1600+ Essential Mandarin Phrases: Easy to Intermediate - Pocket Size Phrase Book for Travel

By Fluency Pro

Struggling to speak Chinese Mandarin like a native?

This Mandarin phrasebook is an invaluable guide for learning and speaking Mandarin while traveling. Designed for both beginners and advanced learners, learn how to speak in real life conversations with this organized guide.

Our book provides useful phonetic transcriptions of Mandarin words and phrases to use in the most common situations including greetings, ordering food, booking hotels, emergency situations, small talk… and so much more!

The layout is straightforward, so you can easily move from chapter to chapter and look up words at your own pace. This phrasebook is comprehensive and easy to use, providing you with a quick reference to learn Mandarin fast and effectively.

Features include:

• 1600+ Conversational Words and Phrases Organized by Situation
• Includes Mandarin and English Translations
• Phonetic Descriptions for Each Entry, Providing Easy Reference for Pronunciation

 

• Language: English
• Publisher: CB Books
• Release date: Jan 1, 2024
• ISBN: 9798223953821

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THE STRUCTURE OF THIS BOOK

This book contains approximately 1600 commonly used phrases in Mandarin sorted by context.

Standardized formatting ensures that you always have access to the English phrase, the Chinese translation, and a phonetic description of how to say it in Mandarin. To obtain a feel for how the written Mandarin sounds compared to how you already know it, you can utilize the phonetic transcription. Dashes have been used to separate each syllable in all transcriptions. The words are separated by commas. Capitalized syllables are emphasized, while those in lowercase are not.

1

ORDERING FOOD

Hi, table for two, please.

你好，请坐二人桌。

Nǐ HAO, qǐng zuò èr rén zhuō.

Could we have a booth/table, please?

我们可以有一个摊位/桌子吗？

Woh-MUN KUH-yee yo YEE-guh TUN-way / joh-DZUH mah?

Can we see the menu list, please?

我们可以看看菜单列表吗？

Wo-men KUH-yee kahn-KAN tsai-dahn lyeh-BYOW mah?

Can we see the wine list, please?

我们可以看看酒单吗？

WO-men KUH-yee kahn kahn jyoh DAHN mah?

What do you recommend?

你有什么建议吗？

NEE yo SHEN-muh jee-ahn-YEE ma?

Could we have some water, please?

我们可以喝点水吗？

woh-MEN kuh-YEE huh dyen shway MA?

Can I have the steak well-done, please?

请把牛排做得全熟好吗？

PLEEZ KOOKthe steyk WEL-duhn

Could I get a side of fries with that?

我可以配一份薯条吗？

wuh kuh-YEE PAY ee fun shoo TEE-ow ma?

Could we have some more bread, please?

我们能再吃点面包吗？

WOH-men nung zai CHIR dyen myen-BAOW mah?

I'm allergic to nuts, is there any dish without them?

我对坚果过敏，有没有没有它们的菜？

woh DWAY jyen gwaw GWAW min, yoh may YOH tah mun duh t-SIGH?

Can we pay separately, please?

我们可以单独付款吗？

WOH-men KUH-yee dahn-DOO foo-kwan MA?

This was delicious!

这太好吃了！

ZHE TAI hǎo CHI le!

Do you have any vegetarian options?

你们有素食选择吗？

nee MUN yo su-SHIR shoo-XUAN zay MA?

How spicy is this dish?

这道菜有多辣？

juh DAO sigh yo DWOH lah?

Can I have a glass of red/white wine?

我可以要一杯红/白葡萄酒吗？

Wǒ KEYI yào yī BEI hóng/bái PUT-áo-jiǔ ma?

Could we have some more napkins, please?

我们能再要些餐巾纸吗？

WO-men NENG zài YAO xiē CAN-jīn-ZHI ma?

This is not what I ordered.

这不是我订购的。

ze bù SHI wǒ dìng GOU deɪ

Can you please heat this up?

你能把这个加热一下吗？

nee nung bah JUH-guh JYAH-ruh ee shya ma?

Can we have the leftovers to go, please?

我们可以把剩饭剩菜带走吗？

woh-men KUH-yee bah SHUNG fahn shung TSAI dye-DZO ma?

Excuse me, is the service charge included?

请问，包括服务费吗？

CHING wen, bow-HWOR foo-woo-FAY ma?

Can we split the bill?

我们可以分摊账单吗？

WUH-men kuh-YEE fun-tahn jan-DAHN mah?

Can I get a to-go box for this?

我可以为此准备一个外带盒吗？

wo KEYI wèi ci ZHUN-bèi yīgè wài-DAI hé MA?

Is service included?

包括服务吗？

bao-KWOH foo-WOO mah?

Can we have separate checks, please?

我们可以单独检查吗？

wuh-men KUH-yee dahn DOO JEE-an-cha ma?

Can we see the dessert menu, please?

我们可以看看甜点菜单吗？

Woh-MUN kuh-YEE kahn-KAHN tee-ahn-dyen TSAI-dan mah?

This dish is too salty.

这道菜太咸了。

ZHE dào CAI tài XIAN le

Do you have any vegetarian options?

你们有素食选择吗？

nee-MUHN yo sou-SHIH syoo-an-ZUH ma?

Thank you, the meal was great.

谢谢，这顿饭很棒。

SHE-eh-SHE-eh, JUHdune fahn huhn BAHNG

I would like to order (item).

我要订购 [ ]。

woh-YAO-ding-GOU [ ]

Could you please recommend something?

你能推荐一些东西吗？

Nee NUNG TWEE-jyen ee-SYUH dong-SHEE ma?

Can I have a glass/bottle of...?

我可以要一杯/一瓶……吗？

Wǒ KEYI yào yī BEI/yī PING...... ma?

Can we have the bill, please?

我们可以要账单吗？

WO-men KETI yào ZHAN-gdān ma?

Can we pay separately/together?

我们可以单独/一起付款吗？

WO-men kěyǐ DANdú / yīqǐ FUK-uǎn ma?

Do you accept credit cards?

你们收信用卡吗？

nee MEN show sin YONG kah mah?

How much is it?

多少钱？

DWOH shao CHEE-an?

Could we have some more water, please?

我们可以再喝点水吗？

wuh men KEE-yee dz-YEN huh D-yen SHWEH ma?

Can we pay separately?

我们可以单独付款吗？

Woh-men KUH-yee dahn DOO FOO-kwahn ma?

2

BUYING TRAVEL TICKETS

*Insert the destination where applicable

How much is a one-way ticket to [destination]?

去[ ]的单程票多少钱？

CHEW [ ] duh dan CHUNG PYA-ow dwaw SHAOW chyen?

Do you have any discounts for students/seniors/military?

学生/老年人/军人有折扣吗？

SHWEH-szhung / LAO-nen-REN / jun-ren YOH zhay-KON ma?

Can I buy a round-trip ticket to [destination]?

我可以购买到[ ]的往返机票吗？

Wo KEYI gòu-MAI dào [ ] de WANG-fǎn jī-PIAO ma?

Are there any direct flights to [destination]?

有直达[ ]的航班吗？

YOU zhí DA [ ] de HANG bān MA?

Can I reserve a seat on this flight/train?

我可以预订这个航班/火车的座位吗？

Wo kěyǐ YUD-ìng ZHE-ge HANG-bān/HUO-chē de zuò-WEI ma?

What's the next available flight/train to [destination]?

下一班去[ ]的航班/火车是什么？

XIA yī BAN qù [ ] de HANG bān/huǒ CHE shì shén ME?

Is there a layover on this flight?

这个航班有中转吗？

juh GUH hahng-BAHN yoh jong-JWAHN ma?

Can I choose my seat on this flight?

我可以在这个航班上选择座位吗？

Wǒ KETI zài ZHE-ge HANG-bān shàng XUAN-zé zuò-WEI ma?

What's the earliest flight/train to [destination]?

到[ ]的最早航班/火车是什么时候？

DAO [ ] de zuì zǎo háng bān / HUO chē shì SHEN me shí HOU?

Can I change my flight/train schedule?

我可以更改我的航班/火车时刻表吗？

WUH kuh-YEE GUHNG-gai wuh DUH hahng-BAHN/hwuh-CHUH shih-kuh-BYOW mah?

What's the latest flight/train to [destination]?

去[ ]的最晚航班/火车是什么？

CHOO [ ] duh dzway wan HANG bahn/hwaw CHUH shih SHEN muh?

How long is the flight/train to [destination]?

到[ ]的航班/火车需要多长时间？

Dow MUH dee DEE duh hung bahn/hwaw CHUH shoo YOW dwuh CHA-hng shir j-YEN?

Is there a refund policy if I can't make my flight/train?

如果我无法搭乘航班/火车，是否有退款政策？

Roo-GWO wo WOO-fa daa-CHUNG hang-ban/hwoh-CHUH, shir-FOO yo TWAY-kwan juhng-SUH?

Do I need to show ID to purchase a ticket?

买票需要出示身份证吗？

my PEE-piao xu-YAO chu-shi SHEN-fen-zheng MA?

Can I get a receipt for my ticket?

我可以获得机票收据吗？

Wǒ KEYI huòdé jī-PIAO SHO-ujù ma

Is there an extra fee for baggage?

托运行李需要额外收费吗？

TUO yoon SHINGlee shoo YAO ay why show FAY ma?

Can I check in online?

我可以在线办理登机手续吗？

woh KUH-yee zai-SEE-yen ban-LEE DENG-jee show-SHOO ma?

Can I choose my seat when checking in?

我可以在办理登机手续时选择座位吗？

Wuh KUH-yee zai BAN-lee deng-JEE show-SHOO shir shoo-AHN-zuh DWUH-way ma?

How early should I arrive for my flight/train?

我应该多早到达我的航班/火车？

Wo ying-GAI duo zao DAO-da wo de hang-ban/hwoh-CHUH?

Can I bring a pet on the flight/train?

我可以带宠物上飞机/火车吗？

Woh kuh-YEE dye ch-ong-WOO sh-ANG fay-jee/hwaw-CHUH ma?

Is there a special section for families with children?

是否有专门针对有孩子的家庭的部分？

SHUR-foo yoh joe JWEN-mun jen-dway yoh HIGH-tzu duh JEE-ah-ting duh BOO-fun?

Is there a vegetarian option for meals on the flight/train?

飞机/火车上的餐点是否提供素食？

Fay-JEE/hwaw-CHUH shahng duh TSAhn dyen shih-foh tee-gawng soo-shr?

Can I request a special meal?

我可以要求特殊膳食吗？

Wǒ KEYI yāoqiú TES-hū SHAN-sè YIN-shí ma?

What is the maximum weight for baggage?

行李的最大重量是多少？

shing-LEE duh DWAH-dah jong-lee-ANG shir dwoh-SHAO?

Can I upgrade my seat/class?

我可以升级座位/舱位吗？

Wuh KUH-yee SHUNG-gee ZWOH-way/tsahng-WAY mah?

Is there Wi-Fi on the flight/train?

飞机/火车上有 Wi-Fi 吗？

FEY-jee/hwaw-CHUN shahng yooh Wi-Fi MHH?

Can I buy a ticket to [destination]?

我可以购买前往[ ]的机票吗？

wuh KUH-yee GOH-my CHYEN-wahng [ ] duh jee-PYOW mah?

How much is a ticket to [destination]?

去[ ]的车票多少钱？

CHOO [ ] CHUH-pyow DWUH-shaow CHEE-en?

When is the next bus to [destination]?

下一班去[ ]的公共汽车是什么时候？

SHA yee BAN choo [ ] duh GONG gong che shir shen me shi ho?

Where is the bus stop/platform for the bus to [destination]?

去[ ]的巴士/platfohrm 的巴士站在哪里？

CHEW [ ] DUH bah shih/ping tai DUH bah SHIH jhan zai na lee?

How much does a ticket to [destination] cost?

去[ ]的机票多少钱？

Choo [ ] JEE-pyao duo-SHAO chyen?

What time is the next train to [destination]?

下一班去[ ]的火车几点钟？

Shyah ee BAHN choo [ ] DUH hwaw-chuh jee DYEN jong?

How much does it cost to go to [destination]?

去[