Social Situations: Making Friends with Common Chinese Expressions

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Making friends in a new culture can be an enriching experience. Whether you’re meeting someone for the first time, engaging in casual conversation, or planning a get-together, these common Chinese expressions will help you navigate social situations with ease.

Meeting Someone New

  1. Hello, nice to meet you.

    你好，很高兴认识你。

    Nǐ hǎo, hěn gāoxìng rènshí nǐ.
  2. What is your name?

    你叫什么名字？

    Nǐ jiào shénme míngzì?
  3. I am [your name].

    我是[你的名字]。
    
Wǒ shì [nǐ de míngzì].

Engaging in Small Talk

  1. Where are you from?

    你来自哪里？

    Nǐ láizì nǎlǐ?
  2. What do you do for work?

    你做什么工作？

    Nǐ zuò shénme gōngzuò?
  3. Do you have any hobbies?

    你有什么爱好？
    
Nǐ yǒu shénme àihào?

Expressing Interests

  1. I like watching movies.

    我喜欢看电影。

    Wǒ xǐhuān kàn diànyǐng.
  2. I enjoy traveling.

    我喜欢旅行。

    Wǒ xǐhuān lǚxíng.
  3. Do you like to read?

    你喜欢读书吗？

    Nǐ xǐhuān dúshū ma?

Asking for Contact Information

  1. Can I have your phone number?

    我可以要你的电话号码吗？

    Wǒ kěyǐ yào nǐ de diànhuà hàomǎ ma?
  2. Are you on WeChat?

    你有微信吗？
    
Nǐ yǒu Wēixìn ma?
  3. Let’s keep in touch.

    我们保持联系吧。

    Wǒmen bǎochí liánxì ba.

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