Chinese Language Basics for Travelers
English |
Chinese |
Yes |
Shì |
No |
Búshì |
Hello |
Ni hao |
Have you eaten? |
Nee chrr luh mah? |
I’ve eaten. |
Wor chrr luh |
Good evening |
Wan-shung haoww |
Bye-bye |
Bye-bye |
How are you? |
Nee haoww mah? |
Good/ok |
Haoww |
Please |
Qing |
Thank you |
Xiè xiè (shyeah-shyeah) |
You’re welcome |
Boo-yong xièxie |
Excuse me |
Dway boo chee |
Where is |
…Dzeye nah-lee? |
A glass of water, please. |
Yībēi shuǐ, qǐng |
I want… |
Wor yaoww… |
How much does that cost? |
Dor sheow chen |
It’s delicious |
Ta dì meiwei |
The check, please |
Qing jiancha |
Where is the bathroom? |
Cèsuo zài na er? |
Do you speak English? |
Ni shuo Yingwen ma |