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Use Authentic Chinese Greetings to Quickly Build Bonds - Mandarin Version 'Hello'- '吃了吗'

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Many people have stereotypes about Chinese people, believing that everyday conversations are always very formal, which often makes them seem reserved and leads to awkwardness. As a native Chinese speaker, I will introduce ten greetings below that can help you build rapport with Chinese people. The 1st one as below: Hello=吃了吗? The literal meaning of this phrase is: "Have you eaten?" Actually, after meeting someone once, Chinese people will no longer use "你好" to start a conversation.This is because it sounds very distant and strange; misusing "你好" can make the atmosphere very cold. Using "吃了吗?" quickly bridges the gap between people because it feels friendly and unassuming, conveying concern from a friend. Furthermore, it's versatile; most people eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner, so it can be used almost any time except when sleeping. 吃了吗? chī le ma

Authentic, live Chinese teaching

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 Hello This is Daniel. I am a native-born Chinese. I am fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese, and Teochew. In this blog, I will introduce and answer your questions about cultural customs and daily life in China, including things to be aware of when living, studying, working, and interacting with Chinese people (this will likely focus on major cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen). I will also provide all services related to Chinese: 1. Chinese lessons, including real-time spoken conversations and chats with real people via Facebook or WeChat. I will answer questions that AI or translators cannot answer. This will be very different from traditional, mechanical teaching, as I will teach you authentic everyday conversations and expressions used by real Chinese people. Additionally, I am fluent in English, which will also provide you with a smooth communication experience. 2. Translation between other languages ​​and Chinese 3. Chinese voice-over: including Mandarin, Cantone...