As the Thanksgiving season approaches, why not add a touch of cultural flair to your celebrations by incorporating some key Chinese phrases? Whether you’re hosting Chinese friends or simply want to infuse a bit of linguistic diversity into your gathering, here are the top 10 Chinese phrases you need to know for a memorable Thanksgiving:
1. “谢谢” (Xièxiè) – Thank You
For example:
谢谢！(Xièxiè!) – Thank you!
不客气。(Bú kèqì.) – You’re welcome.
2. “感恩” (Gǎn’ēn) – Thanksgiving
For example:
感恩节快乐。(Gǎn’ēn jié kuàilè.) – Happy Thanksgiving.
3. “我爱你” (Wǒ ài nǐ) – I Love You
For example:
我爱你！(Wǒ ài nǐ!) – I love you!
我也爱你！(Wǒ yě ài nǐ!) – I love you too!
4. “家人” (Jiārén) – Family
For example:
我们是一家人。(Wǒmen shì yījiārén.) – We are a family.
5. “父母” (Fùmǔ) – Parents
For example:
这是我的父母。(Zhè shì wǒ de fùmǔ.) – These are my parents.
6. “小朋友” (Xiǎo péngyǒu) – Children
For example:
小朋友，你好！(Xiǎo péngyǒu, nǐ hǎo!) – Hello, children!
7. “好吃” (hǎo chī) – Delicious
For example:
太好吃了！(Tài hǎo chī le!) – It’s delicious!
8. “吃饭” (Chīfàn) – Eat
For example：
我们吃饭吧！(Wǒmen chīfàn ba!) – Let’s eat!
9.“甜点 ”(Tiándiǎn) – Dessert
For example:
我喜欢今天的甜点。(Wǒ xǐhuān jīntiān de tiándiǎn. ) – I like today’s dessert.
甜点很好吃。(Tiándiǎn hěn hǎo chī.) – The dessert is very delicious.
10.“干杯” (Gānbēi) – Cheers
For example:
我们干杯！(Wǒmen gānbēi!) – Let’s make a toast!
Incorporate these phrases into your Thanksgiving celebrations to add a meaningful and cultural touch to the festivities. Wishing you a joyous and gratitude-filled holiday season!
