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
- Hello, nice to meet you.
你好，很高兴认识你。
Nǐ hǎo, hěn gāoxìng rènshí nǐ. - What is your name?
你叫什么名字？
Nǐ jiào shénme míngzì? - I am [your name].
我是[你的名字]。
Wǒ shì [nǐ de míngzì].
Engaging in Small Talk
- Where are you from?
你来自哪里？
Nǐ láizì nǎlǐ? - What do you do for work?
你做什么工作？
Nǐ zuò shénme gōngzuò? - Do you have any hobbies?
你有什么爱好？
Nǐ yǒu shénme àihào?
Expressing Interests
- I like watching movies.
我喜欢看电影。
Wǒ xǐhuān kàn diànyǐng. - I enjoy traveling.
我喜欢旅行。
Wǒ xǐhuān lǚxíng. - Do you like to read?
你喜欢读书吗？
Nǐ xǐhuān dúshū ma?
Asking for Contact Information
- 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? - Are you on WeChat?
你有微信吗？
Nǐ yǒu Wēixìn ma? - Let’s keep in touch.
我们保持联系吧。
Wǒmen bǎochí liánxì ba.