Landing in Beijing with zero Chinese is like stepping into a karaoke bar where you don’t know the lyrics. Memorise the 20 lines below and you’ll order dumplings, haggle for souvenirs, and find the restroom without frantic charades.
| 🇨🇳 Mandarin | 📝 Pinyin | 🇺🇸 Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 你好 | nǐ hǎo | Hello |
| 谢谢 | xièxie | Thank you |
| 不客气 | bú kèqi | You’re welcome |
| … | … | … |
| 厕所在哪里？ | cèsuǒ zài nǎlǐ? | Where’s the restroom? |
(Download the full one-page cheat sheet at the end.)
Pronunciation Tips
Focus on the 3rd-tone dip in nǐ hǎo and the falling 4th tone in xièxie.
How Leyo.ai Helps
- Phrase-of-the-Day Alerts keep each line top-of-mind while you pack.
- Scenario Simulations – Role-play ordering 小笼包 with an AI waiter until you nail it.
- Offline Flashcards – Perfect for the Great Firewall’s patchy Wi-Fi zones.
Grab the printable cheat sheet + a free Leyo.ai travel lesson here.
一路顺风 — safe travels!
