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Practical Chinese to English translation guide
Use the translator above for a quick first draft, then use the notes and everyday expressions below to preserve the meaning while making the result sound natural in English.
Chinese and English at a glance
| Chinese | English | |
|---|---|---|
| Writing system | Hans · 简体中文 | Latn · Aa |
| Typical word order | SVO / T–C | SVO |
| Word spacing | 你好世界 | hello · world |
| Formality cues | 你 · 您 | you · Sir / Ms |
Common words and phrases in Chinese and English
These are useful everyday expressions in a neutral or polite style. Wording may vary by country, situation, and level of formality.
| Chinese | English |
|---|---|
| 你好 | Hello |
| 早上好 | Good morning |
| 晚上好 | Good evening |
| 再见 | Goodbye |
| 请 | Please |
| 谢谢 | Thank you |
| 不客气 | You’re welcome |
| 不好意思 | Excuse me |
| 对不起 | I’m sorry |
| 你好吗？ | How are you? |
| 我很好，谢谢 | I’m fine, thank you |
| 是的 | Yes |
| 不是 | No |
| 也许 | Maybe |
| 我不明白 | I don’t understand |
| 请再说一遍，可以吗？ | Could you repeat that, please? |
| 你会说英语吗？ | Do you speak English? |
| 我需要帮助 | I need help |
| 你能帮我吗？ | Can you help me? |
| 洗手间在哪里？ | Where is the bathroom? |
| …在哪里？ | Where is…? |
| 这个多少钱？ | How much does this cost? |
| 现在几点？ | What time is it? |
| 我叫… | My name is… |
| 很高兴认识你 | Nice to meet you |
Before using your English translation
- Read the whole translation once for meaning instead of checking isolated words only.
- Make sure it sounds natural in English and does not copy the source word order mechanically.
- Double-check names, numbers, dates, measurements, links, and product terms.
- For legal, medical, financial, or publication-ready text, ask a qualified English speaker for a final review.