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  How To Speak Basic Chinese

  Planning a visit to China? These phrases may come in handy. To complete this How-To you will need: Language skills and A good memory. have fun! Step 1: Say hello Say "Ni hao" when you meet someone — or want to meet them. It means "Hello." Add "ma" at the end — "Ni hao ma?"—and you're asking, "How are you?" Step 2: Introduce yourself Introduce yourself by saying, "Ni hao, wo jiao..." which means, "Hello, my name is..." Then ask for their name: "Ni jiao shenme-mingzi?" Step 3: How are you? If someone asks, "Chifanle meiyou?" — "Have you eaten?" — just nod yes and say, "Xie xie," which means "thanks." Tip: This question is the equivalent of asking, "How are you?" Step 4: Be polite Remember your manners! Use "ging," "duibuqi," and "bu kuh qi"—"please," "excuse me," and "you're welcome." Step 5: Buy someone a drink Ask "Wo ke yi qing ni he yi bei ba"—"May I buy you a drink?" Tip: "Pi jiu" means "beer" and "hong jiu" means "wine." Step 6: Get a price Inquire about a price by saying, "Duoshao qian?"—or "How much?" Tip: The Chinese currency is called renminbi, and the units are yuan, jiao (also known as mao), and fen. Step 7: Find a bathroom Should you need to freshen up, ask, "Ce suo zai nar?"—"Where can I find a restroom?" Step 8: Express admiration To express your admiration, say, "Wo xi huan ni"—"I like you." "Ni zhen piao liang" means "You are wonderful." Step 9: Ask for a kiss Request a kiss with "Wo xiang wen ni?" Warning: Context is everything—the word for kiss, "wen," is the same word for smell. Step 10: Get directions to a hospital To find a hospital, ask, "Yiyuan zai nar?" Step 11: Ask your roommates to quiet down Kindly ask your roommates to quiet down by saying, "bi zui," which means "shut your trap." Step 12: Find the train or bus When it's time to depart, find your way to public transportation by asking, "Huoche zhan zai nar " — "Where is the train station?" — or "Qong qong qiche zai nar " — "Where is the bus station?" Step 13: Say goodbye Bid a fond farewell with "zai jian." Or you can just say, "Bye, bye." Thanks for watching How To Speak Basic Chinese Phrases! If you enjoyed this video subscribe to the Howcast YouTube channel! http://www.youtube.com/user/Howcast

  From ErniePyle on: 6/2/11views: 1159
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  Father Guido Sarducci's Five Minute University

  Father Guido Sarducci teaches what an average college graduate knows after five years from graduation in five minutes. Foreign Language Economics Theology :)

  From ErniePyle on: 5/12/11views: 1958
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  Offensive Beer

  The Beer Guy tastes 4 international brews with really nasty names at Liquor Locker on St. Joe at Franklin. Hit www.liqourlocker.org and www.bourbonblog.com.

  From BeerGuy on: 8/6/10views: 3690
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  Home Video Studio

  We want to make your child a star! Evansville, Indiana - Family TIME Videos A FamilyTIME Video will make your child a star of his or her own video. From your home video tapes, we will create a professionally edited program featuring the highlights you choose. With professionally compiled special effects, title and music, the FamilyTime™ Video is the perfect gift for grandparents, long distance friends and relatives for all family events and holidays.

  From Rafa5615 on: 7/21/09views: 800