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[quote=LEMONCACTUS,258973]Ellyse is correct, but then, everyone needs to start somewhere, and you'll find that most Chinese people you'll meet will really appreciate it if you try to use a little Chinese in conversation. To be a bit more helpful, here are some very simple phrases: 1. Hello| 你好|nǐhǎo 2. Goodbye|再见|zàijiàn 3. Thanks|谢谢|xièxie 4. I don't want it/I don't want to|我不要了|wǒ bù yàole 5. I don't understand|我听不懂|wǒ tīngbùdǒng No 4 is very useful :) Two things you need to know are that: 1. The pronunciation of letters in pinyin and English are NOT always the same. For instance the "x" in "xiexie" is more like the English "shhh" sound. 2. The language is tonal. Which means you need to have an idea of the four tones and how to say them. I really recommend investing in a phrasebook. When I first came to China I used mine all the time and found it really helpful. It's A Rough Guide Mandarin Phrasebook.[/quote]
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