How to Start a Conversation with Chinese People
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ID: QW0138
Elementary
Today's Qing Wen is essential for all Chinese learners! If you've ever wanted to know why the heck everyone is asking whether or not you've eaten, or if you want to know culturally appropriate ways to greet people, then check out today's show. They might seem a bit strange at first, but these phrases will help you to be more friendly with neighbors and colleagues in no time.
Connie,John,Liliana
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吃了吗
chī 吃le 了ma 吗
Have you eaten?
吃了没有
chī 吃le 了méiyǒu 没有
Have you eaten yet?
吃饭了吗
chīfàn 吃饭le 了ma 吗
Have you eaten?
在吃饭的时间比如说早上八点钟左右中午十一二点下午五六点
zài 在chīfàn 吃饭de 的shíjiān 时间bǐrú shuō 比如说zǎoshang 早上bā diǎnzhōng 八点钟zuǒyòu 左右zhōngwǔ 中午shí yī èr diǎn 十一二点xiàwǔ 下午wǔ liù diǎn 五六点
During a meal. For example, at around 8 o'clock in the morning, 11 or 12 o'clock, 5 or 6 in the afternoon.
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