Real-Life Chinese Expressions

🗣️ Say This Instead: “还行吧 / 还不错” (hái xíng ba / hái búcuò)

Instead of the robotic “我很好” (wǒ hěn hǎo), try these natural, friendly ways to reply to “How are you?” and sound more like a native speaker.

🗣️ Say This Instead: “行 / 没问题 / 好的” (xíng / méi wèntí / hǎo de)

Learn how to say “yes” more naturally in Chinese. Instead of the textbook word “可以 (kěyǐ),” try using casual expressions like “行,” “没问题,” or “好的” — just like native speakers!

🗣️ Say This Instead: “不好意思 (bù hǎo yìsi)”

Learn when to say “不好意思 (bù hǎo yìsi)” instead of “对不起”! It’s softer, more polite, and used in many everyday situations — perfect for real conversations.

🗣️ Say This Instead: “不太清楚 (bú tài qīngchu)”

“我不知道” sounds flat and too direct in daily conversations. Learn how to sound more natural by saying “不太清楚” — a softer and more real-life way to say “I’m not sure.”

🗣️ Say This Instead: "最近怎么样? (zuìjìn zěnmeyàng)"

“你好吗？” sounds too formal. Here’s what native speakers say instead — and why it matters for your daily Chinese.