70 Must-Know Chinese Sentences: Listen Once A Day, Naturally Understand Fast Chinese

Summary

This transcript features a series of practical phrases in Japanese, designed to help learners navigate everyday conversations. The phrases cover a wide range of situations such as greetings, ordering food, making requests, discussing personal feelings, and traveling. It includes expressions for apologizing, clarifying misunderstandings, and interacting in both casual and formal settings. Ideal for those new to the Japanese language, this collection helps build a foundation for basic communication, offering essential vocabulary and sentence structures for real-world interactions.

Takeaways

• 😀 The speaker is learning Chinese and practices by using common phrases and sentences.
• 😀 The speaker asks basic questions about people's backgrounds, such as where they come from and if they have siblings.
• 😀 The speaker mentions their personal interest in learning Chinese as a hobby and that they have studied the language for three years.
• 😀 The speaker has not been to China and is still unable to speak Chinese fluently.
• 😀 The speaker faces technical issues during conversations, such as poor internet speed and freezing screens.
• 😀 The speaker requests others to speak slowly or repeat themselves when they do not understand something.
• 😀 The speaker often apologizes for interruptions or problems, like bad signals or slow internet.
• 😀 There are frequent mentions of daily life situations, such as being busy, not having time to go out, or dealing with traffic.
• 😀 The speaker asks practical questions about everyday activities, such as asking for Wi-Fi passwords, whether a seat is free, and the price of things.
• 😀 The speaker also engages in small talk, like asking if someone likes spicy food, recommending restaurants, or asking for restaurant recommendations.

Q & A

What is the speaker's level of proficiency in Chinese?

The speaker mentions that they have been learning Chinese for three years, with both offline and online studies, though they have never been to China and cannot speak any sentences yet.

What is one of the speaker's hobbies related to Chinese?

The speaker's hobby is learning Chinese, which they find enjoyable and have been pursuing for several years.

How does the speaker feel about their Chinese learning experience?

The speaker expresses that they are still in the process of learning and do not yet understand everything, indicating they are in the early stages of language acquisition.

What is a common phrase the speaker uses to apologize for technical issues?

The speaker frequently apologizes for slow internet or poor signal, using phrases like 'Sorry, the internet is a bit slow' and 'Sorry, the signal here is not very good'.

How does the speaker ask for help when they cannot hear or see properly?

The speaker uses phrases like 'Can you hear me?' and 'Can you see me?' to check if the communication is working correctly.

What does the speaker say when they are in a hurry or need to leave quickly?

The speaker uses phrases such as 'I’ll be right back!' and 'I’m coming soon!' to indicate they need to leave momentarily.

What kind of food does the speaker mention in the transcript?

The speaker asks if the person they are speaking to likes spicy food and also inquires about which restaurant serves the most authentic food.

How does the speaker deal with payment when dining at a restaurant?

The speaker asks about payment methods, including 'Can I pay with cash?' and 'Can I pay with a card?' They also mention not having Alipay.

What does the speaker ask for when trying to share location or contact?

The speaker asks for the location to be sent ('Send me the location!') and also asks for WeChat numbers ('What’s your WeChat number?').

How does the speaker handle potential misunderstandings or technical difficulties?

The speaker acknowledges difficulties by using phrases like 'Sorry, the internet is slow' or 'Sorry, the signal is not very good,' indicating they are aware of technical issues.