The common expressions 我在路上(了) (wǒ zài lù shàng le) This phrase literally means “I am on the road” or “I’m on my way.” It’s the most common and direct way to express that you are heading somewhere. e.g. 快到了，我在路上了。 (Kuài dào le, wǒ zài lù shàng le.) I’m almost there, I’m on my way. 我已经出发了，现在在路上。… The post Various ways to say “on my way” in Chinese appeared first on ..read more

The common expressions 放轻松 (fàng qīngsōng) This phrase means “relax” or “take it easy.” It is often used to tell someone to relax physically or mentally in a situation. e.g. 别紧张，放轻松，事情会顺利的。 (Bié jǐnzhāng, fàng qīngsōng, shìqíng huì shùnlì de.) Don’t be nervous, take it easy, everything will go smoothly. 放轻松点，别压力太大。 (Fàng qīngsōng diǎn, bié yālì… The post Various ways to say “Take it easy” in Chinese appeared first on ..read more

The common expressions 随便你 (suíbiàn nǐ) / 随你 (suí nǐ) 随便你 or 随你 means “it’s up to you” or “do as you please” and is commonly used in casual situations when you don’t have a preference. e.g. 去哪儿随（便）你，我都可以。 (Qù nǎ’er suíbiàn nǐ, wǒ dōu kěyǐ.) Where we go is up to you, I’m fine with… The post Various ways to say “It’s up to you” in Chinese appeared first on ..read more

The common expressions 这次不行 (zhè cì bù xíng) This phrase literally means “not this time” and is commonly used to express that something is not possible or won’t happen on this occasion. e.g. 我们下周出去玩吧，这次不行。 (Wǒmen xià zhōu chūqù wán ba, zhè cì bù xíng.) Let’s go out next week; not this time. A: 你能帮我做这个报告吗？(Nǐ néng… The post Various ways to say “Not This Time” in Chinese appeared first on ..read more

The common expressions 永不放弃 (yǒng bù fàngqì) This phrase means “never give up” and is the most direct and common way to express perseverance in Chinese. It emphasizes determination and resilience. e.g. 无论遇到什么困难，我们永不放弃。 (Wúlùn yù dào shénme kùnnán, wǒmen yǒng bù fàngqì.) No matter what difficulties we face, we will never give up. 在追求梦想的路上，要永不放弃。 (Zài… The post Various ways to say “Never give up” in Chinese appeared first on ..read more

The common expressions 有道理 (yǒu dàolǐ) This phrase means “makes sense” or “reasonable.” It is often used to agree with someone’s point or argument. e.g. 你说的有道理，我同意。 (Nǐ shuō de yǒu dàolǐ, wǒ tóngyì.) What you said makes sense, I agree. 这个方案有道理，我们可以试试。 (Zhège fāng’àn yǒu dàolǐ, wǒmen kěyǐ shìshì.) This plan makes sense, we can give… The post Various ways to say “Make sense” in Chinese appeared first on ..read more

The common expressions 找 (zhǎo) This is the most common way to say “looking for” in Chinese. It is used in everyday situations to mean searching or trying to find something. e.g. 我在找我的手机。 (Wǒ zài zhǎo wǒ de shǒujī.) I am looking for my phone. 你在找谁？ (Nǐ zhǎo shéi?) Who are you looking for? 他找不到钥匙了。… The post Various ways to say “Looking for” in Chinese appeared first on ..read more

The common expressions 开（个）玩笑 (kāi gè wánxiào) This is the most common way to say “just kidding” in Chinese. It literally means “making a joke” and is used in casual conversations to clarify that what was said was not serious. e.g. 别当真，我只是开个玩笑。 (Bié dāngzhēn, wǒ zhǐshì kāi gè wánxiào.) Don’t take it seriously, I’m just… The post Various ways to say “Just kidding” in Chinese appeared first on ..read more

The common expressions 我很忙 (wǒ hěn máng) This is the most common way to say “I’m busy” in Chinese. It can be used in casual conversations to express that you’re occupied or have a lot to do. e.g. 最近工作太多了，我很忙。 (Zuìjìn gōngzuò tài duō le, wǒ hěn máng.) I have too much work lately, I’m very… The post Various ways to say “I’m busy” in Chinese appeared first on ..read more

The common expressions 我保证 (wǒ bǎozhèng) 我保证 is the most direct way to say “I promise” in Chinese. It can be used in both formal and informal settings to assure someone that you will do something. e.g. 我保证明天会完成任务。 (Wǒ bǎozhèng míngtiān huì wánchéng rènwù.) I promise I will finish the task tomorrow. 我保证不再迟到了。 (Wǒ bǎozhèng… The post Various ways to say “I promise” in Chinese appeared first on ..read more