{"id":296,"date":"2023-06-16T11:40:21","date_gmt":"2023-06-16T03:40:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/online.mandarininn.cn\/blog\/?p=296"},"modified":"2023-06-16T11:40:21","modified_gmt":"2023-06-16T03:40:21","slug":"small-talk-in-chinese-5-topics-to-get-you-started","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/online.mandarininn.cn\/blog\/?p=296","title":{"rendered":"Small Talk in Chinese: 5 Topics to Get You Started"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When learning a new language, being able to&nbsp;<strong>produce sentences<\/strong>&nbsp;is often the best way to go about practicing.&nbsp;<strong>Small talk<\/strong>&nbsp;is the best way for beginners to start using the language and tolearn about the cultural norms of the language they are learning, including in Chinese.<br>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Self-Introductions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Introducing yourself<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>is the best way to start a conversation in any language.<\/strong>&nbsp;It is no wonder why self-introductions are one of the first things we do when we learn Chinese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here are a few phrases to get you started:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"249\" src=\"https:\/\/online.mandarininn.cn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1-8-1024x249.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/online.mandarininn.cn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1-8-1024x249.png 1024w, https:\/\/online.mandarininn.cn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1-8-300x73.png 300w, https:\/\/online.mandarininn.cn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1-8-768x187.png 768w, https:\/\/online.mandarininn.cn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1-8.png 1044w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/online.mandarininn.cn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1-7-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/online.mandarininn.cn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1-7-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/online.mandarininn.cn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1-7-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/online.mandarininn.cn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1-7-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/online.mandarininn.cn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1-7.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Complements<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Complements transcend any language barrier.<\/strong>&nbsp;Everyone likes complements! Chinese people are no different. Complements are the best way to meet new people who speak a different language than you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here are a few phrases to get you started:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"247\" src=\"https:\/\/online.mandarininn.cn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2-3-1024x247.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/online.mandarininn.cn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2-3-1024x247.png 1024w, https:\/\/online.mandarininn.cn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2-3-300x72.png 300w, https:\/\/online.mandarininn.cn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2-3-768x186.png 768w, https:\/\/online.mandarininn.cn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2-3.png 1039w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/online.mandarininn.cn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2-10-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/online.mandarininn.cn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2-10-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/online.mandarininn.cn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2-10-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/online.mandarininn.cn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2-10-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/online.mandarininn.cn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2-10.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Hobbies<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Everyone has hobbies.<\/strong>&nbsp;It\u2019s one of the best ways to get a conversation ball rolling. Maybe you can also meet a new language buddy by sharing your hobbies together!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here are a few phrases to get you started:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"175\" src=\"https:\/\/online.mandarininn.cn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/3-2-1024x175.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/online.mandarininn.cn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/3-2-1024x175.png 1024w, https:\/\/online.mandarininn.cn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/3-2-300x51.png 300w, https:\/\/online.mandarininn.cn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/3-2-768x131.png 768w, https:\/\/online.mandarininn.cn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/3-2.png 1040w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/online.mandarininn.cn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/3-9-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-302\" srcset=\"https:\/\/online.mandarininn.cn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/3-9-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/online.mandarininn.cn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/3-9-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/online.mandarininn.cn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/3-9-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/online.mandarininn.cn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/3-9.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Weather<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Probably one of the more clich\u00e9 small talk topics but\u00a0<strong>the weather<\/strong>\u00a0is always a safe bet. After all, there\u2019s nothing more relatable than sharing your love for the sun or complaining about the rain again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here are a few phrases to get you started:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/online.mandarininn.cn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/4-4-1024x224.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-303\" width=\"840\" height=\"183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/online.mandarininn.cn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/4-4-1024x224.png 1024w, https:\/\/online.mandarininn.cn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/4-4-300x66.png 300w, https:\/\/online.mandarininn.cn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/4-4-768x168.png 768w, https:\/\/online.mandarininn.cn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/4-4.png 1039w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/online.mandarininn.cn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/4-10-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-304\" width=\"840\" height=\"472\" srcset=\"https:\/\/online.mandarininn.cn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/4-10-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/online.mandarininn.cn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/4-10-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/online.mandarininn.cn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/4-10-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/online.mandarininn.cn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/4-10.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Food<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A way to a person\u2019s heart is through&nbsp;<strong>food<\/strong>. This is a universal truth everywhere. Practice your Chinese by sharing your favourite cuisine with your language partner!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here are a few phrases to get you started:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"244\" src=\"https:\/\/online.mandarininn.cn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/5-4-1024x244.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-305\" srcset=\"https:\/\/online.mandarininn.cn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/5-4-1024x244.png 1024w, https:\/\/online.mandarininn.cn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/5-4-300x72.png 300w, https:\/\/online.mandarininn.cn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/5-4-768x183.png 768w, https:\/\/online.mandarininn.cn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/5-4.png 1035w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/online.mandarininn.cn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/5_-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/online.mandarininn.cn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/5_-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/online.mandarininn.cn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/5_-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/online.mandarininn.cn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/5_-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/online.mandarininn.cn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/5_.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/online.mandarininn.cn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/\u5fae\u4fe1\u516c\u4f17\u53f7-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-238\" width=\"478\" height=\"470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/online.mandarininn.cn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/\u5fae\u4fe1\u516c\u4f17\u53f7-1.jpg 633w, https:\/\/online.mandarininn.cn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/\u5fae\u4fe1\u516c\u4f17\u53f7-1-300x295.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 478px) 100vw, 478px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When learning a new language, being able to produce sentences is often the best way to go about practicing. 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