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