The Rocket Chinese team wants you to feel comfortable around native speakers right from the start, and a few courteous expressions can go a long way when you’re a beginner. We’ll show you the difference between formal and informal expressions, so you can be sure you’re using the right tone for the situation.
Listen carefully to the audio and practice saying the Mandarin Chinese phrases aloud – you’ll have these mastered in no time. Just as in your native language, speaking to Chinese people in a polite manner will win you friends and gain you respect, so it’s worth making the effort!
Resources for further reading:
Pronouncing polite Chinese words
Spend some time with this lesson and listen to the link below to practice basic phrases like
“fēicháng gǎnxiè” (非常感谢)
“búkèqì” (不客气)
“duìbuqǐ” (对不起) and
“méi guānxi” (没关系).
Practice Your Pronunciation With Rocket Record
If you want more lessons on Chinese salutations then I recommend that you check out the following:
- How to pronounce different Chinese greetings.
- Chinese Salutations.
- Learn to say Goodbye in Chinese.
- Saying thank you in Chinese.
下次见！ Xiàcì jiàn!
Lin Ping: Rocket Chinese