Chinese by situations

Ready words and phrases for real scenarios — with pinyin, translation and a dedicated page for every phrase.

Food

In a restaurant / cafe

Order food, clarify spice level, ask for water, pay, and handle basic restaurant moments.

Transport

In a taxi

Give an address, explain a route, ask to stop, and check the fare.

Shopping

In a shop

Ask the price, inspect goods, ask about size or color, try things on, pay, and ask for a receipt.

Transport

In the metro

Find a station, choose a line, transfer, understand the direction, and find the right exit.

Travel

In a hotel

Check-in, booking, passport, room, breakfast, and basic reception requests.

Travel

At the airport

Check in, drop luggage, find the gate, understand delays, and collect baggage.

Travel

Asking for directions

Show a point on the map, ask how to walk there, how far it is, and where to turn.

Messaging

In WeChat and chats

Short messages, plans, confirmations, polite replies, and business chat.

Health

At the doctor / pharmacy

Explain basic symptoms, ask for medicine, mention allergies, and understand dosage.

Social

Introducing yourself

Say your name, country, city, work, interests, and explain that you study Chinese.

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