Learn Chinese: Essential Work, Travel & Life Phrases
Key Vocabulary 20
Core vocabulary featured in this video
| Character | Pinyin | Meaning | Level | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 朋友 | friend | HSK 1 | ||
| 今天 | today; this day | HSK 1 | ||
| 真的 | Really? | HSK 1 | ||
| 喜欢 | happily | HSK 1 | ||
| 回答 | answer; reply; response | HSK 1 | ||
| 听到 | to hear | HSK 1 | ||
| 工作 | work; operate | HSK 1 | ||
| 别人 | others; other people | HSK 1 | ||
| 这些 | these | HSK 1 | ||
| 看到 | see; catch sight of | HSK 1 | ||
| 吃饭 | eat; have a meal | HSK 1 | ||
| 有时候 | sometimes | HSK 1 | ||
| 好吃 | nice; tasty; delicious | HSK 1 | ||
| 早上 | early morning | HSK 1 | ||
| 路上 | on the road | HSK 1 | ||
| 这里 | here | HSK 1 | ||
| 学习 | study; learn | HSK 1 | ||
| 休息 | rest; have a rest; take a rest; have a break | HSK 1 | ||
| 有用 | useful; serviceable | HSK 1 | ||
| 哪里 | not at all; you're too kind; oh, it's nothing; i'm flattered | HSK 1 |
Have you ever meticulously memorized a Chinese textbook dialogue, only to completely freeze the moment a local asks you a rapid-fire question at a bustling cafe or a busy train station? You’re not alone. The gap between classroom Chinese and the fast-paced reality of everyday life can feel like a canyon—which is exactly why the team at Chinese Podcast created their hit video skit, "生活、工作、旅行中文" (Life, Work, and Travel Chinese).
In this incredibly engaging and humorous lesson, you'll ditch the stiff, robotic phrases and dive straight into the authentic conversational Chinese you actually need to survive and thrive. Packed with practical, real-world vocabulary for navigating office dynamics, daily errands, and jet-setting adventures, this video is your ultimate shortcut to speaking Chinese like a true local, not a textbook.