Expressions Flashcards
I know you
Wo3 ren4 shi ni3
She is my mother
Ta1 shi4 wo3 de ma1 ma
Who is she?
Ta1 shi4 shei2?
They are my friends
Ta1 men shi4 wo3 de peng2 you
All of us like seafood
Wo3 men dou1 xi3 huan1 hai3 xian1
I am teacher
Wo3 shi4 lao3 shi1
She is beautiful
Ta1 hen3 piao4 liang
I am not busy
Wo3 bu4 mang2
What is your phone number?
Ni3 de dian4 hua4 hao4 ma3 shi4 duo1 shao3?
My phone number is
Wo3 de dian4 hua4 hao4 ma3 shi4 …
How old are you?
Ni3 duo1 da4
I am 25 years old
Wo3 er4 shi2 wu3 sui4
What job do you do? (what do you do?)
Ni3 zuo4 shen2 me gong1 zuo4
Is French difficult?
Fa3 yu3 nan2 ma?
French is difficult
Fa3 yu3 hen3 nan2
French is not difficult
Fa3 yu3 bu4 nan2
I have two apples
Wo3 you3 liang3 ge ping2 guo3
How many apples do you have?
Ni3 you3 ji3 ge ping2 guo3
The doctor is from China
Yi1 sheng1 shi4 zung1 gwo2 ren2
Is your home in the US?
Ni3 de jia1 zai4 mei3 gwo2 ma?
The teacher is not home
Lao3 shi1 bu2 zai4 jia1
I have one magazine
Wo3 you3 yi4 ben3 za2 zhi4
How many magazines do you have?
Ni3 you3 ji3 ben3 za2 zhi4
I have six (magazines)
Wo3 you3 liao4 ben3
That is her family
Na4 shi4 ta1 de jia1 ren2
This is teacher Wong’s dad
Zhe4 shi4 Wong lao3 shi1 de ba4 ba
That is my phone number
Na4 ge shi4 wo3 de dian4 hua4 hao4 ma3
Do you want iced coffee?
Ni3 yao4 bing1 ka1 fei1 ma?
He wants tea, as well as milk
Ta1 yao4 cha2 ye3 yao4 niu2 nai3
One more time
Zai4 yi2 ci4 (ts)
Say it one more time
Zai4 shuo1 yi2 ci4
Hi Everyone
Da4 jia1 hao3
Yes, please
Shi4 de
Okay
Hao3 de
Do you have any other menus?
Ni3 men hai2 you3 qi2 ta1 cai4 dan1 ma?
What do you want to drink?
Ni3 yao4 he1 shen2 me?
Please come in
Qing3 jin4
Please sit down
Qing3 zuo4
This is an apple
Zhe4 shi4 yi2 ge ping2 gwo3
That is a book
Na4 shi4 yi4 ben3 shu1
What is this?
Zhe4 shi4 shen2 me?
What is that?
Na4 shi4 shen2 me?
This is Alayna
Zhe4 shi4 Alayna
Who is this?
Zhe4 shi4 shei2?
This book is mine
Zhe4 ben3 shu1 shi4 wo3 de
Is this book yours?
Zhe4 ben3 shu1 shi4 ni3 de ma?
Do you want tea or coffee?
Ni3 yao4 cha2 hai2 shi4 ka1 fei1?
To express that it’s too hot outside
Tai4 re4 le
To express that it’s too cold outside
Tai4 leng3 le
To express that something is really good (too good)
Tai4 hao3 le / tai4 bang4 le
All okay (indifferent btwn options)
Dou1 ke3 yi3
Sir, may I ask?
Xian1 sheng, QIng3 wen4
Are you used to Taiwan?
Ni3 xi2 guan4 Tai2 wan1 ma?
I’m not used to the weather here
Wo3 bu4 xi2 guan4 zhe4 li3 de tian1 qi4
My boyfriend loves cats
Wo3 de nan2 peng2 you ai4 mao1
She doesn’t have a boyfriend
Ta1 mei2 you3 nan2 peng2 you
That is our friend
Na4 shi4 wo3 men de peng2 you
Hello? (on the phone)
Wei2?
Dad is not home
Ba4 ba bu2 zai4 jia1
I have not been to China
Wo3 mei2 qu4 guo Zung1 guo2
It’s very cold today
Jin1 tian1 tian1 qi4 hen3 leng3
Whose book?
Shei2 de shu1?
Whose cup?
Shei2 de bei1 zi?
Whose wallet is this?
Zhe4 shi4 shei2 de qian2 bao1?
My cell phone is at home
Wo3 de shou3 ji1 zai4 jia1
I’m at home
Wo3 zai4 jia1
Are you at home?
Ni3 zai4 jia1 ma?
I’m not at home
Wo3 bu2 zai4 jia1
Is Anna around?
Anna zai4 ma?
I’m around
Wo3 zai4
Excuse me, where is the supermarket?
Qing3 wen4, chao1 shi4 zai4 na3 li?
The supermarket is here
Chao1 shi4 zai4 zhe4 li
Who is behind me?
Shei2 zai4 wo3 de hou4 mian4
My friend was in New York yesterday
Wo3 de peng2 you zuo2 tian1 zai4 niu3 yue1
I saw my doctor yesterday
Wo3 zuo2 tian1 jian4 le wo3 de yi1 sheng1
Dr. Li is at the hospital
Li3 yi1 sheng1 zai4 yi1 yuan4
Is your little brother short?
Ni3 de di4 di ai3 bu4 ai3?
There is no bathroom here
Zhe4 li mei2 you3 xi3 shou3 jian1
Do you know the way?
Ni3 ren4 shi lu4 ma?
Do you know the way to the hospital?
Ni3 ren4 shi dao4 yi1 yuan4 de lu4 ma?
What the hell?
Shen2 me gui3?
Where’s your house?
Ni3 de jia1 zai4 na3 li3?
Who is next to you?
Shei2 zai4 ni3 de pang2 bian1?
Is their home to the left side of the hospital?
Ta1 men de jia1 zai4 yi1 yuan4 de zuo3 bian1 ma?
My home is to the right side of the restaurant
Wo3 de jia1 zai4 fan4 guan3 de you4 bian1
She is next to her little sister
Ta1 zai4 ta1 de mei4 mei de pang2 bian1
My girlfriend is the most beautiful
Wo3 de nu3 peng2 you zui4 piao4 liang
Do they enjoy playing games?
Ta1 men xi3 bu4 xi3 huan1 wan2 you2 xi4?
Who do you like the most?
Ni3 zui4 xi3 huan1 shei2?
What time do you eat breakfast every day?
Ni3 mei3 tian1 ji3 dian3 chi1 zao3 fan4?
Do you cook every day?
Ni3 mei3 tian1 zuo4 fan4 ma?
My little sister goes to school
Wo3 de mei4 mei shang4 xue2
What time do you go to sleep?
Ni3 ji3 dian3 shui4 jiao4?
I sleep from 10 to 6 every day
Wo3 mei3 tian1 cong2 shi2 dian3 dao4 liao4 dian3 shui4 jiao4
This is the menu
Zhe4 shi4 cai4 dan1
This is the menu. Please have a look
Zhe4 shi4 cai4 dan1. Qing3 kan4 yi1 xia4
This restaurant’s Sichuan cuisine is very famous
Zhe4 jia1 can1 ting1 de Si4 chuan1 cai4 hen3 you3 ming2
Really?
Shi4 ma?
Really? In that case, I have to taste it.
Shi4 ma? Na4, wo3 dei3 chang2 chang2
Don’t worry
Fang4 xin1
Oh my God
Wo3 de ma1 ya1
I’m stuffed
Hao3 cheng1
Where there’s a will, there’s a way
You3 zhi4 zhe3, shi4 jing4 cheng2
You’re so handsome
Ni3 hen3 shuai4
Take your time
(Ni3) man4 man4 lai2
Exactly! (to show agreement)
Mei2 cuo4 / dui4 a
What are you doing?
Ni3 zai4 zuo4 shen2 me? / Ni3 zai4 gan4 ma2? (more natural)
I’m not doing anything
Wo3 mei2 zai4 gan4 ma2 a
I’m good to go / I’m ready
Wo3 hao3 le
That’s good (a relief)
Na4 jiu4 hao3
Is it okay? / Can I?
Ke3 yi3 ma?
How many sons do you (plural) have?
Ni3 men you3 ji3 ge4 er2 zi?
Are we having dinner at home this weekend?
Zhe4 ge zhou1 mo4 wo3 men zai4 jia1 chi1 wan3 fan4 ma?
We finish school at 3 tomorrow
Wo3 men ming2 tian1 san1 dian3 fang4 xue2
What time do you finish school?
Ni3 ji3 dian3 fang4 xue2?
What music is this?
Zhe4 shi4 shen2 me yin1 yue4
I listen to songs every day
Wo3 mei3 tian1 ting1 ge1
What music do you listen to?
Ni3 ting1 shen2 me yin1 yue4?
I don’t like to listen to his music
Wo3 bu4 xi3 huan1 ting1 ta1 de yin1 yue4
How do I get to the Chinese restaurant?
Dao4 zhong1 guo2 fan4 guan3 zen3 me zou3?
How do I get to your school?
Dao4 ni3 de xue2 xiao4 zen3 me zou3?
Our child likes to read English books
Wo3 men de hai2 zi xi3 huan1 kan4 Ying1 yu3 shu1
15 yuan, thanks!
Shi2 wu3 kuai4, xie4 xie!
I don’t have money
Wo3 mei2 you3 qian2
I’m buying this, how much is it?
Wo3 mai3 zhe4 ge (measure word might vary), duo1 shao3 qian2?
Altogether it’s 500 yuan
Yi2 gong4 wu3 bai3 kuai4
Do you love watching Chinese movies?
Ni3 ai4 kan4 Zhong1 guo2 dian4 ying3 ma?
We all want to watch TV
Wo3 men dou1 xiang3 kan4 dian4 shi4
Did you read today’s paper?
Ni3 kan4 le jin1 tian1 de bao4 zhi3 ma?
I read the paper everyday
Wo3 mei3 tian1 kan4 bao4 zhi3
I want to listen to music online
Wo3 xiang3 shang4 wang3 ting1 yin1 yue4
I study philosophy
Wo3 xue2 zhe2 xue2
I like the Beijing accent
Wo3 xi3 huan1 Bei3 jing1 kou3 yin1
Sorry, we don’t take credit cards
Dui4 bu4 qi3, wo3 men bu4 shou1 xin4 yong4 ka3
What is your cellphone number
Ni3 de shou3 ji1 hao4 ma3 shi4 duo1 shao3
I read the news on my computer
Wo3 yong4 dian4 nao3 kan4 xin1 wen2
It’s really hot today
Jin1 tian1 zhen1 re4
It’s really cold today
Jin1 tian1 zhen1 leng3
How’s the weather?
Tian1 qi4 zen3 me yang4?
No way
Bu4 xing2
I’m not going home tonight
Jin1 tian1 wan3 shang4 wo3 bu4 hui2 jia1
We are going back to China next year
Wo3 men ming2 nian2 hui2 Zhong1 guo2
What time do you go home everyday?
Ni3 mei3 tian1 ji3 dian3 hui2 jia1?
I’ll do it (offer to do something for someone)
Wo3 lai2 ba
Knock it off
Bie2 nao4 le
I knew it (when something suspected has been confirmed)
Wo3 jiu4 zhi1 dao4
You scared the hell out of me!
Xia4 si3 wo3 le
Please wait here
Qing3 zai4 zhe4 li3 deng3
Please wait for a moment
Qing3 deng3 yi xia4
We are ten altogether (at restaurant)
Wo3 men yi2 gong4 shi2 wei4
The coffee is on the table
Ka1 fei1 zai4 zhou1 zi shang4
I am looking for my cell phone
Wo3 zai4 zhao3 wo3 de shou3 ji1
Who are you looking for?
Ni3 zhao3 shei2?
He can’t dance
Ta1 bu2 hui4 tiao4 wu3
The teacher can sing Chinese songs
Lao3 shi1 hui4 chang4 han4 yu3 ge1
Have you started your paper yet?
Ni3 yi3 jing1 kai1 shi3 ni3 de wen2 zhang1 le ma?
What do you want to do tomorrow evening?
Ming2 tian1 wan3 shang4 ni3 xiang3 gan4 shen2 me?
They want to watch a movie tomorrow
Ta1 men xiang3 ming2 tian1 kan4 dian4 ying3
My mother is a waitress at a Chinese restaurant
Wo3 de ma1 ma shi4 Zhong1 gwo2 fan4 guan3 de fu2 wu4 yuan2
The cat is on the chair
Mao1 zai4 yi3 zi shang4
I saw your child
Wo3 kan4 jian4 le ni3 de hai2 zi
Have you seen my cell phone?
Ni3 kan4 jian4 wo3 de shou3 ji1 le ma?
I already ate a cake
Wo3 yi3 jing1 chi1 yi4 ge dan4 gao1
I will go to school
Wo3 hui4 qu4 xue2 xiao4
They are outside the school
Ta1 men zai4 xue2 xiao4 wai4
I’m outside the room
Wo3 zai4 fang2 jian1 wai4
The water is on top of the refrigerator
Shui3 zai4 dian4 bing1 xiang1 shang4
Why?
Wei4 shen2 me?
She enjoys learning English
Ta1 xi3 huan1 xue2 xi2 Ying1 yu3
Why is he not happy?
Ta1 wei4 shen2 me bu4 gao1 xing4
What do you want to buy?
Ni3 xiang3 mai3 shen2 me dong1 xi?
My mother wants to buy a few things
Wo3 de ma1 ma xiang3 mai3 yi4 xue1 dong1 xi
We want to go shopping
Wo3 men xiang3 mai3 dong1 xi
The fruit here is cheap
Zhe4 li3 de shui3 guo3 hen3 pian2 yi
They are buying something at the supermarket
Ta1 men zai4 chao1 shi4 mai3 dong1 xi
My family really likes to eat fruit
Wo3 de jia1 ren2 hen3 xi3 huan1 chi1 shui3 guo3
Where do you (plural) want to sit?
Ni3 men xiang3 zuo4 zai4 na3 li3?
We want to sit here
Wo3 men xiang3 zuo4 zai4 zhe4 li3
What TV shows do you like watching?
Ni3 xi3 huan1 kan4 shen2 me dian4 shi4 jie2 mu4?
I bought a new cell phone
Wo3 mai3 le yi4 ge xin1 shou3 ji1
His hobby is listening to music
Ta1 de ai4 hao4 shi4 ting1 yin1 yue4
The dog is under the chair
Gou3 zai4 yi3 zi xia4
I saw your child
Wo3 kan4 jian4 le ni3 de hai2 zi
How much is one watermelon
Yi4 ge xi1 gua1 duo1 shao3 qian2
Please give me five watermelons
Qing3 gei3 wo3 wu3 ge xi1 gua1
Your camera is in the room
Ni3 de xiang4 ji1 zai4 fang2 jian1 li3
They enjoy using the camera to take pictures
Ta1 men xi3 huan1 yong4 xiang4 ji1 pai1 zhao4
I like taking pictures with my phone the most
Wo3 zui4 xi3 huan1 yong4 shou3 ji1 pai1 zhao4
I want to buy a bag of rice
Wo3 xiang3 mai3 yi4 bao1 mi3
She gave me a bag of fruit
Ta1 gei3 le wo3 yi2 dai4 shui3 guo3
Where do you (plural) go to school?
Ni3 men zai4 na3 li3 shang4 xue2?
How old is he? (another way)
Ta1 ji3 sui4
Please help me buy some things
Qing3 bang1 wo3 mai3 yi4 xie1 dong1 xi
Please help me
Qing3 bang1 wo3
Please help me order coffee
Qing3 bang1 wo3 dian3 ka1 fei1
These eggs are not fresh
Zhe4 xie1 ji1 dan4 bu4 xin1 xian1
We will eat fruit and bread for breakfast tomorrow
Ming2 tian1 zao3 fan4 wo3 men hui4 chi1 shui3 guo3 he2 mian4 bao1
These fruits aren’t very fresh
Zhe4 xie1 shui3 guo3 bu2 tai4 xin1 xian1
What’s in the refrigerator?
(Dian4) bing1 xiang1 li3 you3 shen2 me?
Which bag is yours?
Na3 ge bao1 shi4 ni3 de?
My hobby is photography
Wo3 de ai4 hao4 shi4 pai1 zhao4
This is too expensive, so I’m not buying it
Zhe4 ge tai4 gway4, suo3 yi3 wo3 bu4 mai3
Excuse me, how much are these altogether?
Qing3 wen4, zhe4 xie1 yi2 gong4 duo1 shao3 qian2?
I want to book a table
Wo3 yao4 ding4 wei4
I want to order
Wo3 xiang3 dian3 cai4
I learn Chinese using a computer
Wo3 yong4 dian4 nao3 xue2 xi2 Zhong1 wen2
So
Suo3 yi3
He wants to live in Spain because his girlfriend is Spanish
Ta1 xiang3 zhu4 zai4 xi1 ban1 ya2, yin1 wei4 ta1 de nu3 peng2 you shi4 xi1 ban1 ya2 ren2
I need to travel to China
Wo3 yao4 qu4 Zhong1 guo2 lu3 you2
Would you like to travel to Spain or Japan?
Ni3 xiang3 qu4 xi1 ban1 ya2 hai2 shi4 ri4 ben3 lu3 you2?
Traveling is my new hobby
Lu3 you2 shi4 wo3 de xin1 ai4 hao4
I will go to Shanghai to see a friend
Wo3 hui4 qu4 Shang4 hai3 jian4 yi4 ge peng2 you
We are going (as in “physically going”) to eat lamb at a restaurant tomorrow
Ming2 tian1 wo3 men qu4 fan4 guan3 chi1 yang2 rou4
Are you tired?
Ni3 lei4 ma?
How do you feel?
Ni3 jue2 de zen3 me yang4?
We all feel a little tired
Wo3 men dou1 jue2 de you3 diar(3 or 4?) lei4
Do not go online
Bu2 yao4 shang4 wang3
Don’t sleep!
Bu2 yao4 shui4 jiao4
That teacher is not fat
Na4 ge lao3 shi1 bu2 pang4
Are you celebrating Thanksgiving?
Ni3 zai4 qing4 zhu4 Thanksgiving ma?
You are too busy at work
Ni3 de gong1 zuo4 tai4 mang2 le
You are too busy at work, you need to pay attention to your health
Ni3 de gong1 zuo4 tai4 mang2 le, yao4 zhu4 yi4 shen1 ti3 jian4 kang1
Where do you go to work out?
Ni3 qu4 nuar3 duan4 lian4
He goes to work out everyday
Ta1 mei3 tian1 dou1 qu4 duan4 lian4
The movie starts at five
Dian4 ying3 wu3 dian3 kai1 shi3
What time do we start?
Wo3 men ji3 dian3 kai1 shi3
Ask it again
Ni3 zai4 wen4 yi2 ci4
We don’t know either
Wo3 men ye3 bu4 zhi1 dao4
My friend and I ate lamb for dinner yesterday
Zuo2 tian1 wan3 fan4 wo3 he2 peng2 you chi1 le yang2 rou4
I like to eat this pork rice
Wo3 xi3 huan1 chi1 zhe4 ge zhu1 rou4 mi3 fan4
Will we eat Japanese food tonight?
Jin1 tian1 wan3 shang4 wo3 men hui4 chi1 ri4 ben3 cai4 ma?
Where is our hotel?
Wo3 men de jiu3 dian4 zai4 nar3?
How do I get to my hotel from here?
Zhe4 li3 dao4 wo3 de jiu3 dian4 zen3 me zou3
What kind of transportation do you want to take?
Ni3 xiang3 zuo4 shen2 me che1
Do I get off here?
Wo3 zai4 zhar4 xia4 che1 ma?
Is it expensive to take a taxi there?
Zuo4 chu1 zu1 che1 qu4 na4 li3 gway4 bu2 gway4?
These boats are tall
Zhe4 xie1 chuan2 hen3 gao1
You can also take a boat there
Ni3 ye3 ke3 yi3 zuo4 chuan2 qu4 na4 li3
What can we use to go to the hospital?
Wo3 men ke3 yi3 zuo4 shen2 me qu4 yi1 yuan4?
I like eating noodles with chicken
Wo3 xi3 huan1 chi1 ji1 rou4 mian4 tiao2
I am too busy, I just want to relax a bit
Wo3 tai4 mang2 le, wo3 zhi3 xiang3 qing1 song1 yi1 xia4
My health is not bad
Wo3 de shen1 ti3 bu2 cuo4
What vegetable is the healthiest?
Shen2 me shu1 cai4 zui4 jian4 kang1
Are you busy at work?
Gong1zuo4 mang2 bu4 mang2?
She feels not bad
Ta1 jue2 de bu2 cuo4
They are too tired
Ta1 men tai4 lei4 le
I don’t want to work today
Wo3 jin1 tian1 bu4 xiang3 gong1 zuo4
I want to eat healthy things
Wo3 xiang3 chi1 jian4 kang1 de dong1 xi
I will pay attention to my health
Wo3 hui4 zhu4 yi4 shen1 ti3
Are the clothes at this store expensive?
Zhe4 ge shang1 dian4 de yi1 fu4 gway4 bu2 gway4
Which piece of clothing will you buy?
Ni3 hui4 mai3 na3 jian4 yi1 fu4?
They open at 11
Ta1 men shi2 yi1 dian3 kai1 men2
Please close the door
Qing3 guan1 men2
We are closed on weekends
Wo3 men zhou1 mo4 guan1 men2
Up to you
Sui2 bian4 ni3
Do you need help? (Formal)
Nin2 xu1 yao4 bang1 mang2 ma?
Please sit anywhere you like
Qing3 sui2 bian4 zuo4
Please help a bit
Qing3 bang1 mang2 yi1 xia4
We aren’t allowed to speak English
Wo3 men bu4 zhun3 shuo1 Ying1 Yu3
He doesn’t like to take the subway
Ta1 bu4 xi3 huan1 zuo4 di4 tie3
We aren’t allowed to eat on the subway
Zai4 di4 tie3 li3 wo3 men bu4 zhun3 chi1 fan4
My doctor says I’m not allowed to eat sugar
Wo3 de yi1 sheng1 shuo1 wo3 bu4 zhun3 chi1 tang2
What is this character?
Zhe4 ge shi4 shen2 me zi4?
Can you read this word?
Ni3 hui4 du2 zhe4 ge zi4 ma?
I don’t know this character
Wo3 bu2 ren4 shi zhe4 ge zi4
None of my friends can read Chinese
Wo3 de peng2 you dou1 bu2 hui4 du2 Zhong1 wen2
How do you say this word in Chinese?
Zhe4 ge zi4 Zhong1 wen2 zen3 me shuo1?
I said it wrong
Wo3 shuo1 cuo4 le
You wrote it incorrectly
Ni3 xie3 cuo4 le
What does this character mean?
Zhe4 ge zi4 shi4 shen2 me yi1 si?
You wrote this word incorrectly
Zhe4 ge zi4 ni3 xie3 cuo4 le
Is it difficult to learn Chinese?
Xue2 xi2 Zhong1 wen2 nan2 ma?
I don’t need your help now
Wo3 xian4 zai4 bu4 xu1 yao4 ni3 de bang1 mang2
I’m just looking
Wo3 zhi3 shi4 sui2 bian4 kan4 kan4
Are you crazy?
Ni3 feng1 le ma?
I miss you
Wo3 xiang3 ni3
No thanks
Bu2 yong4 le
I’m hungry
Wo3 e4 le
Happy New Year
Xin1 nian2 kuai4 le
Please wait 20 minutes for me
Qing3 deng3 wo3 er4 shi2 fen1 zhong1
How many hours do you spend on the computer every day?
Ni3 mei3 tian1 yong4 ji3 ge xiao3 shi2 dian4 nao3?
You are too late!
Ni3 tai4 wan3 le!
What time is it now?
Xian4 zai4 ji3 dian3 zhong1?
I went home late yesterday
Wo3 zuo2 tian1 hen3 wan3 hui2 jia1
It’s 2 o’clock sharp
Xian4 zai4 liang3 dian3 zheng3
Please arrive earlier
Qing3 zao3 yi4 diar3 dao4
I have to go to work early tomorrow
Wo3 ming2 tian1 hen3 zao3 yao4 shang4 ban1
He wants to drink a little bit of water
Ta1 xiang3 he1 yi4 diar3 shui3
I think Chinese is not difficult
Wo3 jue2 de Zhong1 wen2 bu4 nan2
How many beers did she drink?
Ta1 he1 le ji3 bei1 pi2 jiu3?
We went traveling in Germany in July of last year.
Wo3 men qu4 nian2 qi1 yue4 qu4 le de2 guo2 lu3 you2
I bought five pieces of fruit cake
Wo3 mai3 le wu3 kuai4 shui3 guo3 dan4 gao1
She only wants half a piece of cake
Ta1 zhi3 yao4 ban4 kuai4 dan4 gao1
Give me a piece of coffee cake, thanks!
Gei3 wo3 yi2 kuai4 ka1 fei1 dan4 gao1, xie4 xie
I like this song
Wo3 xi3 huan1 zhe4 shou3 ge1
That’s crazy!
Jue2 le!
There’s no water in the glass
Bei1 zi li3 mei2 you3 shui3
Can you give me a bowl?
Ke3 yi3 gei3 wo3 yi4 ge wan3 ma?
Please give me a knife
Qing3 gei3 wo3 dao1
None of them can use chopsticks
Ta1 men dou1 bu2 hui4 yong4 kuai4 zi
It looks delicious
Kan4 qi3 lai2 hen3 hao3 chi1
We have thirty seconds
Wo3 men you3 san1 shi2 miao3
Who’s in the office?
Shei2 zai4 ban4 gong1 shi4?
There are two books on the table
Zhou1 zi shang4 you3 liang3 ben3 shu1
There’s a taxi outside the hotel
Jiu3 dian4 wai4 you3 yi2 liang4 chu1 zu1 chi1
There’s a car next to her house
Ta1 de jia1 pang2 bian1 you3 yi2 liang4 qi4 che1
She bought a new car recently
Ta1 zui4 jin4 mai3 le yi2 liang4 xin1 qi4 che1
Last month I read nine books altogether
Shang4 ge yue4 wo3 yi2 gong4 kan4 le jiu3 ben3 shu1
Reluctant okay
Hao3 ba1
There’s no water in the bottle
Ping2 zi li3 mei2 you3 shui3
There are five photos here
Zhe4 li3 you3 wu3 zhang1 zhao4 pian4
Our photos are on the computer
Dian4 nao3 li3 you3 wo3 men de zhao4 pian4
There are six birds on the tree
Shu4 shang4 you3 liu4 zhi1 niao3
There’s a cute bird behind you
Ni3 de hou4 mian4 you3 yi4 zhi1 ke3 ai4 de niao3
What does the man want to eat?
Nan2 de xiang3 chi1 shen2 me cai4?
OMG
Tian1 na
There’s no people in the office now
Xian4 zai4 ban4 gong1 shi4 li3 mei2 you3 ren2
Give us three glasses of beer
Gei3 wo3 men san1 bei1 pi2 jiu3
Teacher Wang only wants a cup of coffee
Wang lao3 shi1 zhi3 yao4 yi4 bei1 ka1 fei1
What day do you go running?
Ni3 xing1 qi1 ji3 qu4 pao3 bu4?
Who plays soccer the best?
Shei2 ti1 zu2 qiu2 ti1 dei3 zui4 hao3
Would you like to play basketball now?
Ni3 xian4 zai4 xiang3 bu4 xiang3 da3 lan2 qiu2?
I play soccer for two hours every Friday
Mei3 xing1 qi1 wu3 wo3 ti1 liang3 ge xiao3 shi4 de zu2 qiu2
Mother really likes riding horses
Ma1 ma hen3 xi3 huan1 qi2 ma3
Riding horses is her favorite sport
Qi2 ma3 shi4 ta1 zui4 ai4 de yun4 dong4
My older brother plays basketball pretty well
Wo3 de ge1 ge da3 lan2 qiu2 da3 de bu2 cuo4
My father and I play soccer on the weekend
Zhou1 mo4 wo3 he2 ba4 ba ti1 zu2 qiu2
Oops
Ai1 ya
I’m exhausted
Wo3 lei4 si3 le
Let’s go
Zou3 ba
I don’t want to go out this weekend
Wo3 zhe4 ge zhou1 mo4 bu4 xiang4 chu1 qu4
Let’s go out and drink coffee on the weekend
Wo3 men zhou1 mo4 chu1 qu4 he1 ka1 fei1 ba
He didn’t go out last Friday
Shang4 ge xing1 qi1 wu3 ta1 mei2 you3 chu1 qu4
Do you have time this afternoon?
Ni3 jin1 tian1 xia4 wu3 you3 shi2 jian1 ma?
Really? (Another way)
Zhen1 de jia4 de
Are you free on Saturday
Ni3 xing1 qi1 liu4 you3 kong1 ma?
When do they go to school?
Ta1 men shen2 me shi2 hou4 qu4 shang4 xue2?
He invited me to dance last night
Zuo2 tian1 wan3 shang4 ta1 qing3 le wo3 tiao4 wu3
We don’t have time
Wo3 men mei2 you3 kong1
Why didn’t you come to work yesterday?
Zuo2 tian1 wei4 shen2 me ni3 mei2 you3 lai2 gong1 zuo4?
Have you been to his house?
Ni3 qu4 guo ta1 de jia1 ma?
Have you read that book?
Ni3 kan4 guo na4 ben3 shu1 ma?
Have you been to this shop?
Ni3 lai2 guo zhe4 jia1 shang1 dian4 ma?
This is my fault
Zhi4 shi4 wo3 de cuo4
I will call you
Wo3 hui4 gei3 ni3 da3 dian4 hua4
Please don’t tell them
Qing3 bu2 yao4 gao4 su4 ta1 men
Would you be free to come to my home for dinner tomorrow night?
Ming2 tian1 wan3 shang4 ni3 you3 kong4 lai2 wo3 jia1 chi1 wan3 fan4 ma?
I’d like to invite you to come to my place to eat lunch
Wo3 xiang3 qing3 ni3 lai2 wo3 de jia1 chi1 wu3 fan4
Do you have an appointment on Friday?
Xing1 qi1 wu3 ni3 you3 yue1 hui4 ma?
Let’s go and have lunch together!
Wo3 men yi4 qi3 qu4 chi1 wu3 fan4 ba!
I ran for thirty minutes this morning
Zao3 shang4 wo3 pao3 le san1 shi2 fen1 zhong1 de bu4
I want to go swimming tomorrow evening
Ming2 tian1 wan3 shang4 wo3 xiang3 qu4 you2 yong3
He swims fast
Ta1 you2 yong3 you2 de hen3 kuai4
Last Wednesday, my girlfriend and I went running
Shang4 ge xing1 qi1 san1 wo3 he2 nu3 peng2 you pao3 bu4
You should go home
Ni3 ying1 gai1 hui2 jia1
I’m sick today
Wo3 jin1 tian1 sheng1 bing4 le
You should go to the doctor
Ni3 ying1 gai1 qu4 kan4 yi1 sheng1
I will go here then there
Wo3 hui4 qu4 zhe4 li3 ran2 hou4 na4 li3
I’d like to take a break
Wo3 xiang3 xiu1 xi1 yi1 xia4
I have a headache
Wo3 jue2 de tou2 teng2
He has a headache and needs to rest
Ta1 de tou2 hen3 teng2, xu1 yao4 xiu1 xi1
His stomach hurts, I don’t know what he ate
Ta1 de du4 zi hen3 teng2, wo3 bu4 zhi1 dao4 ta1 chi1 le shen2 me
Do you need to take medicine?
Ni3 xu1 yao4 chi1 yao4 ma?
I have a cold!
Wo3 gan3 mao4 le!
It must be a cold
Yi2 ding4 shi4 gan3 mao4 le
I need to take medicine three times a day
Wo3 yi4 tian1 xu1 yao4 chi1 san1 ci4 yao4
Don’t look!
Bie2 kan4
Do you have a fever?
Ni3 you3 mei2 you3 fa1 shao1?
My older brother has a fever
Wo3 de ge1 ge fa1 shao1
I need to take a day off today
Wo3 jin1 tian1 yao4 qing3 jia4
Don’t come to work tomorrow
Ming2 tian1 bie2 qu4 shang4 ban1
She doesn’t want to stay at home
Ta1 bu2 yao4 liu2 zai4 jia1 li3
Will you stay here?
Ni3 hui4 liu2 zai4 zhe4 li3 ma?
Well said
Shuo1 de hao3
It’s raining
Xia4 yu3 le
I played basketball with my teacher yesterday afternoon
Zuo2 tian1 xia4 wu3 wo3 he2 lao3 shi1 da3 lan2 qiu2
Spring is coming
Chun1 tian1 lai2 le
She dressed up beautifully
Ta1 da3 ban4 de hen3 piao4 liang
I’m going to a party so I need to dress up a bit
Wo3 hui4 qu4 yi2 ge pai4 dui4, suo3 yi3 wo3 yao4 da3 ban4 yi1 xia4
Can you (plural) come this weekend?
Zhe4 ge zhou1 mo4 ni3 men neng2 lai2 ma?
When is their party?
Ta1 men de pai4 dui4 shi4 shen2 me shi2 hou4?
Hope you can all come to my party
Xi1 wang4 ni3 men dou1 neng2 lai2 wo3 de pai4 dui4
With
Gen1
Can I come with my friend?
Wo3 ke3 yi3 gen1 wo3 de peng2 you yi4 qi3 lai2 ma?
I can’t go to the US with you
Wo3 bu4 neng2 gen1 ni3 qu4 Mei3 guo2
Where are you now?
Ni3 xian4 zai4 zai4 nar3
Everyone has arrived
Da4 jia1 dou1 dao4 le
I’m working now
Wo3 zheng4 zai4 gong1 zuo4
I’m eating lunch right now
Wo3 zheng4 zai4 chi1 wu3 fan4
She has many friends
Ta1 you3 hen3 duo1 peng2 you
There are too many people at the party
Pai4 dui4 li3 you3 tai4 duo1 ren2 le!
What happened to you yesterday?
Ni3 zuo2 tian1 you3 shen2 me shi4 qing2?
I want to tell you something
Wo3 xiang3 gao4 su4 ni3 yi2 jian4 shi4 qing2
Is everyone going to this party?
Da4 jia1 dou1 hui4 qu4 zhe4 ge pai4 dui4 ma?
Are you scared?
Ni3 hai4 pa4 ma?
By the way
Dui4 le
This book is thick
Zhe4 ben3 shu1 hen3 hou4
I like romantic movies
Wo3 xi3 huan1 lang4 man4 dian4 ying3
Have you finished eating?
Ni3 chi1 wan2 le ma?
Let us treat you!
Wo3 men qing3 ni3 ba!
I want to treat you to a movie
Wo3 xiang3 qing3 ni3 qu4 kan4 dian4 ying3
Please finish drinking your coffee
Qing3 he1 wan2 ni3 de ka1 fei1
He has gone home already
Ta1 yi3 jing1 hui2 jia1 le
How much should we tip?
Wo3 men yao4 gei3 duo1 shao3 xiao3 fei4?
Thank God!
Xie4 tian1 xie4 di4
I like to read books before I go to bed
Wo3 shui4 jiao4 qian2 xi3 huan1 kan4 shu1
She is really beautiful
Ta1 zhen1 piao4 liang
They are full already
Ta1 men dou1 yi3 jing1 hen3 bao3 le
Are you not hungry?
Ni3 bu2 e4 ma?
I didn’t eat any food today, now I’m hungry
Wo3 jin1 tian1 mei2 you3 chi1 fan4, xian4 zai4 hen3 e4
What alcohol is this?
Zhe4 shi4 shen2 me jiu3?
I don’t know what flavor that is
Wo3 bu4 zhi1 dao4 na4 shi4 shen2 me wei4 dao4
We already finished eating dessert
Wo3 men yi3 jing1 chi1 wan2 le tian2 dian3
The cakes my mother makes are delicious
Wo3 ma1 ma zuo4 de dan4 gao1 hen3 hao3 chi1
I don’t want to leave a tip
Wo3 bu4 xiang3 gei3 xiao3 fei4
What would you like to drink? (Ordering bubble tea)
Ni3 xiang3 he1 dian3 shen2 me?
Ice free, please (ordering bubble tea)
Qu4 bing1, ke3 yi3 ma?
What’s good to eat?
You3 shen2 me hao4 chi1 de?
My dad’s company is in America
Wo3 de ba4 ba de gong1 si1 zai4 Mei3 guo2
I need to do many things
Wo3 yao4 zuo4 hen3 duo1 shi4 qing2
He is popular
Ta1 hen3 hong2
Living here is comfortable
Zhu4 zai4 zhe4 li3 hen3 shu1 fu4
Have you washed your hands?
Ni3 xi3 shou3 le ma?
What’s your favorite food?
Ni3 zui4 xi3 huan1 chi1 shen2 me?
Would you like to try it?
Ni3 xiang3 shi4 yi1 xia4 ma?
I will try that dress on
Wo3 hui4 shi4 shi4 na4 tiao2 qun2 zi
They are buying eight dresses altogether
Ta1 men yi2 gong4 mai3 ba1 tiao2 qun2 zi
She wants to try on this blue skirt
Ta1 xiang3 shi4 shi4 zhe4 tiao2 lan2 qun2 zi
How many pairs of shoes do you have?
Ni3 you3 ji3 shuang1 xie2 zi?
I still want to see that store
Wo3 hai2 xiang3 kan4 na4 jia1 shang1 dian4
He caught a cold last week
Shang4 xing1 qi1 ta1 gan3 mao4 le
These shoes are too small
Zhe4 shuang1 xie2 zi tai4 xiao3 le
Your dress is prettier than mine
Ni3 de qun2 zi bi3 wo3 de piao4 liang
This pair is smaller than that pair
Zhe4 shuang1 bi3 na4 shuang1 xiao3
This photo looks good
Zhe4 zhang1 zhao4 pian4 hen3 hao3 kan4
Your friend is good-looking
Ni3 de peng2 you hen3 hao3 kan4
That pair of pants is too big
Na4 tiao2 ku4 zi tai4 da4 le
This pair of shoes isn’t very good quality
Zhe4 shuang1 xie2 zi zhi4 liang4 bu2 tai4 hao3
She thinks that store’s clothes aren’t very good quality
Ta1 jue2 de na4 jia1 shang1 dian4 de yi1 fu4 zhi4 liang4 bu4 hao3
What do you still want to buy?
Ni3 hai2 xiang3 mai3 shen2 me?
This shirt is very good quality
Zhe4 jian4 chen4 shan1 de zhi4 liang4 hen3 hao3
This blue pair of pants looks good
Zhe4 tiao2 lan2 se4 de ku4 zi hen3 hao3 kan4
Also, still, in addition
Hai2
Her boyfriend wants to buy clothes and also wants to buy shoes
Ta1 de nan2 peng2 you yao4 mai3 yi1 fu4, hai2 yao4 mai3 xie2 zi
This pair of pants is bigger than that one
Zhe4 tiao2 ku4 zi bi3 na4 tiao2 da4
It’s time to go to sleep
Gai1 shui4 jiao4 le
It’s time to eat
Gai1 chi1 fan4 le
Don’t be shy!
Bie2 hai4 xiu1
You too
Ni3 ye3 shi4
Sure sure
Hao3 a hao3 a
He’s already gone home
Ta1 yi3 jing1 hui2 jia1 le
I am thirsty
Wo3 hen3 ke3
This tea is delicious
Zhe4 bei1 cha2 hen3 hao3 he1
I’d like to drink some alcohol
Wo3 xiang3 he1 yi4 diar3 jiu3
Do you like the taste of chocolate?
Ni3 xi3 huan1 qiao3 ke4 li4 de wei4 dao4 ma?
I don’t know what flavor that is
Wo3 bu4 zhi1 dao4 na4 shi4 shen2 me wei4 dao4
What’s your favorite dessert?
Ni3 zui4 xi3 huan1 de tian2 dian3 shi4 shen2 me?
Someone is knocking on the door
You3 ren2 qiao1 men2
She bought that pair of green shoes
Ta1 mai3 le na4 shuang1 lü4 se4 de xie2 zi
She has blue eyes
Ta1 you3 lan2 se4 de yan3 jing1
He has a cute face
Ta1 de lian3 hen3 ke3 ai4
His doctor is both tall and fat
Ta1 de yi1 sheng1 you4 gao1 you4 pang4
We have a little black dog
Wo3 men you3 yi4 zhi1 hei1 se4 xiao3 gou3
Are your feet tired?
Ni3 de jiao3 lei4 ma?
My younger sister has green hair
Wo3 de mei4 mei you3 lü4 tou2 fa
He has a pair of green eyes
Ta1 you3 yi4 shuang1 lü4 yan3 jing1
My hands are bigger than yours
Wo3 de shou3 bi3 ni3 de da4
Have you ever seen a blue bird?
Ni3 kan4 jian4 guo lan2 se4 de niao3 ma?
Do you have a bigger one? (At a store)
Ni3 men you3 da4 yi4 diar3 de ma?
I’m tired. I don’t want to walk.
Wo3 hen3 lei4. Bu4 xiang3 zou3 lu4
Is the hospital far from here?
Yi1 yuan4 li2 zhe4 li3 yuan3 ma?
His home is not close to the school
Ta1 de jia1 li2 xue2 xiao4 bu2 jin4
Her office is close to here
Ta1 de ban4gong1shi4 li2 zhe4 li3 hen3 jin4
It’s not far. You can walk there.
Bu4 yuan3. Ni3 ke3 yi3 zou3 lu4 qu4 na4 li3
The plane ticket to Italy is too expensive
Qu4 yi4 da4 li4 de ji1 piao4 tai4 gui4 le
It’ll take 50 minutes for you to drive
Ni3 kai1 che1 lai2 yao4 wu3 shi2 fen1 zhong1
I didn’t sleep on the plane
Wo3 zai4 fei1 ji1 shang4 mei2 you3 shui4 jiao4
Stop the car
Ting2 che1
It only takes a half hour to drive there
Kai1 che1 qu4 na4 li3 zhi3 yao4 yi4 ge ban4 xiao3 shi2
She already bought the plane ticket
Ta1 yi3 jing1 mai3 le ji1 piao4
You need to walk to come here
Ni3 dei3 zou3 lu4 lai2 zhar4
We need to buy train tickets
Wo3 men dei3 mai3 huo3 che1 piao4
What should I do?
Wo3 ying1 gai1 zen3 me ban4?
We need to get on the train now
Wo3 men xian4 zai4 yao4 shang4 hou3 che1
Please let me go with you
Qing3 rang4 wo3 gen1 ni3 yi4 qi3 qu4
You (plural) must not be late
Ni3 men yi2 ding4 bu4 ke3 yi3 chi2 dao4
We arrived late
Wo3 men chi2 dao4 le
Any discount?
Da3 zhe2 ma?
Don’t get close to me
Bie2 kao4 jin4 wo3
I need to get on the train now
Wo3 xian4 zai4 yao4 shang4 huo3 che1
Are you alright?
Ni3 za3 la? / ni3 zen3 me le?
Shut up
Bi4 zui3
My hands and feet both hurt a lot
Wo3 de shou3 he2 jiao3 dou1 hen3 teng2
What time is your flight tomorrow morning?
Ni3 shi4 ming2 tian1 zao3 shang4 ji3 dian3 de fei1 ji1?
Are you crazy? (Another way)
Ni3 you3 bing4 ma?
Not yet
Hai2 mei2
It was sunny in Beijing yesterday
Bei3 jing1 zuo2 tian1 shi4 qing2 tian1
Do you think tomorrow will be a sunny day?
Ni3 jue2 de ming2 tian1 hui4 shi4 qing2 tian1 ma?
Forget it
Suan4 le
Tomorrow will be cloudy
Ming2 tian1 shi4 yin1 tian1
We don’t like cloudy days
Wo3 men bu4 xi3 huan1 yin1 tian1
When it’s cloudy, I like reading books at home
Yin1 tian1 de shi2 hou4, wo3 xi3 huan1 zai4 jia1 kan4 shu1
It didn’t snow last week
Shang4 xing1 qi1, mei2 you3 xia4 xue3
The snow was heavy yesterday, we both didn’t go to work
Zuo2 tian1 xue3 hen3 da4, wo3 men dou1 mei2 you3 shang4 ban1
When it snows, it’s beautiful here
Xia4 xue3 de shi2 hou4, zhe4 li3 hen3 piao4 liang.
What’s the temperature?
Duo1 shao3 du4?
Help yourself
Bie2 ke4 qi
I hate you
Wo3 hen4 ni3
It’s cold outside
Wai4 mian4 hen3 leng3
We don’t need to bring an umbrella
Wo3 men bu4 xu1 yao4 dai4 san3
Which coffee do you like best?
Ni3 zui4 xi3 huan1 na3 zhong3 ka1 fei1?
It’s very windy outside
Wai4 mian4 de feng1 hen3 da4
It’s windy outside (another way)
Wai4 mian4 gua1 zhe feng1
It will be windy this afternoon
Jin1 tian1 xia4 wu3 hui4 gua1 feng1
It’ll be very windy tomorrow
Ming2 tian1 hui4 gua1 da4 feng1
It might rain this weekend
Zhou1 mo4 ke3 neng2 xia4 yu3
It may snow tomorrow
Ming2 tian1 ke3 neng2 hui4 xia4 xue3
It’s very windy now
Xian4 zai4 de feng1 hen3 da4
I might not come tomorrow
Wo3 ming2 tian1 ke3 neng2 bu2 hui4 lai2
What is inside?
Li3 mian4 you3 shen2 me?
Would you like to sit inside or outside
Ni3 xiang3 zuo4 zai4 li3 mian4 hai2 shi4 wai4 mian4?
He never drinks alcohol
Ta1 cong2 lai2 bu4 he1 jiu3
It never snows here
Zhe4 li3 cong2 lai2 bu2 xia4 xue3
Why do you never come to see us?
Wei4 shen2 me ni3 cong2 lai2 bu4 lai2 kan4 wo3 men?
If it rains tomorrow, we won’t go out
Ru2 guo3 ming2 tian1 xia4 yu3, wo3 men jiu4 bu4 chu1 qu4
If you can’t come, then you definitely need to tell us
Ru2 guo3 ni3 bu4 neng2 lai2, jiu4 yi2 ding4 yao4 gao4 su4 wo3 men
Can you fix it?
Ni3 hui4 xiu1 ma?
What happened?
Zen3 me le?
How cold will it be tomorrow?
Ming2 tian1 hui4 you3 duo1 leng3?
Alright alright
Xing2 le xing2 le
Congratulations!
Gong1 xi3 gong1 xi3
I like chatting with friends often
Wo3 xi3 huan1 jing1 chang2 he2 peng2 you men liao2 tian1
The hotel is too far from the restaurant
Jiu3 dian4 li2 fan4 guan3 tai4 yuan3 le
I see
Wo3 ming2 bai2 le
About three o’clock
Da4 gai4 san1 dian3
We’re late. What should we do?
Wo3 men chi2 dao4 le. Ying1 gai1 zen3 me ban4
In China, cars drive on the right side of the road
Zai4 Zhong1 guo2, qi4 che1 kao4 you4 bian1 kai1
The people were very friendly
Ren2 men hen3 you3 hao3
How do I get to the airport?
Zen3 me qu4 ji1 chang3?
Your hair is really long
Ni3 de tou2 fa zhen1 chang2
These pants are too short
Zhe4 tiao2 ku4 zi tai4 duan3 le
Although he’s sick, he didn’t take a day off
Ta1 sui1 ran2 sheng1 bing4 le, dan4 shi4 mei2 you3 qing3 jia4
Although that shirt looks nice, it’s too expensive
Sui1 ran2 na4 jian4 chen4 shan1 hen3 hao3 kan4, dan4 shi4 tai4 gui4 le
His face has turned red!
Ta1 de lian3 hong2 le!
What should I wear to go to this party?
Wo3 yao4 chuan1 shen2 me qu4 zhe4 ge pai4 dui4?
What colors look good on me?
Wo3 chuan1 shen2 me yan2 se4 hao3 kan4?
You look the prettiest in red clothes
Ni3 chuan1 hong2 se4 de yi1 fu4 zui4 piao4 liang
They are fighting (verbally)
Ta1 men zai4 chao3 jia4
I don’t like the yellow one
Wo3 bu4 xi3 huan1 huang2 de
He doesn’t look good in yellow clothes
Ta1 chuan1 huang2 se4 de yi1 fu4 bu4 hao3 kan4
White clothes are difficult to wash
Bai2 se4 de yi1 fu4 hen3 nan2 xi3
This dress needs to be hand washed
Zhe4 tiao2 qun2 zi yao4 yong4 shou3 xi3
I think purple looks best
Wo3 jue2 de zi3 se4 zui4 hao3 kan4
Watches are already sold out
Shou3 biao3 yi3 jing1 mai4 wan2 le
Where can we go to buy hats?
Wo3 men ke3 yi3 qu4 na3 li3 mai3 mao4 zi?
Is tomorrow going to be colder than today?
Ming2 tian1 bi3 jin1 tian1 leng3 ma?
Did you bring an umbrella?
Ni3 you3 dai4 san3 ma?
I agree
Wo3 tong2 yi4
Do you have any recommendations?
Ni3 you3 shen2 me tui1 jian4 ma?
My older brother doesn’t like flying
Wo3 de ge1 ge bu4 xi3 huan1 zuo4 fei1 ji1
Please stop here
Qing3 zai4 zhe4 li3 ting2
He’s handsome, but not a good person
Ta1 hen3 shuai4, dan4 shi4 bu2 shi4 yi2 ge hao3 ren2
You don’t need to introduce us
Ni3 bu4 xu1 yao4 jie4 shao4
Don’t laugh
Bie2 xiao4
They love (really like) talking
Ta1 men hen3 xi3 huan1 shuo1 hua4
Although he doesn’t like to talk, he likes to smile
Sui1 ran2 ta1 bu4 xi3 huan1 shuo1 hua4, dan4 shi4 xi3 huan1 xiao4
When we’re watching a movie, please don’t talk
Wo3 men kan4 dian4 ying3 de shi2 hou4, qing3 bu2 yao4 shuo1 hua4
Don’t tell anyone
Bie2 gao4 su4 bie2 ren
She enjoys helping others
Ta1 xi3 huan1 bang1 zhu bie2 ren
My younger brother is not only tall, but also handsome
Wo3 de di4 di bu2 dan4 gao1, er2 qie3 hen3 shuai4
He’s not only handsome, but also smart
Ta1 bu2 dan4 shuai4, er2 qie3 cong1 ming2
Can you introduce him to me
Ni3 ke3 yi3 gei3 wo3 jie4 shao4 ma?
This is my best friend
Zhe4 shi4 wo3 zui4 hao3 de peng2 you
Too oily
Tai4 you2 le
The weather is bad
Tian1 qi4 hen3 cha4
This dress is a little bit short
Zhe4 tiao2 qun2 zi you3 diar3 duan3
Sorry I’m late
Bao4 qian4 wo3 chi2 dao4 le
Based on / according to
Gen1 ju4
But based on my many years of experience…
Dan4 shi4 gen1 ju4 wo3 duo1 nian2 de jing1 yan4…
For example
Bi3 ru2
I don’t want to wash clothes today
Wo3 jin1 tian1 bu4 xiang3 xi3 yi1 fu4
I don’t care
Wo3 bu4 guan1 xin1
I want to sell my car
Wo3 xiang3 mai4 wo3 de che1
I really (using zhen1) like that purple dress
Wo3 zhen1 xi3 huan1 na4 tiao2 zi3 se4 de qun2 zi
Are you happy?
Ni3 kuai4 le4 ma?
What festival is tomorrow?
Ming2 tian1 shi4 shen2 me jie2 ri4?
Happy holidays!
Jie2 ri4 kuai4 le!
Happy birthday!
Sheng1 ri4 kuai4 le!
What date is the Spring festival this year?
Jin1 nian2 Chun1 jie2 shi4 ji1 yue4 ji3 hao4?
Spring festival is the biggest festival in China
Chun1 jie2 shi4 Zhong1 gwo2 zui4 da4 de jie2 ri4
How do Chinese people spend New Year’s?
Zhong1 guo2 ren2 zen3 me guo4 xin1 nian2
We are going to the shop this afternoon to buy a gift
Xia4 wu3 wo3 men qu4 shang1 dian4 mai3 li3 wu4
What gift should we give her
Wo3 men yao4 song4 shen2 me li3 wu4 gei3 ta1
I brought two bottles of Chinese white wine
Wo3 dai4 le liang3 ping2 Zhong1 guo2 bai2 jiu3
Happy birthday to you!
Zhu4 ni3 sheng1 ri4 kuai4 le!
Happy new year everyone!
Zhu4 da4 jia1 xin1 nian2 kuai4 le!
Cheers!
Gan1 bei1!
Would you like to try our red wine?
Ni3 xiang3 shi4 yi1 xia4 wo3 men de hong2 jiu3 ma?
Cheers! Let’s drink a little more!
Gan1 bei1! wo3 men duo1 he1 yi4 diar3
I wish you (plural) good health!
Zhu4 ni3 men shen1 ti3 jian4 kang1!
How will you celebrate your birthday this year?
Jin1 nian2 sheng1 ri4 ni3 hui4 zen3 me guo4
I can’t celebrate Chinese New Year (spring festival) with my family this year.
Jin1 nian2 chun1 jie2 wo3 bu4 neng2 gen1 jia1 ren2 yi4 qi3 guo4
I will go immediately
Wo3 ma3 shang4 qu4
What are you laughing at?
Ni3 zai4 xiao4 shen2 me?
I’m alright
Hai2 xing2
The game is about to start
Bi3 sai4 kuai4 yao4 kai1 shi3 le
We practiced for two months
Wo3 men lian4 xi2 le liang3 ge yue4
My younger sister and I play table tennis everyday
Wo3 he2 mei4 mei mei3 tian1 wan2 ping1 pang1 qiu2