Communication can be difficult. Especially in a second language!

Knowing a few useful phrases will not only help you avoid awkwardness in communication, but will allow you to create new contacts with others and take communication to a new level.

greetings

• 你好! (nǐ hǎo) Hey!

You may already know this greeting. If not, 你好! (nǐ hǎo - Hello!)- the first basic Chinese phrase that you need to learn in order to make contact in a society where everyone speaks Chinese without exception.

• 你好吗? (nǐ hǎo ma) How are you?

If it's not the first time you've greeted someone, you can show more attention and interest by asking how they're doing. 你好吗? (nǐ hǎo ma)- a great phrase for this case.

• 你吃了吗? (nǐ chī le ma) Have you eaten?

This is the Chinese way of showing attention. Culturally, this is a close equivalent of the phrase "How are you?". People ask "Have you eaten?" as a polite way of inquiring about the well-being and well-being of the interlocutor, and most simply answer this with “吃了” (chile), "I ate."

To admit that you have not eaten means to put some pressure on the questioner: a polite reaction to such a confession will be the only way out - to feed you.

• 早安! (zǎo ān) Good morning!

The Chinese love to say "Good morning," so if you greet someone early, try to use that greeting. If the golden time is missed, you should not go to 午安 ( wǔān- good afternoon) or 晚上好 ( wǎn shàng hǎo– good evening): they are less common.

"Good night" - 晚安 (wǎn ān). As in English, this phrase can also mean "Goodbye."

Add a conversational touch:

Add casualness and "coolness" with the word "Hey" at the beginning of the phrase. For example:

诶, 你好. (ēi, nǐ hǎo) "Hey hello".

诶, 怎么样? (ēi, zěn me yàng) "Hey, how's life?"

What is your name?

• 我叫[name], 你呢？ (wǒ jiào [name], nǐ ne) I am [name]. What is your name?

This is an informal way to introduce yourself to each other. 我叫 (wǒ jiào) means "My name is", but 你呢? (nǐ ne) "And you?"

• 怎么称呼？ (zěn me chēng hū) How can I contact you?

This phrase is a more formal/polite way of asking someone's name. It roughly translates to "How should I address you?"

• 请问您贵姓? (qǐng wèn nín gùi xìng) May I know your last name?

This phrase is even more formal and is used in . When someone responds with their last name, such as “我姓王” (wǒ xìng wáng), "My last name is Wang", you can answer using 王先生 ( wang xiān sheng– Mr. Wang), 王小姐 ( wang xiǎo jě- Lady (unmarried) Wang) or 王太太 ( wang tai tai- Mrs. (married) Wang).

Again, a little colloquial:

For a fun, playful twist on the monotonous introduction ceremony, try this phrase:

請問你貴姓大名? (qǐng wèn nǐ gùi xìng dà míng?) What is your "famous" name?

It's a way of asking someone's name while flattering the other person in a friendly way.

Continuation of the conversation

Now that we've met someone, here's how to keep the conversation going.

• 你是本地人吗？ (nǐ shì běn dì rén ma) Are you local?

It's a less direct way of asking "Where are you from?" 你是哪里人? (nǐ shì nǎ lǐ rén). In China, residents of big cities often come from somewhere else. They move from smaller cities to metropolitan areas to work or study. Asking if they are local can provide an opportunity to talk about their hometowns.

• 你作什么样的工作? (nǐ zùo shén me yàng de gōng zùo) What is your job?

Among professionals or working adults, you can start the conversation by asking what industry they work in. You can also ask “你的专场是什么?” ( nǐ de zhuān chǎng shì shén me?- What is your specialty?)

• 你读什么专业? (nǐ dú shén me zhuān yè) What do you study?

Among students, you can start a conversation by asking about their specialization or main subject.

• 你有什么爱好? (nǐ yǒu shén me ài hào?) What do you like to do?

This phrase is used to ask about hobbies or hobbies. Another great way to start a conversation.

How to "dilute" the situation:

Try this laid-back phrase to overcome awkwardness and tension when entering a room or joining a group:

诶, 什么事？ (ēi, shén me shì?) Well, what's going on here?

It's the equivalent of "How are you?" or "What's going on here?" In the right context, such as among friends or peers, she can sound very friendly and appropriate.

Answers during a conversation

Part of the art of conversation is the ability to give relevant answers. People love to receive sympathy, encouragement, and compliments, no matter what they have to say.

What do you say when you hear something exciting or interesting? Here are some basic phrases suitable as a response to such stories:

• 太酷了! (tai kù le!) That's cool!

The Chinese word for "cool" is borrowed from the English "cool" and sounds exactly the same!

• 好搞笑。 (hǎo gǎo xiào) Cool.

搞笑 (gǎo xiào) literally means "to have fun" or "to joke".

• 真的吗? (zhen de ma) What, really?

真的 (zhende) means "true" and 吗 (ma)- interrogative particle.

• 不会吧? (bù hùi ba) Are you serious?

不会 (bùhùi) means "no" and 吧 (ba)- exclamatory particle. In other words, it's like saying "Come on!"

• 我的妈呀! (wǒ de mā ya) OMG!

我的妈呀! (wǒ de mā ya) Literally means "Oh, Mommy!". Culturally, it's closer to "Oh my God!"

• 哎呦我去! (āi yōu wǒ qù) Oh my God!

Again, there is no exact equivalent. 哎呦我去! (āi yōu wǒ qù) literally translates to "Oh, I'm coming!" This phrase is super casual, so it's not something you can use with anyone, especially if you've just met.

• 我也是。 (wǒ yě shì) Me too.

Three words to help you express the shared feelings of the interlocutor.

• 我理解。(wǒlǐjiě) I understand.

A very useful phrase to express empathy.

Spoken version:

For the most emotional response, try saying:

太牛了! (tai níu le) It's damn good (to go nuts)!

In formal business contexts, this can be seen as rude. But perfectly acceptable at a party.

Farewell phrases

Finally we come to the words for parting. Here's how you can say goodbye in a casual and appropriate way.

• 我先走了。下次再聊吧！ (wǒ xiān zǒu le。 xià cì zài liáo ba) I have to go. We'll talk again (let's talk another time)!

If you need to leave first, you can take a friendly bow.

• 回头见。 (hui tou jian) See you.

This phrase is useful for parting for a short time, for example, if you meet again on the same day.

• 我们再联络吧。 (wǒ mén zai lián lùo ba) We'll keep in touch.

This means that you may call or write later. The phrase works well when you don't see each other in person often, but would like to keep in touch and keep in touch more closely.

How to say it all more casually:

Even when it comes to goodbyes, there are a few opportunities to tone down the "social" tone and perhaps move into a more intimate relationship in the future:

这是我的手机号码。给我发短信吧！ (zhè shì wǒ de shǒu jī hào mǎ。gěi wǒ fā duǎn xìn ba) Here is my cell number. Send a text message sometime!

This is a simple phrase that should help maintain relationships after a party.

加我的微信。 (jiā wǒ de wēi xìn) Add me to WeChat.

We hope these phrases will add spice to your social life! Whatever social situation you find yourself in, use it as an opportunity to hone your language skills, even by greeting someone, saying goodbye, or responding to someone's story.

Chinese Language History The Chinese language has a rich history that dates back to 1122 BC. (BC). While more than one billion people worldwide speak several varieties of Chinese today, the language's history is tied to a more primitive, simpler language known as Proto-Sino-Tibetan. Modern linguists classify Chinese as part of the Sino-Tibetan group of languages.

Interestingly, the history of the Chinese language is a contentious issue among linguists, as many have conflicting notions of how the evolution of this language should be classified. However, despite the ongoing scholarly debate, many experts rely on the historical classification system developed by the Swedish linguist Bernhard Carlgren in the early 20th century. Karlgren suggested that the history of the Chinese language be seen in the following eras: Old Chinese Middle Chinese Modern Chinese Traditional Chinese characters are written in columns. These columns are required to be read from top to bottom and from right to left. Since this writing system uses a single character to represent a word or phrase, there are literally thousands of characters. In fact, Hanzi (literally, Chinese for "Chinese characters") has over 50,000 characters. This is a huge number of counting characters, in particular for China's high illiteracy rate. In an attempt to circumvent this problem, the People's Republic of China introduced a program to simplify the language into a set of frequently used characters. Today's writing system uses approximately 6,000 of these characters. Of course, proper symbol names are also used, which rarely appear.

Hello	Nihao	你好
Goodbye	zai zen	再见
Do you speak English?	Ni fuck sho inwen ma?	你会讲英语吗？
Thanks a lot!	Sese, feychang fanse!	非常感谢你！
You are welcome	Buyun se	请
Sorry	dui buti	遗憾
What is your name?	Ni jiao shemme mingzi?	你叫什么名字？
Yes	Shi	是的
Not	Bushy	无
Do you want to dance?	Ni xiang tiao wu ma?	想跳舞吗？
I love you!	Wow!	我爱你！

Numbers and numbers

One	And	一
Two	Er	二
Three	san	三
Four	Sy	四
Five	At	五
Six	Liu	六
Seven	qi	七
Eight	Ba	八
Nine	Tszyu	九
Ten	Shi	十
Twenty	Ershi	二十
Thirty	Sanshi	三十
Fourty	Syshi	四十
Fifty	Ears	五十
Hundred	And buy	百
One thousand	and qian	千
Million	and bai wan	百万

Shops, hotels, transport

How much is it?	Zheige dongxi doshao tien?	需要多少费用？
I will buy it	In mai zheig	我就买它
How much does the ticket cost?	Phiao doshao tien?	多少钱的车票？
When does the train arrive (depart)?	Hoche shemme shihou daoda?	当到达（送）火车？
Porter!	Banyungong!	波特！
Where is the taxi stand?	Chuzu chezhan zai naer?	出租汽车在哪里？
Where is the bus stop?	Gonggong qiche zhan zai naer?	哪里是公交车站？
What's the next stop?	Xia zhan shi naer?	什么是下一站？
Do you have available rooms?	Nimen hai you meiyou kung fanjian?	你有没有可用的房间吗？
Is breakfast included in this?	Zhe baoko zaocan feile ma?	是这里的早餐的价格是多少？
Do you have a city map?	Ni you chengshi jiaotong tu ma?	你有一个城市的地图？

For different occasions

Where are postcards (booklets, guidebooks) sold?	Mingxinpian (shoutse, zhinan) zai shemma difan mai?	在哪里购买卡（手册，指南等）？
How many people in your city got SARS?	Nimeng de chengshi you doshao jen ganzhanle feidianfeiyan?	有多少人在你的城市病综合症？
And how many died?	Doshao zhen syle?	而有多少人死亡？
So many (little)?	Name do (shao)?	这么多（小）？
How are you feeling?	Ning juede shufu ma?	你感觉怎么样？
Are you coughing, or did it seem to me?	Ning kesou, wo kenen tintsole ma?	你咳嗽，或者它似乎给我吗？
I feel myself good	Wo juede shufu	我觉得没事
I didn't cough	Wo mei you kesou	我没有咳嗽
I don't have a temperature	In meiyou fashao	我没有温度
I assure you I didn't cough	Zhen de, wo mei kesou	我向你保证，我没有咳嗽
Thank you, no need to call a doctor	Sese, daifu bu yong jiao	谢谢你，这是没有必要叫医生
Take your hands off	Zou kai ba	保持你的双手
You are not a doctor, you are a pest	Ning Bu Shi Yisheng. ning shi weihai fengzi	你是不是医生，你害虫
You yourself infected me	Ning ziji chuanzhanle wo	请你帮我和感染
I spit in your rice, now you will die	Wo xiang nide fanwanli tule tan	我在你的饭吐了，现在你死

At the restaurant

We need a table for two (three, four)	Women yao liangge ren (sange ren, syge ren) canzuo	我们需要两（三，四）表
Menu, please	Qing na qaidan lai	菜单，请
I want to try it	Wo xiang chang ixia zhege	我想尝试一下
Bon appetit!	Zhu ni weikou hao!	个饱！
Please explain how it is eaten	Qing zeshi ixia, zhege zenme chi	解释，请，你怎么吃
I do not know how to eat with chopsticks	Wo boo hui yong kuaizi	我不知道怎么用筷子吃饭
The check, please	Qing jiezhang	比尔，请

Video Chinese lessons for beginners

Often tourists in the Middle Kingdom face the problem of a language barrier. This is due to the fact that even in big cities, a limited number of few Chinese speak English. And if in stores you can explain yourself with the help of gestures and signs, then for communication in transport or in other public places it is better to memorize simple phrases and take a phrase book or dictionary with transcription with you.

Most Popular Chinese Words

China is a country where live communication is valued. Here you can not stand aside and be an outside observer. It is not easy for representatives of Western culture to get used to this way of life. A few of the most popular words should be learned by every person who plans a trip to China. This language does not have the words "yes" and "no"; instead, more than 20 particles are used to express one's attitude to this issue.

Basic Chinese phrases with translation that will come in handy in any situation:

When communicating with the Chinese, you can ask about the history and culture of their country, about family and family traditions. But it is better not to touch on political topics and not to discuss economic problems. Asking a Chinese person if it will rain can offend him. The fact is that a turtle predicts rain, and identifying a person with this animal is an insult.

The simplest phrases for children

Knowledge of elementary expressions will help the child to join the team, develop their social skills. It is important to be able to say hello, introduce yourself and get to know each other, express your attitude to what is happening, keep up the conversation. Young people like to start phrases with the word "Hey":

Among young people, the phrase “how are you” or “how are you?” is often replaced with the informal “What is going on here?” 诶, 什么事？(ēi, shén me shì?) Hey, sheng mi shi?

Chinese phrasebook with pronunciation in Russian

Depending on the situation, different phrases may be needed. The main thing is that the interlocutor understands what it is about, and he can answer with a gesture or show the direction with his hand.

Appeals

When referring to strangers unnecessarily, you should not use colloquial appeals such as "aunt" or "uncle". When communicating with good friends, it is appropriate to use the first name, and in a more formal setting, the first and last names, and first you need to put the status of the person, then the last name and first name.

Till	再见！	zai chen
good morning/evening	早上好 / 晚上好	Ziao/wang shang hao
addressing an older woman	阿姨	A-and
"master", in relation to a man	先生	xian-sheng
"Madam"	女士	nu shi
You are a beautiful girl!	你很漂亮!	Ni hen phiao liang!
"little friend" - to the child	小朋友	xiao pen-yu
to a young man	小伙子	xiao ho tzu
to a young woman	小姐	xiao-jie

Some time ago, a popular expression in China was the word "comrade" by analogy with the USSR. Now it is better not to use this word, as it has a new meaning "gay".

Common phrases

Knowing common phrases will help you make new acquaintances. In China, there are both standard formal phrases and youth slang expressions. You should not use them without understanding the environment.

At customs

Knowledge of elementary phrases will help to pass customs inspection, to prevent unpleasant situations when crossing the border. The rules for importing and exporting goods from the customs territory of China are very confusing. It is important to keep all receipts for goods purchased in China. All valuables, jewelry must be declared upon entry into the country so that there are no problems with export.

At the station

At the railway station in China, there are a lot of checks, so it is better to carry your passport along with the ticket. All information about trains is displayed on a large luminous board, which is located near the main entrance. Without knowing the language, you can find the train number, the time of its departure and the floor you should go up to. All other information is indicated by hieroglyphs, so you should not delve into it without knowing how to read. On different floors of the station there are waiting rooms for different trains, you need to find your own and wait for the corresponding announcement.

The Chinese are always running to take a seat. Therefore, as soon as the boarding of the train is announced, all the passengers from the waiting room will grab their bales and run, pushing everyone in their path.

If you can’t find your car, then you need to show the ticket to the conductor - he will direct you in the right direction.

When buying a ticket, it is worth writing on a piece of paper the destination, the number of tickets and the desired date and give it to the cashier.

In transport

To get to the hotel or other desired place, you can use the map and show the taxi driver the right place. When using a business card or handwritten address, it is important to be sure that the spelling is correct.

Take me here (show the place on the map).	请把我送到这里	Tsin ba in sundao zheli.
How much is the bus/metro fare?	公车/地铁票多少钱？	Gunche/dithe phao duo xiao tsien?
Where is the bus stop here?	附近的公交车站在哪儿？	Fujin de gongjiaochhezhan zai nar?
Are you getting off? / I'm leaving		Xia ma? / Xia (clear, affirmative)
Driver! Stop! (better scream)		Shifu, Xia chee!
Where can you rent a car?	在哪儿可 以租车?	Zainar khei zuche?

Taxi drivers in China can take advantage of the fact that a tourist is not oriented in the area and drive him in circles to increase prices. This can be avoided if you independently create a route in the navigator and show it to the driver. Also, ordering an official taxi with checkers and a counter can protect you from troubles.

In hotel

Hotel staff in China practically do not speak English or Russian. If the hotel is 4 stars and above, then it must have English-speaking staff at the reception. Gestures and pictures will help in communicating with maids, porters and other staff. Before settling, it is advisable to check the integrity of the furniture in the room, the availability of all inventory, the fullness of the mini-bar so that you do not have to pay for something that was spoiled by someone else.

In conditions when there is no need to rush, it is convenient to use an electronic translator - a special program in a smartphone that translates all phrases and reproduces speech. It should work online, but in China there are difficulties with the Internet, some services are limited, messages in instant messengers are sometimes moderated.

Emergencies

If you ask something on the street, it is better to find a policeman or an older, intelligent-looking person and ask the question or show it written on paper.

In the event of unforeseen situations, do not argue or talk rudely with government officials. You should remain calm, be polite.

It is important to have the phone number of your country's consulate on hand so that you can contact them in an emergency.

On the streets of large cities there are "people's telephones", as well as telephone booths that charge money for a conversation from a card.

If during your stay in the Celestial Empire a tourist falls ill, then before going to the doctor you need to:

• find all the symptoms on the Internet and copy them in Chinese on paper;
• buy at the pharmacy a protective mask against germs, which are numerous in Asian medical institutions.

At the reception, you need to present a prepared sheet, and the administrator will tell you how much you need to pay and which office to go to. If a foreigner does not have insurance, then treatment can be expensive.

Dates and times

Time in Chinese is made up of the hour number from 1 to 12 and the word for "hour" 点 (diǎn) itself. The Chinese do not use the 24-hour time system. The days of the week in Chinese do not have a name - they are numbered. The name of the day of the week consists of the week (xinqi) and the number of the day of the week.

Numerals

You will have to use a lot of numbers during a trip to China, so it is better to practice in advance.

• 10+1 = 11 (shi i)
• 10+5 = 15 (shi wu)
• 3+10 = 30 (san shi)
• 4+10+5 = 45 (sy shi y)

A popular Chinese way of showing numbers on the fingers. The fingers of one hand are used to indicate prime numbers from 1 to 9:

While shopping

Trade in China is developing and is focused on Russian buyers. Therefore, in many boutiques, sellers know certain words, and some speak broken Russian. But the most proven way to bargain is with a calculator.

In large shopping centers, where there are many Russian buyers, one can meet Chinese merchants who have taken on European pseudonyms (Sasha, Natasha and others). They do this for the convenience of their customers. If we are talking about a business partner, then it is better to remember the Chinese name and pronounce it without mistakes.

While eating

The Chinese love to eat, they spend their weekends in cafes, where they meet friends.

Bon appetit!	请慢用！	jin ma yong
I will be this...	我要这个…	In yao jage...
Is this dish spicy?	这个辣不辣？	Jage la boo la?
Menu	菜单	kaidan
Check!	买单	maidan
I'd like to book a table.	我想预订一张桌子	wu yang yuding yu zang ziosi
Can we see the menu?	能给我们看看菜单吗?	Nung gay woman cancan kaidan ma
What kind of soup do you have?	你们这儿有什么样的汤?	Nimen zhai yu shemeyang de tang
Please bring the bill	请给我们账单	Chin jay wumen jangdan

When visiting Chinese restaurants, you need to be prepared for the fact that:

• most food is spicy;
• there is no menu in English;
• The waiters only speak Chinese.

A good way out of the situation would be to print the names of the dishes with hieroglyphs with the names of the products and show them for ordering. Separately, you need to prepare the phrase "I do not eat spicy." If the menu says 辣, then the dish is very spicy.

Do not rely on the taste of the waiter or ask for the best dish of the restaurant - most likely it will be oriented to the taste of the Chinese, not the European.

Conclusion

Tones are of great importance in the pronunciation of words. One word, spoken with different intonations, can take on a completely different meaning. There are 4 syllabic tones in Puntuhua that have designations.

1st tone	2nd tone	3rd tone	4th tone

• The 1st tone is similar in tone to an unfinished phrase;
• 2nd tone - short, similar to asking again;
• 3rd tone - as a bewildered question;
• The 4th tone is short and resembles an order.

We learn the melody of the pronunciation of Chinese words like a song, then working on tones will not be a problem.

To master the rules of pronunciation, you should listen to the speech of native speakers, watch video lessons or attend courses. The study should be built on the level of hearing. Interrogative sentences in Chinese are pronounced with rising intonation, while declarative sentences are pronounced with falling intonation.
Basic knowledge of the Chinese language and some words will improve the quality of travel in this country.

“Hello” is perhaps the very first word with which they begin to learn a foreign language. And if you decide to start learning Chinese, then it would be logical to start with this word.

Hello in Chinese looks and sounds like this (Russian translation of nihao):

你好 nǐhǎo

There is also a polite form of address. How to say hello in Chinese:

您好 ninhǎo

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But, to be honest, I almost never heard that it was used in communication. Therefore, I prefer to use the first option.

To greet several people or a company at once, you can use this expression:

大家好 Dàjiā hǎo Hello everyone

How do you say "good morning", "good afternoon" and "good night" in Chinese

Also, I think it would not be superfluous to find out how or to greet a person depending on the time of day:

• Good morning

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• Good afternoon

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• good evening or good night

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The Chinese language is recognized as one of the most difficult to learn in the world. Its characteristic features are atypical pronunciation, difficult spelling and the presence of a large number of dialects. The knowledge of most of our compatriots ends with an elementary translation of the word "Nihao" (Hello). Despite all the complexity, this language is native to a huge number of people. The Russian-Chinese phrase book will definitely help travelers who decide to visit China. In it you will find a list of the most important words and sentences that you will need for any occasion in life.

Russian-Chinese phrasebook with transcription

There are a large number of rules for pronunciation of Chinese syllables. Transcription (transmission of elements of speech in writing) will provide an opportunity for Russian-speaking men and women to pronounce unfamiliar sentences with high quality. Thus, it is possible to achieve maximum clarity and intelligibility of the words, the translation of which you will pronounce.

How to find a hotel, using what phrases?

Most tourists visiting the Celestial Empire are faced with the problem of finding a hotel. Finding the desired hotel is real, using a couple of simple suggestions. Try to use the following algorithm of actions:

1. Find out if the interlocutor speaks English. To do this, it is enough to pronounce 你会说英语吗？ Ni hui sho yinyu ma?.
2. In case of refusal, try to find out the necessary details already in Chinese. To do this, say the translation of the following phrase: "Tell me how to get to the house located at this address." In the original, it sounds like this: 告诉我怎么去屋坐落在这个地址. Guo su wo zhen me gu wu zhuo luo zhai same gedi zhi.
3. It is recommended to show the interlocutor a map, where he will depict an approximate route.

If the tourist is in close proximity to the hotel, but cannot find its facade, then you should ask the interlocutor to help you find the entrance to the hotel. To do this, just say: 告诉我在哪里可以找到的酒店? .Gaosu wo zai nai keui zhaodao dejuidein. The traveler will be prompted to the desired route.

Note! The lion's share of the Chinese population knows English very poorly. Your spoken Chinese may not be perfect, try to pronounce the words slowly and clearly. Pre-work on pronunciation using transcription. Constantly practice, because only daily lessons will help develop skills.

Common phrases

An ordinary dictionary will help to communicate with the Chinese. Pay attention to basic phrases. The most famous expression in Chinese is Nihao! (an analogue of the Russian "Hello"). For forgiveness, they say Zaijien. The word Sese means gratitude, and Bukhetsy means "Please." Also very often, Chinese people use the following phrases:

• Welcome. — Huanying.
• Please - Tsin.
• Yes Shi.
• No - Boo.
• I'm sorry - Duibutsi.
• No big deal, Meiguanxi.
• Thank you for your attention - Xie Xie Ning De Guanzhu.
• I don't understand - Wo bu mingbai.
• Have a good trip - I lu phing an.
• Good night Wan An.
• I love you - Wow.
• I love you too - Wow.

Most tourists like to be photographed against the backdrop of beautiful buildings and structures. Locals will be able to take a picture of the traveler without any problems, just ask for it with the phrase “Tsing gei women phai and jao”.

Phrases at the airport

The easiest way to visit China is by using the services of air carriers. Certain problems may arise at the airport, in the lion's share of cases a phrase book will come to the rescue again. When returning home, find the international departure hall as quickly as possible. Make it real by using the phrase "Tsingwen, guoji chhufashi zai nali?".

Saying “Tsingwen, guonei chhufashi zai nali?”, you will ask to see the nearest luggage storage. Translation of the expression “Zai feijichang you meiyou jishi xiuxi shi? Zai Nali? in Russian it sounds like “Is there a lounge at the airport? Where can I find her?"

Good to know! It is important for travelers not to miss check-in for their own flight. Finding the right counter at an unfamiliar airport can be very difficult. To do this, try to say the following: “Zhege hanban zai nali denji?”.

Transport

Only a few taxi drivers in China understand spoken English. When getting into the car, you should say “Tsin ba wo sundao zheli”, while simultaneously showing the desired address name or point on the map. The Russian translation of the phrase is very simple, it sounds like "Take me here." Asking to open the trunk is real, using the expression "Tsin dakhai sinli chan ba".

It is also useful for a tourist to be able to learn the following information in Chinese:

• The fare is “Tsin dakhai sinli chan bai?”.
• The location of the nearest bus stop is "Fujin de gongjiaochhezhan zai nar?".
• The name of the next station is “Xia and zhan shi shenme zhan?”.

Restaurants and cafes

Having visited a restaurant, a Russian tourist should ask for a menu. The following words are suitable for this: “Tsin gei wo tshaiphu”. Having chosen one of the items, you should pronounce the translation of the phrase from the Russian language “I want to order this (Wo yao dzhege ...), while simultaneously pointing to a certain line in the list of available dishes. A couple of clarifying sentences will also help you, you can find out the spiciness of a particular food. Say with a questioning intonation to the waiter "Jege la bula?". Get the bill real by saying "Mai tribute". If you want to praise a dish, then say "Hen hao chshi".

Phrases while shopping

It is quite difficult to go shopping without knowing Chinese. The translation of the phrase "yao duo shao qian" will help you understand how much a certain product costs. If you want to know which payment method you need, then say "shen mi fu kyan fang shi". When you hear “hbyan jiya”, you will know that you will have to pay in cash. The sentence "dyu hui fei hyang ji" means cashless payment.

Bargain

Bargaining is common in some places in China. Thus, it is realistic to get a certain discount. Saying “Let's get a little cheaper” to the seller is real by saying “Lay phienyi diar”. The transcription of the sentence in Latin is lái piányi diǎnr.

grocery supermarket

• Sugar / salt - tang / yang.
• Milk - newi nai.
• Fish - yu.
• The meat is a swarm of lees.
• Chicken - yi.
• Pepper / spices - ia iao / hyang liao.
• Potatoes - that doi.
• Rice - yes myi.
• Sweets - tian dian.
• Fruits are Shui Guo.
• Strawberries - kao mei.
• Oranges - ju zi.
• Tangerines - pu tonghua.

Good to know! At the very beginning of the sentence, you should say the words "Nali nen", and then add the name of the type of product. Thus, it is really possible to find out the location of any product.

Pharmacy

Ask them to show you the way to the nearest pharmacy by saying the question “Tsingwen, dao zui jin de yaodien zenme zuu?”. It is not necessary to take a Chinese dictionary to ask for the necessary pills. Just say, "Give me something from, please" (Tsing gei wo na ige), and then add a kind of problem:

• Headache - zhi thoutheng de yao.
• Runny nose - zhi shengfeng de yao.
• Cough - zhi haisou de yao.
• Diarrhea - zhi fuse de yao.
• Sharp pain in yao zhithunyao.

Feel free to use gestures in the pharmacy if you have real health problems. Pharmacists will be able to select the necessary medicine and help solve the problem. If the traveler suddenly became ill, then you should say “Wo ganjue zitchi buhao” (I don’t feel well). You can also ask to call a doctor with the following words "Qing jiao ixia ishen".

emergency cases

The Chinese word for police is "Jingchha" and the hospital is "Yuan". Such words are enough for the locals to prompt you with the necessary information and call competent people. Asking for help is also real by saying "Tsin ban wo" (help me please). In emergency cases of attack, you can shout "Jiuming" (save).

Customs

It is best to look for customs by saying the question "Haiguan zai nar?". The customs declaration is translated as "Baoguandan". A tourist can ask for a customs declaration form by saying “Wo yao baoguan biao”. The duty at customs is indicated by the word "Guanshui". In cases where all standard procedures have been completed, you can ask if you are allowed to go. To do this, say "Wo khei zu ma?".

Chinese numerals

• 1 - i.
• 2 - er.
• 3 - sleigh.
• 4 - sy.
• 5 - at.
• 5 - liu.
• 7 - tsi.
• 8 - ba.
• 9 - jiu.
• 10 - shi.
• 100 - and buy.
• 101 - and bai ling.
• 115 - both bai and shi wu.
• 200 - er buy.
• 1000 - and tsien.
• 10,000 - and van.
• 1,000,000 - and bai wan.

Good to know! To denote numbers from 11 to 19, the prefix shi is added (11 will sound like shi and).

Pronouns

Visiting China, tourists very often hear a variety of pronouns. Understanding the language is easier if you navigate them.

• I am in.
• We are Wo Men.
• You are neither.
• You are ni men.
• You are ninh (respectful address to elders).
• It is tha.
• This one is zhe.

The most common questions in Chinese

If you want to ask the interlocutor a specific question, then you can use the translation of the following phrases:

• What? - shenme.
• Okuda? Where? Where? - cash.
• When? - shenme shihou.
• Who? Whose? Whom? - shay.
• How? – zenme?
• What for? Why? - Weishenme?
• Which? – shenme?

Note! When communicating with the indigenous population, you can use the translator on your smartphone. Type in any sentence in Russian, and then show its translation into Chinese to the interlocutor. Use voice input so that the device automatically translates the words of the interlocutor.

Color names

Understanding Chinese will be easier if you clearly understand the name of the most popular colors. The character for white is 白色, which sounds like baise. Black is heise, red is hunse, green is luise, and blue is thien lanse. Also try to remember the designation of pink (fen hongse), yellow (huang se), blue (lanse) and purple (zise).

Good to know! The lion's share of colors in Chinese are consonant, the word will necessarily contain the sound "se".

Conclusion

Just a few simple words and apps will improve your communication with the local people in China. Now you don't need a translator on your mobile phone. Thus, anyone can get the necessary information about the Chinese language. After studying the translation of a couple of sentences, men and women will better immerse themselves in the culture of the Celestial Empire and learn how to communicate with the native Chinese. Translation of popular phrases into Chinese will help you communicate with the local population.