General Greetings

1. Hello – Ni Hao 你好
2. Thank You – Xie Xie 谢谢
3. You’re welcome – Bu Yong Xie 不用谢
4. Sorry – Dui Bu Qi 对不起
5. My name is – Wo Jiao … (insert your name) 我叫。。。

Ordering Food

1. I’d like… – Wo Yao … (insert food name) 我要。。。
2. I’d like this one (when you point to pictures instead of saying the name of the food). Wo Yao Zhe Ge. 我要这个。

Asking for Directions 

1. Where is …? Qing Wen, (insert street name or name of the place) Zen Me Zou? 请问。。。怎么走？

In the taxi or at the train or bus station

1. I’d like to go to… Wo Yao Qu … (insert name of the place) 我要去。。。