Words and Phrases to Remember
| English | Chinese (Pinyin) | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Hello | Ni hao | nee how |
| Good morning | Ni zao | nee zow |
| Goodbye | Zai jian | zye jee-en |
| Thank you | Xie xie | shee-ay shee-ay |
| You’re welcome | Bu ke qi | boo kuh chee |
| How are you? | Ni hao ma? | nee how ma? |
| I’m fine. And you? | Wo hen hao. Ni ne? | wuh hun how. nee nuh? |
| It doesn’t matter | Mei guan xi | may gwon she |
| Where’s the toilet? | Ce suo zai na li? | tsuh swoh zye na lee? |
| This is delicious | Zhe hen hao chi | juh hun how cher |
| Cheers (bottom’s up) | Gan bei | gahn bay |
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