The common expressions 我不懂 (Wǒ bù dǒng) This is the most straightforward way to say “I don’t understand.” e.g. A：我这么讲这个问题，你懂不懂？(Wǒ zhème jiǎng zhège wèntí, nǐ dǒng bù dǒng?) Do you…

The common expressions and their uses in sentences 你有……吗？ (nǐ yǒu……ma？) This is the most direct and common way to ask “Do you have?” e.g. 你有笔吗？ (Nǐ yǒu bǐ ma?)…

The common expressions 我同意 (wǒ tóngyì) This is the most direct and common way to say “I agree” in Chinese. e.g. 我同意你的意见。 (Wǒ tóngyì nǐ de yìjiàn.) I agree with…

Let’s explore the common expressions and their uses in sentences for ‘What happened’ in Chinese. 发生了什么事？ (fāshēng le shénme shì?) This phrase literally means “What happened?” and is commonly used…

The common expressions 请原谅我 (qǐng yuánliàng wǒ) This is a common and polite way to say “Please forgive me.” e.g. 请原谅我迟到。 (Qǐng yuánliàng wǒ chídào.) Please forgive me for being…

The common expressions 这就是为什么 (zhè jiù shì wèishénme) This phrase literally means “This is why” and is used to explain a reason. e.g. 我昨天没睡好，这就是为什么我今天很累。 (Wǒ zuótiān méi shuì hǎo, zhè…

The common expressions and their uses in sentences 听我说 (tīng wǒ shuō) This is a direct way to say “listen to me,” often used to get someone’s attention before you…

The common expressions 干得好 (gàn de hǎo) This phrase is “Well done” and is often used in more casual or informal contexts. e.g. 干得好！这次比赛发挥得很棒。(Gàn de hǎo! Zhè cì bǐsài fāhuī…

The common expressions 没门儿 (méi ménr) This phrase is a colloquial way to say “No way” or “No chance” and literally means “no door.” e.g. 你想让我帮你？没门儿！ (Nǐ xiǎng ràng wǒ…