Everyday Chinese Expressions
These expressions help people thank others, acknowledge effort, greet someone or ask for help. Read the complete exchange so the words match the situation.
Reviewed lessons
Each page adds pronunciation, examples and context beyond a one-line translation.
不客气
You’re welcome / Don’t mention it
加油
Keep it up / You can do it / Come on
不好意思
Excuse me / Sorry / I feel embarrassed
你吃了吗
Have you eaten?
原来如此
Oh, I see / So that’s how it is
对了
Oh, right / By the way
慢走
Take care / Goodbye to a departing guest
拜托
Please / I’m asking a favor / Come on
麻烦你
Could you please…? / Sorry to trouble you
哪里哪里
You flatter me / Not at all