Greetings & Politeness
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- 节哀jiē(polite expression) to restrain one's grief (used to console someone in mourning)HSK 7-9
- 挥手huī shǒuto wave (one's hand)HSK 7-9
- 诸位zhū wèieveryone (formal, polite)HSK 7-9
- 鞠躬jū gōngto bow (as a gesture of respect)HSK 7-9
- 一路顺风yī lù shùn fēngbon voyage; have a smooth tripHSK 5
- 贵干guì gān(formal expression) What brings you here?; May I help you?HSK 7-9
- 贺hè(bound form) to congratulateHSK 7-9
- 费心fèi xīnto take trouble (over something); to go out of one's way (for someone)HSK 7-9
- 奉陪fèng péito keep someone company (polite, formal)HSK 7-9
- 请勿qǐng wùplease do not (written prohibition on signs and notices)HSK 7-9
- 礼节lǐ jiéetiquette; rules of polite behavior in social situationsHSK 7-9
- 小意思xiǎo yì sāi(noun) a modest gift or token, often accompanied by modesty when giving it; (noun, colloquial) a trifle, something insignificantHSK 7-9
- 祝愿zhù yuànto wish (someone well)HSK 6
- 久仰jiǔ yǎng(honorific) It's an honor to meet you; I've long admired youHSK 7-9
- 致意zhì yìto send one's greetings, to extend regards, to pay respects (formal)HSK 7-9
- 迎yíngto welcome, to greet; to meet, to face (someone or something); to forge ahead, to tackle (difficulties) head-onHSK 5
- 告辞gào cíto take one's leave; to say goodbye (formal/literary)HSK 7-9
- 致以zhì yǐto extend or give (formal greetings, regards, respects, thanks, etc.)HSK 7-9
- 敬请jìng qǐng(formal, deferential) to respectfully request; please (in formal invitations and notices)HSK 7-9
- 谢恩xiè ēnto thank someone for a favor or kindness (formal, courtly)HSK 7-9
- 恭候gōng hòuto wait respectfully (formal, used for guests or in invitations)HSK 7-9
- 慢走màn zǒu(farewell expression) take care, goodbye (said to someone leaving); (polite request) don't go yet, stay a whileHSK 7-9
- 庆贺qìng hèto congratulate (formally, often for achievements or honors); to celebrate (a significant occasion, often in a public or group setting)HSK 7-9
- 赏脸shǎng liǎn(fixed expression) do me the honor / do me a favor (polite request implying 'grant me face')HSK 7-9
- 回敬huí jìngto reciprocate (a toast, compliment, favor, etc.)HSK 7-9
- 承蒙chéng méngto be indebted (to someone for a kindness); to have received a favor (formal, respectful)HSK 7-9
- 道谢dào xièto express thanks, to thank (someone)HSK 7-9
- 领教lǐng jiāo(polite, formal) thanks for your advice; much obliged; (often sarcastic) to get a taste of; to experience (something unpleasant or someone's tricks)HSK 7-9
- 后会有期hòu huì yǒu qīWe'll meet again; until we meet again (used as a farewell)HSK 7-9
- 行礼xíng lǐto salute; to perform a ceremony; to present gifts (as part of a ceremony)HSK 7-9
- 借光jiè guāngexcuse me; to ask a favor (polite expression)HSK 7-9
- 惠顾huì gù(formal expression) your patronage; your gracious visitHSK 7-9
- 指教zhǐ jiào(polite) to give advice or commentsHSK 7-9
- 再会zài huìgoodbye; see you againHSK 7-9
- 拱手gǒng shǒu(verb-object) to make a traditional Chinese gesture of respect by cupping one hand in the other in front of the chest; (figurative) to yield submissively; to give up without a fightHSK 7-9
- 破费pò fèito go to expense (polite expression used to thank someone for spending money on your behalf)HSK 7-9
- 贵国guì guóyour country (formal, respectful)HSK 7-9
- 乔迁qiáo qiān(formal set phrase) congratulations on moving to a better job or residence; a move or promotion (polite reference)HSK 7-9
- 致歉zhì qiànto apologize (formal)HSK 7-9
- 和气hé qi(adjective) friendly, polite, amiable; (noun) harmonious relationship; goodwillHSK 7-9
- 致谢zhì xièto express thanks / to give thanks (in a formal context); to acknowledge (in a thesis, speech, or public statement)HSK 7-9
- 心想事成xīn xiǎng shì chéng(phrase) may all your wishes come true (used as a blessing); (phrase) to have one's wishes fulfilled (as a statement of outcome)HSK 7-9
- 慰问wèi wènto express sympathy and comfort (to those in difficulty); to convey solicitous greetingsHSK 7-9
- 日安rì āngood day, hello (polite daytime greeting); aloha, g'day (used as an exotic or culturally-specific greeting)HSK 7-9
- 高见gāo jiàn(honorific) your wise opinion, your brilliant ideaHSK 7-9
- 感谢信gǎn xiè xìnthank-you letter; letter of thanksHSK 7-9
- 送别sòng biéto see someone off; to bid farewellHSK 7-9
- 送行sòng xíngto see someone off; to hold a farewell party for someoneHSK 7-9
- 拜读bài dòu(polite) to read (someone's work) respectfully; to have the honor of readingHSK 7-9
- 答谢dá xièto express appreciation; to acknowledge (with thanks)HSK 7-9
- 见谅jiànplease excuse me; please forgive me (formal, written)HSK 7-9
- 贵姓guì xìng(polite phrase) your honorable surname? used to respectfully ask someone's surnameHSK 5
- 莅临lì lín(formal) to arrive (of a distinguished person); to grace with one's presenceHSK 7-9
- 万福mò(interjection, archaic) a polite female greeting expressing good luck, often paired with a curtsyHSK 7-9
- 寒暄hán xuān(verb) to exchange pleasantries; to engage in polite small talk (as a social ritual)HSK 7-9
- 临别lín biéat parting; just before saying goodbyeHSK 7-9
- 赏光shǎng guāng(polite expression) to honor someone with one's presence; to graciously attend at someone's invitationHSK 7-9
- 拜见bài jiànto pay a formal visit (to a superior or elder)HSK 7-9
- 脱帽tuō màoto doff one's hat (in respect), to take off one's hat as a token of respectHSK 7-9
- 留步liú bù(polite expression) please stay, don't bother to see me outHSK 7-9