Essential Chinese Phrases
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Basicδ½
150 words50 Survival Phrases in Chinese
FreeThe 50 most useful phrases for a beginner traveler. With characters, pinyin and Spanish translation.
Greetings and Introductions in Chinese
FreeHow to introduce yourself, ask for names, say goodbye and give basic compliments in Mandarin Chinese.
Elementaryε₯½
300 wordsPhrases for Shopping and Getting Around
PremiumVocabulary and phrases to ask for prices, haggle, buy tickets and ask for directions in China.
Everyday Phrases: HSK 2
Premium80 everyday HSK 2 phrases: talking about the weather, asking the time, ordering at restaurants.
Intermediateθ―΄
600 wordsPhrases for Travelers in China
PremiumThe most practical phrases for getting around China: hotel, airport, metro, doctor and emergencies.
HSK 3 Everyday Conversations
PremiumComplete dialogues on common HSK 3 topics with formal and informal variations.
Upper Intermediateζ
1,200 wordsBusiness Phrases in Chinese
PremiumKey expressions for meetings, negotiations, presentations and working relationships in China.
Colloquial Chinese Expressions
PremiumThe most common idioms, filler words and informal expressions in contemporary Chinese at HSK 4 level.
Advancedι
2,500 wordsFormal and Academic Language
PremiumFormal courtesy formulas, academic discourse and the elevated register of Chinese for HSK 5.
Phrases for Opinions and Debate
PremiumExpressions to argue, cite sources, add nuance and rebut ideas in advanced Chinese.
Masteryη²Ύ
5,000+ wordsHSK 6 Formal and Literary Register
PremiumFormulas of formal, literary and official written Chinese to master HSK 6 writing.
Advanced Idiomatic Expressions
PremiumIdioms, proverbs and literary expressions from classical and modern Chinese for the highest level.
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