Goodbye. 再见。(Zàijiàn)

Excuse me, could you help me, please? 不好意思，可以帮忙吗?(Bùhǎo yìsi, kěyǐ bāngmáng mā?)

Do you speak English? 你会说英文吗?(Nǐ huì shuō yīngwén mā?)

I don’t speak Chinese. 我不会说普通话。(Wǒ bú huì shuō pǔtōnghuà.)

Could you write that down for me in Chinese characters? 请用中文写下来。(Qǐng yòng zhōngwén xiě xiàlai.)

Where is the bathroom? 卫生间在哪儿?(Wèishēngjiān zài nǎ’er?)

Can you take a photo for me? 你可以帮我拍照吗?(Nǐ kěyǐ bāng wǒ pāizhào mā?)