Scene Chinese

Chinese for social situations.

Some Chinese expressions are not hard because of grammar. They are hard because of tone: whether you sound relaxed, annoyed, polite, distant, or socially aware.

Useful phrases in this scene

suíbiàn

随便

anything is fine; whatever; casual

Open phrase
suàn le

算了

forget it; never mind; let it go

Open phrase
gěi miànzi

给面子

to show respect; to give someone face

Open phrase

Suggested learning order

  1. 1. 随便anything is fine; whatever; casual
  2. 2. 算了forget it; never mind; let it go
  3. 3. 给面子to show respect; to give someone face

Where to go next

Save useful phrases, review them daily, then use a Word Pack or course when you want structure.