Getting a conversion started in Chinese begins with learning basic greetings and polite phrases. Practicing and using these basic phrases goes a long way in establishing a relationship and bridging the gap between the cultures — and is appreciated by Chinese-speaking people.
Hello. Nǐ hăo. (nee how)
Good morning. Zăo. (dzaow)
Good night. Wăn ān. (wahn ahn)
Please. Qǐng. (cheeng)
Thank you. Xièxiè. (shyeh shyeh)
Excuse me. Duìbùqǐ. (dway boo chee)
I'm so sorry. Hěn bàoqiàn. (hun baow chyan)
I don't understand. Wŏ bùdŏng. (waw boo doong)
