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#3: Seven Small Talk Topics in Chinese: Sample Questions and Responses
In this lesson, you'll learn how Chinese small talk really works—from everyday openers like "你吃饭了吗？" (Have you eaten?) to quick check-ins about work/study, hometown/老乡, transportation, health, and holidays. You'll also learn how to deflect questions that are too personal and intrusive.
Start learning Mandarin Chinese today! ✅ Your Action Steps: 1. Practice three small-talk lines this week: "你吃饭了吗？", "你是做什么的？", "你是哪里人？"
2. Download a free printable PDF guide of today's episode with key takeaways and practical language tips: https://www.mandarininsights.com/seven-small-talk-topics-in-chinese-sample-questions-and-responses
Background music: Music by Nrmouz - Summertime www.instagram.com/nrmouz/ @nrmouz Summertime (Free Download) By Nrmouz is licensed under a Creative Commons License.
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By Hanyu JiaIn this lesson, you'll learn how Chinese small talk really works—from everyday openers like "你吃饭了吗？" (Have you eaten?) to quick check-ins about work/study, hometown/老乡, transportation, health, and holidays. You'll also learn how to deflect questions that are too personal and intrusive.
Start learning Mandarin Chinese today! ✅ Your Action Steps: 1. Practice three small-talk lines this week: "你吃饭了吗？", "你是做什么的？", "你是哪里人？"
2. Download a free printable PDF guide of today's episode with key takeaways and practical language tips: https://www.mandarininsights.com/seven-small-talk-topics-in-chinese-sample-questions-and-responses
Background music: Music by Nrmouz - Summertime www.instagram.com/nrmouz/ @nrmouz Summertime (Free Download) By Nrmouz is licensed under a Creative Commons License.