Useful chunks

Learn phrases people actually say.

Short expressions with pinyin, English, usage notes, and real example sentences.

Starterdaily

没关系

Use after someone apologizes or when you want to say something is not a problem.

It is okay; no problem.

Elementarybusiness

辛苦了

Common at work when someone has put in effort. English has no perfect direct equivalent.

Thanks for your hard work.

Starterdaily

好久不见

Use when you meet someone after a long time. Friendly and common.

Long time no see.

Beginnerdaily

你有空吗?

A simple way to ask if someone has time. Use 请问 before it for a more polite tone.

Are you free?

Elementarylesson

会, 能, 可以: three ways to say can in Chinese

Learn the difference between 会, 能, and 可以 with examples, pinyin, English translations, and usage notes.

I can speak Chinese, but I cannot go today.