Yǒu dàolǐ 有道理 Makes sense / That’s reasonable
This phrase is often used in conversations to express subtle agreement or acknowledgment of another person’s opinion. It’s polite and slightly reserved, showing you accept their point without full commitment.
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1. yǒu yī diǎn 有一点 (a little bit)
This phrase is often used to soften descriptions or express a mild degree of something, especially with emotions or situations. It can carry different feelings depending on intonation and context.
Example:
Wǒ yǒu yī diǎn lèi.
我有一点累。…
Tài xìng yùn le!
太幸运了！
So lucky!
Zhēn xìng yùn!
真幸运！
Such good luck!
Yùn qì bào péng!
运气爆棚！
Luck explosion!
Tiān xuǎn zhī zǐ!
天选之子！
Chosen by heaven!
Zǒu gǒu shǐ yùn le!
走狗屎运了！
Hitting the jackpot!
Yùn …
When you’re completely fed up – emotionally DONE.
Wǒ shòu gòu le.
我受够了。
I’m so done.
Wǒ shòu gòu le zhè fèn gōng zuò!
我受够了这份工作！
I’m so done with this job!
For when someone’s excuses just drive you nuts…
Fán …
Zhè yào zěn me chī?
这药怎么吃？
How do I take this medicine?
Yī tiān chī jǐ cì?
一天吃几次？
How many times per day?
Měi cì chī jǐ piàn?
每次吃几片？
How many pills each time?
Fàn qián chī hái shì fàn hòu …
Wǒ bù shū fú.
我不舒服。
I’m not feeling well.
Wǒ tóu téng.
我头疼。
I have a headache.
Wǒ fā shāo le.
我发烧了。
I have a fever.
Wǒ dù zi téng.
我肚子疼。
I have a stomachache.
Hóu lóng tòng
喉咙痛
Sore …
Wǒ xiǎng jiǎn tóu fà.
我想剪头发。
I’d like a haircut.
Wǒ xiǎng jiǎn duǎn yī diǎn.
我想剪短一点。
I want it a bit shorter.
Xiū jiǎn yī xià liú hǎi.
修剪一下刘海。
Trim the bangs a little.
Xiū jiǎn fà wěi.
修剪发尾。
Trim …
zǎo shang hǎo
早上好
Good morning!
Chī zǎo cān le ma?
吃早餐了吗？
Have you eaten breakfast?
Zhōng wǔ hǎo
中午好
Good noon (around midday)
xià wǔ hǎo
下午好
Good afternoon!
Chī wǔ fàn le ma?
吃午饭了吗？
Have you eaten lunch?
…
Cè suǒ
厕所
Qǐng wèn, cè suǒ zài nǎ lǐ?
请问，厕所在哪里？
Excuse me, where is the bathroom?
Cè suǒ zài nǎ biān?
厕所在哪边？
Which way is the bathroom?
Zhè lǐ yǒu cè suǒ ma?
这里有厕所吗？
Is there a bathroom here?
…
Nǐ hǎo, wǒ jiào…
你好，我叫…
Hi, my name is…
Hěn gāo xìng rèn shi nǐ.
很高兴认识你。
Nice to meet you.
Nǐ shì cóng nǎ lǐ lái de?
你是从哪里来的？
Where are you from?
Nǐ píng shí xǐ huān zuò shén me?
你平时喜欢做什么？…
Nǐ zuì jìn zěn me yàng?
你最近怎么样？
How have you been lately?
Tiān qì zhēn hǎo!
天气真好！
The weather is great!
Nǐ shì zuò shén me gōng zuò de?
你是做什么工作的？
What do you do for work?
Nǐ xǐ huān zhè lǐ ma?…
Wǒ kě yǐ shì yī xià ma?
我可以试一下吗？
Can I try it on?
Dāng rán kě yǐ，nǐ xiǎng shì nǎ yī jiàn?
当然可以，你想试哪一件？
Of course! Which one would you like to try?
Wǒ xiǎng shì shì zhè ge.
我想试试这个。
I want …
Qǐng wèn, yǒu Wi-Fi ma?
请问，有Wi-Fi吗？
Excuse me, do you have Wi-Fi?
Yǒu de, xū yào mì mǎ.
有的，需要密码。
Yes, but you’ll need the password.
Nà mì mǎ shì shén me?
那密码是什么？
What’s the password?
Shì “coffee123”, quán xiǎo xiě.
是“coffee123”，全小写。
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1. 葛优躺 (gě yōu tǎng) “Ge You slouch”
Named after a famous actor’s slumped pose in a TV show, it’s the ultimate expression of being lazy and unbothered.
Example:
Jīntiān bù xiǎng dòng, jiù xiǎng gě yōu tǎng. 今天不想动，就想葛优躺。 I don’t want to move today—just …
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Quick Meaning:
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Agreeing: “Okay!” 行！(Xíng!) Simple, firm, enthusiastic.
Sarcastic “Fine Whatever” 行行行… (Xíng xíng xíng…) Often said quickly and repeatedly = “Fine, whatever you say (I give up).”
Refusal: “Not Okay” 不行！(Bù xíng!) Clear “No!” — no negotiation.
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