{"id":41897,"date":"2024-12-24T17:35:10","date_gmt":"2024-12-24T09:35:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/blog\/?p=41897"},"modified":"2026-01-09T14:33:39","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T06:33:39","slug":"no-in-chinese","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/blog\/no-in-chinese-post-41897\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Say No in Chinese: 10 Ways in Mandarin"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div>\n<p>If you are new to<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/blog\/mandarin-chinese-language-basics-beginners-guide-post-25752\/\"> Mandarin Chinese language<\/a>, you will most likely want to learn some basic Chinese words and phrases so that you can communicate better with native speakers. After \u201cHello\u201d, \u201cThank you\u201d, and \u201cMy name is\u201d, learning to say and write <strong>\u201cNo\u201d in Chinese <\/strong>should be your top priority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may be surprised that the person helping you learn Mandarin may not immediately teach you to say \u201cNo\u201d in Chinese. This is because, unlike most other languages, there are no words in Chinese that directly correspond to the English \u201cYes\u201d or \u201cNo,\u201d meaning there is no direct Chinese equivalent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In English, we combine \u201cNo\u201d with different words to give a negative answer, such as \u201cNo, I don\u2019t\u201d or \u201d No, I can\u2019t\u201d. You can do the same with \u201cNo\u201d in Chinese, for example, \u201cdon\u2019t want\u201d ( \u201cb\u00f9 y\u00e0o\u201d \u201cb\u00f9 xi\u01ceng\u201d ) or \u201ccan\u2019t\u201d ( \u201cb\u00f9 x\u00edng\u201d, or \u201cb\u00f9 n\u00e9ng\u201d ) to give a negative answer.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"retention-card-new\" data-lang=\"en\" data-subject=\"CHINESE\" data-btnName=\"Get started free!\" data-subTitle=\"Specially tailored for kids aged 3-18 around the world!\">\r\n    <div class=\"retention-card-l\">\r\n        <div class=\"trustpilot-image\"><\/div>\r\n        <h3><p>Learn <span>authentic Chinese<\/span> from those who live and breathe the culture.<\/p>\n<\/h3>\r\n        <p>Specially tailored for kids aged 3-18 around the world!<\/p>\r\n        <a class=\"retention-card-button is-point\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/independent-appointment\/?subject=chinese&amp;l=d232a08b-51de-4a90-b301-47ad0f87f71a&amp;booking_triggerevent=BLOG_DETAIL_MODEL_CTA_BUTTON\" data-buttonname=\"\u7acb\u5373\u9884\u7ea6\u6309\u94ae\u70b9\u51fb\" data-event=\"C_Blog_BLOG_DETAIL_MIDDLE_CTA_BUTTON\" data-expose-buttonname=\"\u7acb\u5373\u9884\u7ea6\u6309\u94ae\u66dd\u5149\" data-expose-event=\"D_Blog_BLOG_DETAIL_MIDDLE_CTA_BUTTON\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Get started free!\">\r\n            Get started free!\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"retention-card-r\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div  id=\"_ytid_50004\"  width=\"740\" height=\"416\"  data-origwidth=\"740\" data-origheight=\"416\" data-facadesrc=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0iDmQ2ValOQ?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;modestbranding=0&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;controls=1&#038;color=red&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;rel=1&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__ epyt-facade no-lazyload\" data-epautoplay=\"1\" ><img decoding=\"async\" data-spai-excluded=\"true\" class=\"epyt-facade-poster skip-lazy\" loading=\"lazy\"  alt=\"YouTube player\"  src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/0iDmQ2ValOQ\/maxresdefault.jpg\"  \/><button class=\"epyt-facade-play\" aria-label=\"Play\"><svg data-no-lazy=\"1\" height=\"100%\" version=\"1.1\" viewBox=\"0 0 68 48\" width=\"100%\"><path class=\"ytp-large-play-button-bg\" d=\"M66.52,7.74c-0.78-2.93-2.49-5.41-5.42-6.19C55.79,.13,34,0,34,0S12.21,.13,6.9,1.55 C3.97,2.33,2.27,4.81,1.48,7.74C0.06,13.05,0,24,0,24s0.06,10.95,1.48,16.26c0.78,2.93,2.49,5.41,5.42,6.19 C12.21,47.87,34,48,34,48s21.79-0.13,27.1-1.55c2.93-0.78,4.64-3.26,5.42-6.19C67.94,34.95,68,24,68,24S67.94,13.05,66.52,7.74z\" fill=\"#f00\"><\/path><path d=\"M 45,24 27,14 27,34\" fill=\"#fff\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button><\/div>\n\n\n<p>So does this mean that saying \u201cNo\u201d in Chinese is complicated? Not really! Once you learn and understand the patterns and workings of the language, you will be able to use \u201cRefuse\u201d or \u201cDisagree\u201d just like native speakers. And <strong>how do you say \u201cno\u201d<\/strong> or \u201crefuse\u201d in Mandarin? The answer is that it depends on the context.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we will introduce 10 ways to say \u201cNo\u201d in Mandarin, which will help you understand how \u201cNo\u201d is used in the Chinese language from many angles!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the-basics-of-saying-no-in-chinese-language\"><\/span>The Basics of Saying No in Chinese Language<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Saying no in Chinese can be a complex task, especially for beginners. Unlike English, Chinese does not have a direct translation for the word \u201cno.\u201d Instead, the language uses various <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/blog\/basic-chinese-words-and-phrases-for-every-beginner-post-38311\/\">Chinese words and phrases<\/a> to convey negation, depending on the context and situation. For instance, you might use \u201cb\u00f9\u201d (\u4e0d) to negate a verb or adjective, or \u201cm\u00e9iy\u01d2u\u201d (\u6ca1\u6709) to indicate the absence of something. Understanding the basics of saying no in Chinese is essential for effective communication and avoiding misunderstandings. By learning the different ways to express negation, you can respond appropriately in various scenarios, whether you\u2019re declining an offer, refusing a request, or simply stating that something is not true.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10-best-ways-to-say-no-in-mandarin-chinese\"><\/span>10 Best Ways to Say No in Mandarin Chinese<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the unique aspects of the Chinese language is that it does not have a direct translation for the English word \u201cno.\u201d This means that learners of Chinese must understand the different ways to express negation in various contexts. For example, the phrase \u201cb\u00f9 sh\u00ec\u201d (\u4e0d\u662f) is used to say \u201cno\u201d in response to a question, while \u201cb\u00f9 y\u00e0o\u201d (\u4e0d\u8981) is used to decline an offer or request. The absence of a single word for \u201cno\u201d requires learners to be more mindful of the context in which they are responding negatively. This nuanced approach can initially seem challenging, but it ultimately leads to more precise and contextually appropriate communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. \u4e0d | b\u00f9 | no in Mandarin Chinese<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the most common way to say \u201cno\u201d in Chinese, as well as the most direct and simplest way to say the opposite. This negative word is rarely used on its own; it is almost always used as a negative prefix with other words that might otherwise come across as stiff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to use \u201c\u4e0d\u201d (b\u00f9) in a sentence, here are some more examples of how to use it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u4ed6\u4e0d\u4f1a\u8bf4\u4e2d\u6587 ( t\u0101 b\u00f9 hu\u00ec shu\u014d zh\u014dngw\u00e9n) He doesn\u2019t speak Chinese.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u6211\u4e0d\u559c\u6b22\u8fd9\u672c\u4e66 ( w\u01d2 b\u00f9 x\u01d0 hu\u0101n zh\u00e8 b\u011bn sh\u016b) I don\u2019t like this book.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u6211\u4eec\u4e0d\u60f3\u53bb\u516c\u56ed ( w\u01d2men b\u00f9 xi\u01ceng q\u00f9 g\u014dng yu\u00e1n) We don\u2019t want to go to the park.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In English or other languages, you simply use the answer \u201cno\u201d, whereas in Mandarin, you use a sentence. This is not complicated; use it a few more times and the word will out before you can stop them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.surferseo.art\/d6adcc8a-5749-4f30-abcc-08a0d2bb4cd4.png\" alt=\"b\u00f9 \u4e0d No\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Another common way to express negation in Chinese is by using \u201c\u6ca1\u6709\u201d (m\u00e9iy\u01d2u). The literal translation of \u6ca1\u6709 (m\u00e9iy\u01d2u) is &#8216;not have&#8217; or &#8216;don&#8217;t have,&#8217; which helps to clarify its usage in expressing negation in Mandarin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. \u4e0d\u884c | b\u00f9 x\u00edng | not alright; not OK<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u884c (x\u00edng) means \u201cgood\u201d or \u201ccan\u201d in Chinese. Adding \u201c\u4e0d\u201d (b\u00f9) in front of \u201c\u884c\u201d (x\u00edng) turns it into a negative meaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the present tense, \u4e0d (b\u00f9) is used to express negation, such as in the structure \u4e0d + verb for both present and future contexts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u4e0d\u884c (b\u00f9x\u00edng) can be roughly translated as \u201cnot good\u201d, \u201cnot all right\u201d or \u201cnot OK\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if someone asks you if a certain time is good for you to do something and your schedule is not quite right, you can say \u201c\u8fd9\u4e2a\u65f6\u95f4\u4e0d\u884c (zh\u00e8 g\u00e8 sh\u00ed ji\u0101n b\u00f9 x\u00edng)\u201d, which directly translates to \u201cThis is not ok\u201d. Here are more examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u4f60\u80fd\u501f\u6211\u4e94\u767e\u5143\u5417? (N\u01d0 n\u00e9ng ji\u00e8 w\u01d2 w\u01d4 b\u01cei yu\u00e1n ma?) Can you lend me 500 RMB?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u4e0d\u884c\u3002(B\u00f9x\u00edng.) No way.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u4f60\u80fd\u5728\u660e\u5929\u4e4b\u524d\u5b8c\u6210\u4f5c\u4e1a\u5417? (N\u01d0 n\u00e9ng z\u00e0i m\u00edng ti\u0101n zh\u012b qi\u00e1n w\u00e1n ch\u00e9ng zu\u00f2 y\u00e8 ma?) Can you finish the homework by tomorrow?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u4e0d\u884c\u3002(B\u00f9x\u00edng.) Impossible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u8fd9\u91cc\u53ef\u4ee5\u505c\u8f66\u5417? (Zh\u00e8 l\u01d0 k\u011b y\u01d0 t\u00edng ch\u0113 ma?) Is it okay to park here?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u4e0d\u884c. (B\u00f9x\u00edng.) No. (It\u2019s not allowed.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.surferseo.art\/e36b5554-b41e-4474-8f8c-872435c48464.png\" alt=\"b\u00f9x\u00edng \u4e0d\u884c not OK\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. \u4e0d\u662f | b\u00f9sh\u00ec | no; not be; is not<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/blog\/yes-or-no-in-chinese-post-23774\/\"> common ways to say \u201cyes\u201d in Chinese <\/a>is \u201c\u662f\u201d (sh\u00ec, is). Therefore, when you add \u201c\u4e0d\u201d (b\u00f9, not; not) in front of \u201c\u662f\u201d(sh\u00ec) at the same time, you are conveying the meaning of \u201cno\u201d. In future tense contexts, &#8216;\u4e0d&#8217; (b\u00f9) can also be used to negate future actions, as Mandarin Chinese does not have a dedicated future tense form and relies on context to convey future intentions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you say \u201c\u4e0d\u662f\u201d (b\u00f9sh\u00ec), you are saying \u201cno\u201d or \u201cis not\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Usually, \u4e0d\u662f(b\u00f9sh\u00ec) is used to disagree or question the truth of someone\u2019s words and to express denial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.surferseo.art\/55c5bf69-fa09-490b-b3a4-8735e77a61c9.png\" alt=\"\u4e0d\u662f b\u00f9 sh\u00ec not be; is not\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If someone asks you a question to confirm something, then you can answer or refute it with \u201c\u4e0d\u662f\u201d (b\u00f9sh\u00ec) as a way of saying that what he said is not true.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u4e0d\u662f (b\u00f9sh\u00ec), which in English means \u201cno; is not; not be,\u201d is used to negate adjectives, verbs, and nouns. People use \u4e0d\u662f (b\u00f9sh\u00ec) when they want to say that something is not correct or true. For example, \u201c\u8fd9\u4e2a\u4e0d\u662f\u6211\u7684\u4e66\u201d (zh\u00e8ge b\u00f9sh\u00ec w\u01d2de sh\u016b) which means \u201cThis is not my book.\u201d And Here are more examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th><strong>Speaker<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Chinese\u6c49\u5b57<\/strong><\/th><th><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/blog\/alphabetical-letters-in-chinese-post-20568\/\">Pinyin<\/a>\u62fc\u97f3<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>English<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><tr><td>A:<\/td><td>\u8fd9\u662f\u4f60\u7684\u7b14\u5417\uff1f<\/td><td>Zh\u00e8 sh\u00ec n\u01d0 de b\u01d0 ma?<\/td><td>Is this your pen?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>B:<\/td><td>\u4e0d\u662f\u3002<\/td><td>B\u00f9sh\u00ec.<\/td><td>No, it\u2019s not.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>A:<\/td><td>\u4f60\u662f\u5b66\u751f\u5417\uff1f<\/td><td>N\u01d0 sh\u00ec xu\u00e9 sh\u0113ng ma?<\/td><td>Are you student?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>B:<\/td><td>\u4e0d\u662f\u3002<\/td><td>B\u00f9sh\u00ec.<\/td><td>No, I\u2019m not.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c\u4e0d\u662f\u7684\u201d (b\u00f9sh\u00ecde) is another phrase that can be used to mean \u2018no\u2019 in Chinese. It sounds a bit more informal and casual than \u201c\u4e0d\u662f\u201d (b\u00f9sh\u00ec), but the two are used almost identically and are more or less interchangeable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th><strong>Speaker<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Chinese\u6c49\u5b57<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Pinyin\u62fc\u97f3<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>English<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><tr><td>A:<\/td><td>\u8fd9\u4e2a\u793c\u7269\u662f\u7ed9\u5c0f\u670b\u53cb\u7684\u5417\uff1f<\/td><td>Zh\u00e8 g\u00e8 l\u01d0 w\u00f9 sh\u00ec g\u011bi xi\u01ceo p\u00e9ng y\u01d2u de ma?<\/td><td>Is this gift for a child?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>B:<\/td><td>\u4e0d\u662f\u7684\u3002<\/td><td>B\u00f9sh\u00ecde.<\/td><td>No, it isn\u2019t.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A tip: The words \u201c\u4e0d\u201d (b\u00f9) and \u201c\u662f\u201d (sh\u00ec) are both pronounced in the fourth <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/blog\/chinese-tones-post-40235\/\">tone <\/a>on their own. However, if the tone of the character after \u201c\u4e0d\u201d (b\u00f9) is also in the fourth tone, then the pronunciation of \u201c\u4e0d\u201d (b\u00f9) will change, and you will need to raise the tone so that it temporarily becomes the second tone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, even though the pinyin for \u4e0d(bu) is b\u00f9sh\u00ec, it should be pronounced as b\u00fash\u00ec.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.surferseo.art\/d52d5f55-57a9-4954-9275-005ac658653a.png\" alt=\"Learning to say \u201cno\u201d in Chinese is one of the essential skills for daily life in China.\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. \u4e0d\u8981 | b\u00f9y\u00e0o | no; don&#8217;t want<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u4e0d\u8981 (b\u00f9y\u00e0o) is a common way to express rejection or exclusion in Mandarin Chinese. It is used to express not wanting or not wanting to do something. Another polite way to refuse offers is by using \u4e0d\u7528 (b\u00f9y\u00f2ng), which maintains a respectful tone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The phrase can be used in a variety of contexts to express negation or rejection directly and politely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For example, if someone asks you if you want a cup of coffee, you can say \u201cNo, I don\u2019t (want to).\u201d \u201c\u4e0d\u8981\u201c (b\u00f9 y\u00e0o).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Tip: This phrase is more commonly used to refuse things that don\u2019t exist yet or things that the other person wants to offer you, rather than those things they already have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.surferseo.art\/3edcdf30-eb33-46ec-afeb-d6522433fe45.png\" alt=\"Learning to express your needs is important. \"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. \u4e0d\u53ef\u4ee5 | b\u00f9k\u011by\u01d0 | cannot; may not<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In daily life or at work, we can&#8217;t always let other people be able to do everything they want for us. Sometimes we have to say \u201cno\u201d more forcefully, and in such cases we can use \u201c\u4e0d\u53ef\u4ee5\u201d (b\u00f9 k\u011b y\u01d0), which translates directly to \u201ccannot; can&#8217;t\u201d in English. In this case, we can use \u201c\u4e0d\u53ef\u4ee5\u201d (b\u00f9 k\u011b y\u01d0).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if someone asks you for something and you don&#8217;t want to give it to him, you can say \u201c\u8fd9\u4e2a\u4e0d\u53ef\u4ee5(zh\u00e8ge b\u00f9 k\u011b y\u01d0)\u201d, which directly translates to \u201cyou can&#8217;t use this\u201d. Or when a person wants to smoke and asks you if it&#8217;s okay, you can say \u201c\u4e0d\u53ef\u4ee5\u201d(b\u00f9 k\u011by\u01d0), which means \u201cNo, you can&#8217;t smoke here\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other examples are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u4f60\u4e0d\u53ef\u4ee5\u8fdb\u6765 (n\u01d0 b\u00f9 k\u011b y\u01d0 j\u00ecnl\u00e1i) You can&#8217;t come in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u6211\u4e0d\u53ef\u4ee5\u544a\u8bc9\u4f60 (W\u01d2 b\u00f9 k\u011b y\u01d0 g\u00e0osu n\u01d0) I can&#8217;t tell you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u8fd9\u4e2a\u7b54\u6848\u4e0d\u53ef\u4ee5\u7528 (zh\u00e8ge d\u00e1&#8217;\u00e0n b\u00f9 k\u011b y\u01d0 y\u00f2ng) This method cannot be used.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.surferseo.art\/02206bdc-e1d0-4b75-9881-79e168934f44.png\" alt=\"Learning to say \u201c\u4e0d\u53ef\u4ee5\u201d is a good way to say that you are not allowed to do something.\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. \u4e0d\u5bf9 | b\u00f9du\u00ec | not correct; incorrect<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are discussing something with someone from China or with someone who speaks Chinese, \u201c\u4e0d\u5bf9\u201d is a phrase you should know. Let\u2019s say you\u2019re arguing with native Chinese speakers about the nature of an issue, and you want to convey that someone&#8217;s opinion is incorrect, you can use \u201c\u4e0d\u5bf9\u201d(b\u00f9 du\u00ec), which means \u201cincorrect or not correct\u201d in English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if your friend says 5+1 = 7, then you can say \u201cb\u00f9du\u00ec\u201d (\u4e0d\u5bf9). It means \u201cThis is incorrect\u201d. Here are more examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th><strong>Speaker<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Chinese\u6c49\u5b57<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Pinyin\u62fc\u97f3<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>English<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><tr><td>A:<\/td><td>\u660e\u5929\u7684\u4f1a\u8bae\u5728\u4e0b\u5348\u4e24\u70b9\uff0c\u5bf9\u4e0d\u5bf9\uff1f<\/td><td>M\u00edngti\u0101nde hu\u00ecy\u00ec sh\u00ec xi\u00e0w\u01d4 li\u01cengdi\u01cen, du\u00ecb\u00f9du\u00ec?<\/td><td>Tomorrow\u2019s meeting is at 2 pm, right?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>B:<\/td><td>\u4e0d\u5bf9\uff0c\u660e\u5929\u7684\u4f1a\u8bae\u662f\u4e0b\u5348\u4e09\u70b9\u3002<\/td><td>B\u00f9du\u00ec, m\u00edngti\u0101nde hu\u00ecy\u00ec sh\u00ec xi\u00e0w\u01d4 s\u0101ndi\u01cen.<\/td><td>No, tomorrow\u2019s meeting is at three o\u2019clock.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. \u4e0d\u4f1a | buhui | no; cannot; will not<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to say \u201cwhat you can do\u201d in Chinese, that is, those things you have learned how to do, then the word \u201c\u4f1a\u201d (hu\u00ec) is the one you should use. \u201c\u4f1a\u201d hu\u00ec is the Chinese word that most directly corresponds to the English word \u2018can\u2019. Therefore, you can add \u201c\u4e0d\u201d to \u201c\u4f1a\u201d which is the phrase \u201c\u4e0d\u4f1a b\u00f9hu\u00ec\u201d to show that you can\u2019t do something:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u6211\u59b9\u59b9\u4e0d\u4f1a\u6e38\u6cf3. W\u01d2 m\u00e8imei b\u00f9hu\u00ec y\u00f3uy\u01d2ng. My little sister can\u2019t swim.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u4f60\u4f1a\u8bf4\u4e2d\u6587\u5417\uff1fN\u01d0 hu\u00ec shu\u014d zh\u014dngw\u00e9n ma? Can you speak Chinese?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u4e0d\u4f1a. B\u00f9hu\u00ec. No, I can\u2019t.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u4f60\u5403\u8fc7\u81ed\u8c46\u8150\u5417\uff1fN\u01d0 ch\u012bgu\u00f2 ch\u00f2u d\u00f2ufu ma? Have you ever eaten stinky tofu?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u6ca1\u5403\u8fc7. M\u00e9i ch\u012bgu\u00f2. No, I haven&#8217;t eaten stinky tofu.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As another reminder, the correct pronunciation of \u201c\u4e0d\u4f1a\u201d here is \u201cb\u00fa hu\u00ec\u201d, not \u201cb\u00f9 hu\u00ec\u201d as in pinyin, and it\u2019s not all falling tone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Somewhat confusingly, although \u201c\u4f1a\u201d(hu\u00ec) means \u201ccan\u201d, it is also used to refer to something that is going to happen, which is the English equivalent of \u201cwill\u201d. Therefore, you can combine \u201c\u4f1a\u201c (hu\u00ec) with other verbs or adjectives to express something that will happen in the future. Similarly, you can use \u201c\u4e0d\u4f1a\u201d (b\u00f9hu\u00ec) to express something that won\u2019t happen, or to give a negative answer to a question about the future:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u4f60\u89c9\u5f97\u4eca\u5929\u4f1a\u5f88\u70ed\u5417? (N\u01d0 ju\u00e9d\u00e9 j\u012bnti\u0101n hu\u00ec h\u011bn r\u00e8 ma?) Do you think it will be hot today?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u4e0d\u4f1a, \u770b\u8d77\u6765\u4f1a\u4e0b\u96e8. (B\u00f9hu\u00ec, k\u00e0nq\u01d0l\u00e1i hu\u00ec xi\u00e0y\u01d4.) No, it looks like it\u2019s going to rain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.surferseo.art\/806f46f7-edfc-4a15-8e2a-a6e589c4791f.png\" alt=\"Learning to think about \u201cwill\u201d or \u201cwill not\u201d is important.\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. \u4e0d\u53ef\u80fd | b\u00f9k\u011bn\u00e9ng | impossible; not possible<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you want to learn a stronger negative answer in Mandarin Chinese? The answer is &#8211; \u201c\u4e0d\u53ef\u80fd&#8221; (b\u00f9 k\u011bn\u00e9ng).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This phrase is made up of the negatives b\u00f9 (\u4e0d) and k\u011bn\u00e9ng (\u53ef\u80fd), which in Chinese means \u201cmaybe \u201c or \u201cpossibly\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Combine them and you get \u201c\u4e0d\u53ef\u80fd&#8221; (b\u00f9 k\u011bn\u00e9ng), which means \u201cimpossible\u201d, \u201cno way\u201d or \u201cnot possible\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th><strong>Speaker<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Chinese\u6c49\u5b57<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Pinyin\u62fc\u97f3<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>English<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><tr><td>A:<\/td><td>\u6211\u660e\u5929\u53ef\u4ee5\u501f\u4f60\u7684\u8f66\u5417\uff1f<\/td><td>w\u01d2 m\u00edngti\u0101n k\u011by\u01d0 ji\u00e8 n\u01d0de ch\u0113 ma?<\/td><td>Can I borrow your car tomorrow?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>B:<\/td><td>\u4e0d\u53ef\u80fd\uff01\u4e0a\u6b21\u4f60\u628a\u8f66\u522e\u574f\u4e86\uff01<\/td><td>B\u00f9 k\u011bn\u00e9ng! Sh\u00e0ngc\u00ec n\u01d0 b\u01ce ch\u0113 gu\u0101hu\u00e0ile!<\/td><td>No, that\u2019s impossible! You scratched the car last time!<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Use \u201c\u4e0d\u53ef\u80fd&#8221; (b\u00f9k\u011bn\u00e9ng) when you want someone to know that what they are saying is completely impossible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.surferseo.art\/45eb9061-6b75-450c-8ace-b04ac2b12efa.png\" alt=\"\u201c\u4e0d\u53ef\u80fd\u201d is a very direct way of letting someone know that his words are impossible.\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. \u4e0d\u7528 | b\u00f9y\u00f2ng | no need; no use<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The phrase \u201c\u4e0d\u7528&#8221; (b\u00f9y\u00f2ng) means \u201cno use\u201d or \u201cno need\u201d, but the literal meaning has little to do with its usage in Chinese. In Mandarin Chinese, \u201c\u4e0d\u7528&#8221; (b\u00f9y\u00f2ng) is a good way to refuse someone&#8217;s help. If you want to know how to say \u201cNo, thank you\u201d in Chinese, \u201c\u4e0d\u7528&#8221; (b\u00f9y\u00f2ng) is the most convenient phrase to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although \u201c\u4e0d\u7528\u201d (b\u00f9y\u00f2ng) also contains \u201c\u4e0d\u201d (b\u00f9), it is difficult to use its components to guess its meaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Chinese, \u201c\u7528&#8221; (y\u00f2ng) means \u201cto use\u201d or \u201cto be useful\u201d, so \u201c\u4e0d\u7528&#8221; (b\u00f9y\u00f2ng) can be directly translated as \u201cnot used\u201d or \u201cnot useful\u201d. However, this direct translation does not reveal well its actual meaning, i.e. \u201cno, thanks\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally speaking, \u201c\u4e0d\u7528\u201d (b\u00f9y\u00f2ng) is used to express polite refusal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.surferseo.art\/16210730-8493-46f0-9037-3d1bd091139a.png\" alt=\"\u201c\u4e0d\u7528\u201d is a good way to politely refuse help from others.\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are more examples in the table below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th><strong>Speaker<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Chinese\u6c49\u5b57<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Pinyin\u62fc\u97f3<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>English<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><tr><td>A:<\/td><td>\u4f60\u9700\u8981\u5e2e\u5fd9\u5417\uff1f<\/td><td>N\u01d0 x\u016by\u00e0o b\u0101ngm\u00e1ng ma?<\/td><td>Do you need help?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>B:<\/td><td>\u4e0d\u7528\u3002<\/td><td>B\u00f9y\u00f2ng.<\/td><td>No, thanks.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>A:<\/td><td>\u6211\u9001\u4f60\u56de\u5bb6\u5427\u3002<\/td><td>W\u01d2 s\u00f2ng n\u01d0 hu\u00ed ji\u0101 ba.<\/td><td>Let me take you home.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>B:<\/td><td>\u4e0d\u7528\uff08\u4e86\uff09~<\/td><td>B\u00f9y\u00f2ng(le)~<\/td><td>No, thanks~<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. \u6ca1\u6709 | m\u00e9iy\u01d2u | no; don&#8217;t have; have not<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike all the other Chinese expressions for \u201cno\u201d that we have discussed so far, the word \u201cno\u201d (m\u00e9iy\u01d2u) itself does not contain the word \u201cno\u201d (b\u00f9).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But don&#8217;t be confused by this fact. \u201c\u6ca1\u6709\u201d (m\u00e9iy\u01d2u) is one of the most common ways to say \u2018no\u2019 in Mandarin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If we divide \u201c\u6ca1\u6709\u201d (m\u00e9iy\u01d2u) into several parts, we get \u201c\u6ca1 (m\u00e9i)\u201d and \u201c\u6709 (y\u01d2u)\u201d. The former means \u201cnot\u201d and the latter means \u201cto have\u201d. Thus, the direct translation of without (m\u00e9iy\u01d2u) is \u201cnot have\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unsurprisingly, one of the uses of \u201c\u6ca1\u6709\u201d (m\u00e9iy\u01d2u) is to tell someone that you don&#8217;t have something.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.surferseo.art\/660253f3-fb11-4550-a336-d8acfaadeeef.png\" alt=\"&quot;\u6ca1\u6709&quot; is a commonly used way to say \u201cNo, I haven\u2019t\u201d in Chinese.\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if your friend asks you for a pencil and you don&#8217;t have one, you can say \u201c\u6211\u6ca1\u6709 (W\u01d2 m\u00e9iy\u01d2u),\u201d which means \u201cI don&#8217;t have a pencil.\u201d Another example is when someone asks you \u201c\u4f60\u5403\u4e86\u5417?\u201d (n\u01d0 ch\u012b le ma?), which means \u201cHave you eaten?\u201d You can answer \u201cNo.\u201d (m\u00e9i y\u01d2u.) or \u201cNo, I haven&#8217;t eaten.\u201d Here are more examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u4f60\u6709\u94b1\u5417? (n\u01d0 y\u01d2u qi\u00e1n ma?) Do you have money?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u6211\u6ca1\u6709\u3002 (W\u01d2 m\u00e9iy\u01d2u) I don&#8217;t have it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u4f60\u6709\u7b14\u8bb0\u672c\u7535\u8111\u5417\uff1f\uff08N\u01d0 y\u01d2u b\u01d0j\u00ecb\u011bn di\u00e0nn\u01ceo ma?\uff09Do you have a laptop?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u6ca1\u6709\u3002\uff08M\u00e9iy\u01d2u\uff09No (I don\u2019t).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Some older people may not be familiar with the use of &#8220;\u6ca1\u6709&#8221; (m\u00e9i y\u01d2u), so they may use the word &#8220;\u6ca1&#8221; (m\u00e9i), which also means \u201cno\u201d in English. Although they are both used to mean \u201cno\u201d, the contexts are different. \u201c\u6ca1\u201d (m\u00e9i) is more direct, while &#8220;\u6ca1\u6709&#8221; would sound a bit more polite in its expression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"faqs-on-how-to-say-no-in-chinese\"><\/span>FAQs on How to Say No in Chinese<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q 1.How to say no in Cantonese?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cantonese and Mandarin are both subordinated under the Chinese system, but they have different grammar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you want to say \u201cno\u201d to indicate refusal, in Cantonese that would be \u201c\u5514\u5f97\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you want to say \u201cno\u201d in general (e.g. \u201cNo, not here\u201d), it&#8217;s \u201c\u5514\u4fc2\uff0c\u5514\u55ba\u5ea6\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you want to say \u201c\u4e0d\u597d\u201d, it is \u201c\u5514\u597d\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The common Cantonese word for no is &#8220;\u5514&#8221;. You can add it between verb phrases and make them negative, such as \u651e\u51fa\u569f &#8211; \u651e\u5514\u51fa \/ take it out &#8211; can&#8217;t take it out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q 2. What&#8217;s the correct fourth tone for the word &#8220;No&#8221; in Chinese?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer: When starting to learn Chinese, you should start out by mastering pinyin and the tones so you have a solid foundation for pronunciation. It is important to note that the word &#8216;\u4e0d&#8217; (b\u00f9) changes its tone from falling to a rising tone when followed by a fourth-tone character. After learning pinyin and tones, you\u2019ll start learning words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u4e0d (b\u00f9) is a tone-changing character that you should pay special attention to.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There are four tones in Chinese, and technically a fifth tone: the first tone (high\/flat), the second tone (rising), the third tone (low\/flat), and fourth tone (falling), and the fifth \u201cneutral\u201d tone (toneless tone).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In spoken language, the word \u201c\u4e0d\u201d (b\u00f9) can be pronounced in the fourth, second, and sometimes neutral tones.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1: Fourth tone (b\u00f9)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The word \u201c\u4e0d\u201d (b\u00f9) itself is the fourth tone in normal circumstances. And let\u2019s look at a few examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u4e0d\u884c (b\u00f9 x\u00edng) &#8211; not alright<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u4e0d\u559c\u6b22 (b\u00f9 x\u01d0 huan) &#8211; don\u2019t like it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2: Second Tone (b\u00fa)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The only time that \u4e0d (b\u00f9) changes from the fourth tone to the second tone is when it is followed by another fourth-tone character &#8211; \u4e0d (b\u00f9) will then change to the second tone. Let\u2019s see a few common examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u4e0d\u4f1a (b\u00fa hu\u00ec) &#8211; will not<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u4e0d\u8981 (b\u00fa y\u00e0o) &#8211; to not want<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3: Neutral Tone (bu)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u4e0d (b\u00f9) can technically also be spoken as a neutral tone when used in potential complements, the \u201cverb-not-verb\u201d structure, and some set phrases with \u4e0d (b\u00f9) in the middle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Potential complements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u542c\u4e0d\u61c2 (t\u012bng bu d\u01d2ng) &#8211; cannot understand (by hearing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u505a\u4e0d\u4e86 (zu\u00f2 bu li\u01ceo) &#8211; cannot do<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Verb-not-verb structure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u2026\u662f\u4e0d\u662f\u2026 (sh\u00ec bu sh\u00ec) &#8211; is\/are \u2026 or not<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2026\u884c\u4e0d\u884c\u2026 (x\u00edng bu x\u00edng) &#8211; is \u2026 OK or not<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>And set phrases:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u5bf9\u4e0d\u8d77 (du\u00ec bu q\u01d0) &#8211; I\u2019m sorry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q 3. Can \u201c\u4e0d b\u00f9&#8221; be used to Negate Verbs and Adjectives?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer: In Chinese, the character \u201cb\u00f9\u201d (\u4e0d) is used to negate verbs and adjectives. This means that by adding \u201cb\u00f9\u201d to a verb or adjective, you can change its meaning to the opposite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, \u201cw\u01d2 x\u01d0 hu\u0101n\u201d (\u6211\u559c\u6b22) means \u201cI like,\u201d while \u201cw\u01d2 b\u00f9 x\u01d0 hu\u0101n\u201d (\u6211\u4e0d\u559c\u6b22) means \u201cI don\u2019t like.\u201d Similarly, \u201ct\u0101 hu\u00ec\u201d (\u4ed6\u4f1a) means \u201che can,\u201d while \u201ct\u0101 b\u00f9 hu\u00ec\u201d (\u4ed6\u4e0d\u4f1a) means \u201che cannot.\u201d Understanding how to use \u201cb\u00f9\u201d to negate verbs and adjectives is a crucial aspect of saying no in Chinese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This simple yet powerful character allows you to respond negatively in a wide range of situations, making it an essential part of your Mandarin vocabulary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q 4. How to write No in Chinese language?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Strokes Breakdown: &#8220;\u4e0d&#8221; consists of two strokes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First Stroke: A horizontal line from left to right.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Second Stroke: A vertical line that starts at the top of the horizontal line and goes downwards, then curves to the left.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Writing the Character:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Start with the horizontal stroke, drawing a short line from left to right.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, draw the vertical stroke starting at the left end of the horizontal line, going down, and then curving to the left.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>Practice:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Repeat writing the character several times to become familiar with its shape and stroke order.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can practice writing it on paper or use a digital tool that allows you to draw Chinese characters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"summary\"><\/span>Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To say \u201cno\u201d in Chinese you need to master the correct pronunciation of words and tones to convey your message effectively. Those teaching Chinese often explain the cultural intricacies, such as the importance of using various phrases to express disagreement or refusal, which highlights the complexity of communicating &#8216;no&#8217; in Chinese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most important thing to remember when saying \u201cno\u201d in everyday life is to be aware of the different meanings of each word and to pay attention to the tone of voice when saying \u201cno\u201d. If you are not sure which word to use in a particular situation, it is best to ask a native Chinese speaker or someone who teaches Chinese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are interested in Chinese culture or want to improve your Chinese learning skills, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/chinese\/\">Wukong Chinese courses<\/a> are for you. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/\">WuKong Education<\/a> provide high-quality online Chinese teachers and exceptional content to make language learning easier and more fun and help you keep improving your Chinese learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With some practice, I&#8217;m sure you will be able to say \u201cNo\u201d in Mandarin like a native Chinese speaker!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"master-everyday-chinese-essential-phrases-expressions\"><\/span>Master Everyday Chinese: Essential Phrases &amp; Expressions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Daily Expressions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>What You Will Learn<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Etiquette &amp; Greetings<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/blog\/nihao-meaning-in-chinese-post-44557\/\">nihao meaning <br><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/blog\/xie-xie-meaning-in-chinese-how-to-say-thank-you-and-use-it-correctly-post-51902\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">xie xie meaning<\/a><\/td><td>Master the art of greeting and showing gratitude in Chinese culture.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Responses &amp; Agreement<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/blog\/hao-in-chinese-post-33828\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hao in chinese<\/a><br>no in chinese (this)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/blog\/can-in-chinese-post-51130\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">can in chinese<\/a><\/td><td>Learn how to say &#8220;yes,&#8221; &#8220;no,&#8221; and &#8220;okay&#8221; across different contexts.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Social &amp; Navigation<\/strong><\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/blog\/my-name-in-chinese-post-35797\/\">my name in chinese<\/a><br><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/blog\/directions-in-chinese-post-53598\/\">directions in chinese<\/a><br><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/blog\/yummy-in-the-chinese-language-post-21238\/\">yummy in chinese language<\/a><\/td><td>Introduce yourself, find your way around, and compliment a great meal.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"retention-card-new\" data-lang=\"en\" data-subject=\"CHINESE\" data-btnName=\"Get started free!\" data-subTitle=\"Specially tailored for kids aged 3-18 around the world!\">\r\n    <div class=\"retention-card-l\">\r\n        <div class=\"trustpilot-image\"><\/div>\r\n        <h3><p>Learn <span>authentic Chinese<\/span> from those who live and breathe the culture.<\/p>\n<\/h3>\r\n        <p>Specially tailored for kids aged 3-18 around the world!<\/p>\r\n        <a class=\"retention-card-button is-point\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/independent-appointment\/?subject=chinese&amp;l=d232a08b-51de-4a90-b301-47ad0f87f71a&amp;booking_triggerevent=BLOG_DETAIL_MODEL_CTA_BUTTON\" data-buttonname=\"\u7acb\u5373\u9884\u7ea6\u6309\u94ae\u70b9\u51fb\" data-event=\"C_Blog_BLOG_DETAIL_MIDDLE_CTA_BUTTON\" data-expose-buttonname=\"\u7acb\u5373\u9884\u7ea6\u6309\u94ae\u66dd\u5149\" data-expose-event=\"D_Blog_BLOG_DETAIL_MIDDLE_CTA_BUTTON\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Get started free!\">\r\n            Get started free!\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"retention-card-r\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are new to Mandarin Chinese language, you will most likely want to learn some basic Chinese words and phrases so that you can communicate better with native speakers. 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