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Survival Chinese | Chinese Phrases for Taking a Taxi

「狐假虎威」， 可能根本不是寓言，而是真的。 狐狸到底怎麼活下去的？ 搜尋《胡說成語》， 從這一集開始聽。 https://fstry.pse.is/8wld7s —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— Ever felt unsure what to say after calling a ride in China?In this episode, you will learn: Confirming the Pickup LocationShīfu, nǐ dào nǎlǐ le?师傅，你到哪里了？Driver, where are you now? Letting the Driver Know Where You AreWǒ zài ménkǒu děng nǐ.我在门口等你。I’m waiting for you at the entrance. Asking the Driver to Come CloserKěyǐ dào zhè biān lái ma?可以到这边来吗？Can you come over here? Confirming the DestinationShì qù zhège dìzhǐ ma?是去这个地址吗？Are we going to this address? Asking About Arrival TimeDàgài hái yǒu duō jiǔ dào?大概还有多久到？About how long until we arrive?Want to sound more natural in every conversation?Book a free 1-on-1 Mandarin trial at eChineseLearning.com and start speaking confidently today! Powered by Firstory Hosting

Survival Chinese | Level Up Your Chinese for Shopping

Ever felt nervous trying to ask for prices in Chinese while shopping?Don't worry. In this episode, you will learn: Duō shǎo qián?多少钱？How much? Zhège duō shǎo qián?这个多少钱？How much is this? Lǎobǎn, zhège zěnme mài?老板，这个怎么卖？Boss, how much is this? Yī gòng duō shǎo?一共多少？How much in total? Kěyǐ piányi yīdiǎn ma?可以便宜一点吗？Can it be a little cheaper?Want to sound more natural in every conversation?Book a free 1-on-1 Mandarin trial at eChineseLearning.com and start speaking confidently today! Tài guì le, èrshí kuài xíng ma?太贵了，二十块行吗？Too expensive— is 20 yuan okay? Powered by Firstory Hosting

Survival Chinese | 10 Better Ways to Praise Scenery in Chinese

Only saying “好美” every time you see something beautiful? Let’s fix that. 📝Zhèlǐ hǎo měi a!这里好美啊！This place is so beautiful!📝Wā, zhè yě tài hǎokàn le ba!哇，这也太好看了吧！Wow, this is just too gorgeous!📝Zhēn piàoliang, wǒ xǐhuān zhèlǐ!真漂亮，我喜欢这里！Really pretty, I love this place!📝Zhè fēngjǐng jué le!这风景绝了！The scenery is absolutely incredible!📝Zhèlǐ bǐ zhàopiàn lǐ hái hǎokàn!这里比照片里还好看！It looks even better than the photos!📝Zěnme huì yǒu zhème měi de dìfang!怎么会有这么美的地方！How can a place this beautiful exist?📝Zhèlǐ zěnme pāi dōu hǎokàn.这里怎么拍都好看。Every photo turns out great here.📝Tài zhuàngguān le, wǒ dōu kàn dāi le.太壮观了，我都看呆了。So magnificent, I’m completely stunned.📝Měi bù shèng shōu!美不胜收！So much beauty that you can’t take it all in!📝Wǒ xiǎng zhù zài zhèlǐ bù zǒu le.我想住在这里不走了。I want to live here and never leave.Only saying “好美” every time you see something beautiful? Let’s fix that. 📝Zhèlǐ hǎo měi a!这里好美啊！This place is so beautiful!📝Wā, zhè yě tài hǎokàn le ba!哇，这也太好看了吧！Wow, this is just too gorgeous!📝Zhēn piàoliang, wǒ xǐhuān zhèlǐ!真漂亮，我喜欢这里！Really pretty, I love this place!📝Zhè fēngjǐng jué le!这风景绝了！The scenery is absolutely incredible!📝Zhèlǐ bǐ zhàopiàn lǐ hái hǎokàn!这里比照片里还好看！It looks even better than the photos!📝Zěnme huì yǒu zhème měi de dìfang!怎么会有这么美的地方！How can a place this beautiful exist?📝Zhèlǐ zěnme pāi dōu hǎokàn.这里怎么拍都好看。Every photo turns out great here.📝Tài zhuàngguān le, wǒ dōu kàn dāi le.太壮观了，我都看呆了。So magnificent, I’m completely stunned.📝Měi bù shèng shōu!美不胜收！So much beauty that you can’t take it all in!📝Wǒ xiǎng zhù zài zhèlǐ bù zǒu le.我想住在这里不走了。I want to live here and never leave. Powered by Firstory Hosting

Survival Chinese | How to Compliment Delicious Food in Chinese?

Ever found yourself eating amazing Chinese food… but not knowing what to say? In this episode, you’ll learn simple, natural ways to compliment food in Chinese. 📝The Classic: DeliciousZhēn hǎochī!真好吃！This is really delicious!Tài hǎochī le!太好吃了！This is so delicious! 📝Talking About FlavorZhège wèidào zhēn bùcuò.这个味道真不错。This flavor is really good. Zhège wèidào jué le!这个味道绝了！This flavor is incredible! 📝Complimenting the CookingNǐ zuò de cài zhēn hǎochī.你做的菜真好吃。The food you cooked is delicious. Nǐ de chúyì zhēn bàng.你的厨艺真棒。Your cooking skills are great. 📝When You Really Love the FoodWǒ tài xǐhuān zhège cài le.我太喜欢这个菜了。I really love this dish. Xià cì wǒ hái xiǎng chī zhège.下次我还想吃这个。I want to eat this again next time. Hěn hé wǒ de wèikǒu.很合我的胃口。It really suits my taste.Want to sound more natural in every conversation?Book a free 1-on-1 Mandarin trial at eChineseLearning.com and start speaking confidently today! Powered by Firstory Hosting

Survival Chinese | How to Tell Restaurants What You Really Want in Chinese？

Want to order food in Chinese but not sure how to explain what you want? 🍜In this episode,we will share some practical phrases to help you at Chinese restaurants. You will learn: 🌶️When you want to control the spice👉Zhège là ma?这个辣吗？Is this spicy?👉Wēi là jiù xíng.微辣就行。Mild spicy is fine.👉Wǒ bù yào là.我不要辣。I don’t want it spicy.👉Tè là wǒ pà shòu bù liǎo.特辣我怕受不了。Extra spicy might be too much for me. 🥬When you need to avoid certain ingredients👉Bù yào cōng hé xiāngcài不要葱和香菜No scallions and no cilantro.👉Duì huāshēng guòmǐn对花生过敏Allergic to peanuts.👉Duō jiā yì diǎn suàn多加一点蒜Add a little more garlic.👉Shǎo fàng yán少放盐Less salt, please. 🍽️When you’re figuring out portions👉Yí gè rén chī de wán ma?一个人吃得完吗？Can one person finish this?👉Wǒmen liǎng gè rén, diǎn jǐ gè cài chà bù duō?Want to sound more natural in every conversation?Book a free 1-on-1 Mandarin trial at eChineseLearning.com and start speaking confidently today!我们两个人，点几个菜差不多？For two people, how many dishes should we order? Powered by Firstory Hosting