Emergency · Mandarin Travel Phrases MANDARIN TRAVEL PHRASES · SCENE 07 BOARDING PASS TO MANDARIN Emergency 緊急狀況jǐnjí zhuàngkuàng紧急状况jǐnjí zhuàngkuàng Calling for help, seeing a doctor, reporting something lost or stolen, and contacting your embassy — the phrases you hope you never need, but should have ready. SOS Doctor Lost/Theft Embassy Region Taiwan China Pinyin Show…
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Chinese Sightseeing Phrases
Sightseeing · Mandarin Travel Phrases MANDARIN TRAVEL PHRASES · SCENE 06 BOARDING PASS TO MANDARIN Sightseeing 觀光景點guānguāng jǐngdiǎn观光景点guānguāng jǐngdiǎn Buying tickets, asking for information, taking photos, and finding your way around — everything you’ll need to say at a tourist attraction. Tickets Info Photos Explore Region Taiwan China Pinyin Show Hide Translation Eng 日 한…
Restaurant Chinese
Restaurant Ordering · Mandarin Travel Phrases MANDARIN TRAVEL PHRASES · SCENE 04 BOARDING PASS TO MANDARIN Restaurant Ordering 餐廳點餐cāntīng diǎncān餐厅点餐cāntīng diǎncān Getting seated, reading the menu, ordering, handling allergies, and paying the bill — everything you’ll need to say at a restaurant. Seated Order Dietary Pay Region Taiwan China Pinyin Show Hide Translation Eng 日…
Mandarin Hotel Phrases
Accommodation · Mandarin Travel Phrases MANDARIN TRAVEL PHRASES · SCENE 03 BOARDING PASS TO MANDARIN Accommodation 住宿zhùsù住宿zhùsù Checking in, asking about hotel facilities, reporting a problem, and checking out — everything you’ll need to say at the front desk. Check-in Amenities Report Issue Check-out Region Taiwan China Pinyin Show Hide Translation Eng 日 한 01…
Mandarin Travel Phrases
Getting Around · Mandarin Travel Phrases MANDARIN TRAVEL PHRASES · SCENE 02 BOARDING PASS TO MANDARIN Getting Around 交通jiāotōng交通jiāotōng Hailing a taxi, riding the metro, and asking for directions — the phrases that get you from the airport to your hotel, and everywhere after. Taxi Metro Directions Region Taiwan China Pinyin Show Hide Translation Eng…
Chinese Airport Phrases
Airport Arrival · Mandarin Travel Phrases MANDARIN TRAVEL PHRASES · SCENE 01 BOARDING PASS TO MANDARIN Airport Arrival 機場入境jīchǎng rùjìng机场入境jīchǎng rùjìng From landing to customs — immigration questions, baggage claim, currency exchange, and buying a SIM card. Everything you’ll need to say on arrival. Arrival Immigration Baggage Exit Region Taiwan China Pinyin Show Hide Translation…
Chinese Slang – 吃瓜 chīguā
Chigua 吃瓜吃瓜 · Chīguā In one line Literally “eating watermelon” — popular internet slang for being an onlooker or bystander watching juicy gossip unfold without getting involved. Definition 動詞动词 V. Literally meaning “to eat watermelon,” this widely used internet slang refers to being an innocent bystander or spectator who is watching public gossip, celebrity drama,…
Chinese Slang – 破防 pòfáng
Pofang 破防破防 · Pòfáng In one line Literally “breaking defense” — internet slang for when certain words, posts, or events deeply touch your heart, hit your soft spot, or trigger strong emotional waves like being moved or breaking down. Definition 動詞／形容詞动词／形容词 V. / ADJ. Originally a gaming term meaning “breaking the opponent’s defense,” 破防破防 has…
Shopping in Chinese
Shopping · Mandarin Travel Phrases MANDARIN TRAVEL PHRASES · SCENE 05 BOARDING PASS TO MANDARIN Shopping 購物gòuwù购物gòuwù Asking the price, bargaining, trying things on, and checking out — everything you’ll need to say while shopping. Price Bargain Fitting Checkout Region Taiwan China Pinyin Show Hide Translation Eng 日 한 01 Asking the Price Traveler 這個zhège这个zhège多少錢duōshao…
The Moon Represents My Heart
Song 月亮代表我的心月亮代表我的心 The Moon Represents My Heart Lyrics — Sun Yi · Composition — Weng Ching-hsi · Arrangement — Lu Dongni This is one of the most recognizable Mandarin songs of all time. It was first recorded by Chen Fen-lan in 1973, but it was Teresa Teng’s 1977 recording that turned it into a classic…