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Would You Like a Drink?
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ID: 1170 Newbie
Drinking is a big part of Chinese hospitality. Whether you're doing the inviting or the visiting, you need to know how to politely offer or decline a beverage in Mandarin. Listen to today's podcast to find out more!
Thu May 28 2009 | Jenny , Ken
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SIMPLIFIED | PINYIN | ENGLISH | |
---|---|---|---|
你 | nǐ | you | |
喝 | hē | to drink | |
什么 | shénme | what | |
不用 | bùyòng | no need |
你喝什么?
nǐ hē shénme ?
What would you like to drink?
不用了。
bùyòng le 。
No thanks, I'm good.
茶?水?果汁?
chá ?shuǐ ?guǒzhī ?
Tea? Water? Juice?
谢谢,真的不用了。
xièxie ,zhēnde bùyòng le 。
Thanks, I really don't need anything.
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