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How do you talk to a Chinese person?
Chinese can ask what seem to be quite personal questions. Be polite and gracious and evade anything you’re not comfortable with, or you may enjoy the freedom to talk about some things that you don’t back home. Find common areas to talk about: family, food, sports, etc.
What is the Chinese attitude?
Chinese people prefer modesty and keeping a low profile both in regard to their own achievements and status as well as their interactions with others. Traditionally, in the course of polite conversation, Chinese people will downplay their own positions and achievements while emphasizing those of others.
Is speaking Chinese difficult?
The Chinese language is often considered one of the world’s most difficult languages to learn, but this sentiment is a major oversimplification. Like any language, learning Chinese has its challenges. As a language learner, placing yourself in an ideal learning environment is key to learning Chinese.
How do you chat in Chinese?
Smartphone Apps
- WeChat (or Weixin 微信) WeChat is one of the most popular free messaging apps in China and provides many features compared to other social messaging apps, such as Facebook Messenger.
- WhatsApp.
- QQ.
- WeCom.
- Weibo (Not Blocked)
- Snow (Not Blocked)
- Twitter (Blocked)
- Reddit (Blocked)
What are chat rooms in China?
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- ChineseLanguage via Discord. If you’re not familiar with it, Discord is a chat app that allows for audio and text communication between users on any particular channel.
- LingQ.
- MasterChinese via Slack.
- WeSpeke.
- Eggbun Education.
- HelloTalk.
Do Chinese people talk with you?
As long as you are not asking about their salary, their problems, or anything else that is too personal, Chinese people will talk with you. You may be surprised to find that you actually share quite a lot of things in common with them even though you are from completely different cultures.
What should I expect from a Chinese conversation?
Expect honest opinions from the Chinese people you meet. We always hear that Asian rhetoric styles are very circular. Meaning, conversations will often circle around a point before finally arriving at it. This can be true when talking about how people approach delicate topics, but shouldn’t be taken as a general rule.
How to make your Chinese friend feel welcome in China?
Learn at least how to say “hi” in Chinese, like “你好, nǐ hǎo”. Good command of simple and daily expressions like “谢谢, xiè xiè” (thank you), “再见, zài jiàn” (goodbye)or “晚安, wǎn ān” (goodnight) is also helpful in making your Chinese friend feel your sincerity and willingness to learn more about Chinese language and culture.
What is the best way to deal with Chinese people?
Apart from public compliments, it is essential not to publicly criticize Chinese, not even in front of a colleague. They might remember who reprimand them by heart. Avoid losing face and present a positive self-image means a lot to people from Mainland China.