Sunday, November 16, 2008

I speak Chinese

I know most of you were wondering if I can speak chinese. Well, thanks to Michelle for letting me borrow her chinese/english phrase book, I've learned some simple phrases to help me in my journey.

And Mike said it best, the internet is a great tool. Im happy my friends are setting up an FTP site where I can download some music. You guys are the best!

Some common phrases I use quite often...enjoy.

Ni hao - hello
Ni jioa shem-ma ming-zi - what is your name?
Wo shi - My name is.....
Jian doa ni hen gao xing - Nice to meet you
lu chah - green tea
Ni ke-yi gei wo zhao xiang ma? - will you take my picture?
Duo bo chi - excuse me
Ni shui shuo Ying wen ma? - DO you speak english?
Fu-wu yuan - waitress/waitress
Xie-Xie - thank you
Duo yuan? - How far is it?

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