Learn Chinese for Beginners: Top 30 Essential Phrases | Lesson 1: Greetings & Survival Phrases

👋 Welcome to your very first Chinese lesson!
Are you ready to start speaking Mandarin? In this video, we are going to master the absolute basics. Whether you are planning a trip to China, taking the HSK exam, or just want to impress your friends, this is where you start!

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In Lesson 1, we focus on "Greetings" (问候) and "Small Talk" (寒暄).
I will walk you through the cheat sheet shown in the video, teaching you not just the meaning, but the correct pronunciation and tones for each phrase.
You don't need to memorize thousands of characters yet. Let's start with the phrases you will use every single day.
💡 What you will learn in this video:
✅ Essential Greetings: How to say Hello, Good morning, Goodnight, and Goodbye naturally.
✅ Self-Introduction: How to ask "What's your name?" and introduce yourself.
✅ Survival Small Talk: Yes/No, Thank you, Sorry, and how to say "I don't understand."
✅ Key Vocabulary: Practical words like "Please," "Excuse me," and asking "What is that?"

Don't forget to repeat after me to practice your tones!
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