Basic Greetings
Hello
你好
Thank you
谢谢
You're welcome
不客气
Nice to meet you
很高兴见到你
Good morning
早上好
Good afternoon
下午好
Good evening
晚上好
What's your name?
你叫什么名字？
Daily Conversations
How are you?
你好吗？
I'm fine, thank you
我很好，谢谢
Goodbye
再见
Transportation Phrases
Where is the subway station?
地铁站在哪里？
I want to take a taxi
我要打车
How much is the fare?
多少钱？
Dining & Food
I would like to order
我要点菜
The bill, please
请结账
It's delicious
很好吃
Emergency Phrases
Help!
救命！
Call the police
报警
I need a doctor
我需要医生
Common Signs
Entrance
入口
Exit
出口
Toilet
厕所
Travel Tips:
- Always carry a phone with these phrases saved for quick reference
- Practice the tones as they are crucial for correct pronunciation
- Most young Chinese people in cities understand basic English
- Download a translation app as backup
- Learn numbers first as they are essential for shopping and transportation