The Chinese Video Phrasebook
by Memrise
- "I was black-out drunk"
- "It was so embarrasing"
- "I can't face people now"
- "I wish the earth would just swallow me up"
- "I'm a bit slow to warm up to new people"
- "we are not close"
- "he/she is very easy to get along with"
- "he/she seems unapproachable"
- "I quit!"
- "are you serious?"
- "of course not"
- "I'm just saying it"
- "I don't want to go to work"
- "I might be late"
- "my alarm didn't go off"
- "I got stuck in traffic"
- "I missed my stop"
- "I overslept"
- "makes sense"
- "you're right"
- "good question"
- "what do you think?"
- "good work"
- "I agree"
- "I screwed up"
- "I'll be told off"
- "I'll be fired"
- "no, that's not gonna happen"
- "don't worry"
- "don't overthink it"
- "don't take it personally"
- "are you done?"
- "I haven't started yet"
- "rest assured"
- "that's a relief"
- "I tend to procrastinate"
- "I need to complain"
- "you're so gossipy"
- "who isn't? / who doesn't?"
- "language / culture"
- "I can speak Chinese"
- "door / gate"
- "bright / clear"
- "green"
- "card / to block"
- "trapped / sleepy"
- "empty"
- "how many"
- "to open / to turn on"
- "to close / to turn off"
- "point / dot / a bit"
- "to rise / to start"
- "machine"
- "to charge / to fill"
- "shell"
- "what time do you open in the morning?"
- "many / much"
- "jin (weight equal to 500g)"
- "few / little"
- "work / labor"
- "hand"
- "to listen"
- "buy buy buy!"
- "I'm so bored"
- "car / vehicle"
- "left (direction)"
- "right (direction)"
- "long (duration of time)"
- "fork"
- "week / circle"
- "end / tip"
- "cup"
- "heavy"
- "light (weight)"
- "song"
- "to sing"
- "have you got plans for the weekend?"
- "to sleep"
- "to owe / to lack"
- "to await"
- "long"
- "short (for objects)"
- "to turn around / to revolve"
- "who's going?"
- "to understand"
- "any gossip?"
- "book"
- "to hurt / wound"
- "foot"
- "to jump"
- "to kick"
- "to run"
- "ball"
- "body"
- "woods"
- "forest"
- "to think"
- "meal / cooked rice"
- "to watch / to look"
- "sheep / goat"
- "meat / fish"
- "vegetable / dish"
- "spicy"
- "correct / pair"
- "I'm homesick"
- "evening / night / late"
- "I don't want to leave"
- "heart"
- "mouth"
- "to ask"
- "to call"
- "up / above / upon"
- "down / below"
- "power / strength"
- "be careful!"
- "old (for people and animal)"
- "king"
- "middle / within"
- "kingdom / country"
- "to speak / to say"
- "to enter"
- "to go out / to occur"
- "sky / heaven / day"
- "moon / month"
- "to sit"
- "to chat"
- "to play"
- "noon"
- "to eat"
- "water"
- "fire"
- "bag / to wrap"
- "full (after having food)"
- "hungry"
- "grain / cereal"
- "fragrant"
- "thirsty"
- "to drink"
- "home / family"
- "wood"
- "wrong / mistakes"
- "earth / dust"
- "ground / field"
- "prior / first"
- "back / behind"
- "to hit"
- "electric"
- "to go / to leave"
- "are you seeing someone?"
- "are your parents pressuring you?"
- "tell me about it (sarcastic)"
- "will you be my girlfriend?"
- "I love you"
- "will you marry me?"
- "they perform PDA every day"
- "here we go again"
- "I don't want to be the third wheel"
- "he/she is taken"
- "we're just friends"
- "he/she is not my type"
- "what do you like about him/her?"
- "you got me"
- "he/she has a good personality"
- "he/she is special"
- "we fell in love at first sight"
- "we clicked"
- "we are together"
- "we broke up"
- "we made up"
- "we're on and off"
- "he/she still hasn't replied to me"
- "I can't stand it anymore"
- "you overthought it"
- "are you jealous? (in courtship)"
- "says who?"
- "we are still friends"
- "do you still have feelings for him/her?"
- "it's complicated"
- "we are just too different"
- "I still can't get over him/her"
- "I've moved on"
- "he/she was just a back-up"
- "what a jerk!"
- "you alright?"
- "everything will be OK"
- "let it be"
- "you still have me"
- "I'll keep you company"
- "I'm just joking"
- "don't take it seriously！"
- "you're a genius!"
- "excuse me (to someone in your way)"
- "I'm sorry"
- "no worries"
- "I don't know"
- "great!"
- "you rule!"
- "excuse me, do you have Wi-Fi?"
- "call the police"
- "wait a sec!"
- "by the way"
- "my name is ..."
- "when?"
- "what's this?"
- "let's go"
- "I'll be right back"
- "right, got it"
- "my phone is dead"
- "really?!"
- "what should I do?"
- "can I pay with card?"
- "watch out! / be careful!"
- "yes, you can"
- "call an ambulance"
- "call the fire brigade"
- "no, I don't"
- "excuse me, where's the restroom?"
- "no, thanks"
- "are you hungry？"
- "I'm hungry again"
- "I'm a foodie"
- "we can order food in"
- "what do you want to eat?"
- "I don't mind whatever"
- "anything!"
- "let me think"
- "I haven't eaten yet"
- "come, let's eat out"
- "it's my treat"
- "posh!"
- "I'm gonna rely on you!"
- "hello, how many people?"
- "eat in or take away?"
- "do you have a reservation?"
- "follow me"
- "are you ready to order？"
- "any recommendations?"
- "I haven't decided yet"
- "it's up to you"
- "is this spicy?"
- "I don't eat spicy food"
- "not spicy, not happy"
- "the spicier the better"
- "anything you don't eat?"
- "I don't eat meat"
- "I eat everything"
- "anything to drink?"
- "just water is fine"
- "I'll have the same"
- "is it enough?"
- "just that for now"
- "if it's not enough, we'll order more"
- "I can't wait"
- "smells good!"
- "do you have forks?"
- "cheers! (toast)"
- "so tasty!"
- "I'm so full"
- "the bill, please!"
- "paying together or separately?"
- "we are paying separately"
- "what's your name?"
- "can I sit here?"
- "how old are you?"
- "take a guess"
- "I'm twenty six"
- "I'm old"
- "you are not old at all"
- "sorry"
- "that's not what I meant!"
- "you misunderstood"
- "what does this character mean?"
- "just a little bit"
- "how long have you been learning Chinese?"
- "it's been two years"
- "you speak very well"
- "I think so too"
- "I'm flattered"
- "it's just OK"
- "what do you do?"
- "what a coincidence"
- "me too"
- "how long have you been here?"
- "not very long"
- "I just arrived"
- "where are you from?"
- "which country are you from？"
- "can you speak English?"
- "do you know each other?"
- "we just met"
- "how did you meet?"
- "long story"
- "anyway!"
- "let's talk about something else"
- "what's the time?"
- "I need to go to the loo"
- "where do you live? / where are you staying?"
- "bad reviews"
- "it's got lots of good reviews"
- "there it is!"
- "looks nice!"
- "I like it"
- "hi, I booked a room"
- "here you go!"
- "what's the Wi-Fi password?"
- "I left my key card in the room"
- "the toilet isn't working"
- "which floor?"
- "are you open 24 hours？"
- "I don't understand"
- "what are you doing tomorrow?"
- "I'm going to hang out with friends"
- "do you want to join?"
- "are you free tomorrow?"
- "I've got plans"
- "next time!"
- "where are you guys going?"
- "we are going for karaoke"
- "can I join you?"
- "of course!"
- "it's killing me"
- "I'm a terrible singer"
- "I'm a bit shy"
- "It's fine!"
- "just sing for fun"
- "it sounds so nice!"
- "he/she sings very well"
- "I'm planning to stay at home"
- "eat, sleep, repeat"
- "no wonder"
- "no wonder you're single"
- "so what?"
- "so are you"
- "that's so hurtful"
- "that's so mean"
- "fair enough"
- "I'm not arguing with you"
- "you started it"
- "do you want to go out?"
- "is it fun?"
- "it's super fun"
- "it's alright"
- "how much is this?"
- "I don't have cash"
- "so expensive"
- "can you go a bit lower?"
- "you get what you pay for"
- "what the hell?"
- "money talks"
- "let's go shopping"
- "I'm broke"
- "how come？"
- "I did too much online shopping"
- "I'm gonna have to eat dirt"
- "gonna chop off my hands if I buy more"
- "good news!"
- "it's payday!"
- "is this on sale?"
- "is this free?"
- "can I try?"
- "I can't afford it"
- "I'm just looking"
- "what did you buy it for?"
- "buy one get one free"
- "which one？"
- "I don't know which one to choose"
- "I'm still wavering"
- "what's more scary than thrillers?"
- "I need to pay the rent"
- "do you need the receipt?"
- "do you have any change?"
- "keep the change"
- "if only I had a million"
- "just in case"
- "I need to save money"
- "let's talk about it tomorrow"
- "do you need help?"
- "did you come here alone?"
- "where should we meet?"
- "let's meet at the subway station"
- "it's best if you arrive early"
- "the earlier the better"
- "where are you?"
- "where are you now? (when waiting for someone)"
- "we need to buy tickets"
- "can you give me a hand?"
- "can you look after my luggage?"
- "don't forget to buy tickets"
- "I left my bag on the bus"
- "don't panic"
- "call them and ask"
- "are you in line?"
- "you first"
- "have you been here before?"
- "it's my first time here"
- "so many people!"
- "I waited for ages"
- "never mind"
- "since we're here"
- "I'm speechless"
- "I'm exhausted"
- "so annoying"
- "it's so hot"
- "it's freezing"
- "the weather's lovely today"
- "can you take a picture for me?"
- "one two three, cheese!"
- "let me post it"
- "don't forget to 'like' it!"
- "can I add you on WeChat?"
- "my dad thinks I look like him"
- "I don't think so"
- "that's right"
- "my dad's afraid of my mum"
- "he/she's grumpy"
- "heart! (to express gratitude)"
- "he/she has a sharp tongue but a soft heart"
- "my mum can't cook"
- "my dad cooks well"
- "honey / dear"
- "honey, I was wrong"
- "what were you wrong about?"
- "I was wrong about everything"
- "you're always right"
- "get over yourself!"
- "what else can I say?"
- "our dog is spoiled"
- "our dog lives a better life than I do"
- "my parents added me (on social media)"
- "I blocked them"
- "my family can see it"
- "I don't want them to see it"
- "so sneaky!"
- "he/she's annoying"
- "he/she's cute"
- "I'm better looking than him/her"
- "he/she is taller than me"
- "it's not my fault"
- "I blame my parents"
- "I don't blame you"
- "do you have an adapter?"
- "can I borrow it?"
- "that's so small"
- "that one's even smaller"
- "this one's the best"
- "let's just make do"
- "is there a restaurant nearby?"
- "is it far?"
- "we have to get up early tomorrow"
- "kill me"
- "I can't get up"
- "don't forget to set an alarm"
- "can I leave my luggage here?"
- "I'll come collect it in a while"
- "no problem!"
- "excuse me, are you going to the airport?"
- "when is the first one (vehicle)?"
- "when is the last one (vehicle)?"
- "AM or PM?"
- "I don't know how to drive"
- "I shouldn't drive"
- "we can take the bus"
- "that's not our bus"
- "our bus is coming"
- "I misread the time"
- "it's delayed"
- "how many stops?"
- "there's no more time"
- "take a taxi"
- "taxi!"
- "I get carsick"
- "I really need to use the restroom"
- "how long does it take to get there?"
- "almost there"
- "hang in there"
- "excuse me, how can I get to the subway station?"
- "I can't remember"
- "let me search"
- "go straight ahead"
- "turn left"
- "turn right"
- "turn left at the third crossing"
- "it's just on the opposite"
- "I have no sense of direction"
- "where do I change?"
- "how far is it from here?"
- "can you stop a minute?"
- "I need to get off"
- "it's a five-minute walk"
- "it's a half hour drive"
- "more or less"
- "I'm in a rush"
- "rushing doesn't help"
- "let's cross that bridge when we come to it"
- "finally arrived"
- "hello? (on the phone)"
- "what are you doing?"
- "I'm about to go to sleep"
- "so early"
- "what can I help you with?"
- "do you want to go to the movies?"
- "how many are we?"
- "who is going?"
- "how much do I owe you?"
- "I'll transfer it to you"
- "take your time"
- "it's done"
- "did you receive it?"
- "tell me if you haven't received it"
- "I know where you live"
- "I'll see you then"
- "okay, bye (on the phone)"
- "I'm not feeling well"
- "I caught a cold"
- "come on! / get out of here!"
- "don't stand me up"
- "I arrived"
- "I'm on the way!"
- "actually I haven't left yet"
- "I'm almost there!"
- "you promise?"
- "I swear!"
- "actually I've just left"
- "don't wait for me"
- "see you in a bit!"
- "out of 10, what score would you give?"
- "negative score!"
- "I almost fell asleep"
- "there weren't any bathroom breaks throughout!"
- "it's mind blowing"
- "I didn't understand it"
- "at least the popcorn is crunchy"
- "do you want to go for a drink?"
- "if I'm not drunk, I'm not going home"
- "how are you getting home?"
- "I'll walk you to the subway station"
- "safe travels!"
- "let's meet up again soon"
- "I've arrived home"
- "good night"