~ is used where there are two sounds in one syllable.
Ou[ch] means use the first sound of the word ouch
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Nǐ Hǎo - Hello / Hi (literally, you good? / how are you?) : nee how
Zài Jiàn - Goodbye / bye : z~eye jee~ann
HuānYíng GuāngLín - Welcome ! (You'll often hear this when enter a restaurant)
DaJia Hao - Hello everybody !
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XièXiè - : Thanks : shee~air shee~air (second is a little softer/quieter)
XièXiè Nǐ ! - Thank you! : shee~air shee~air nee!
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DuìBuQǐ - Excuse me / sorry : der boo chee
BúKèQì - You're welcome : boo ker chee
Qǐng - Please : ching
Mei / MeiHǎo - Beautiful : may / may how
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DuWei - That's right : doo~way (quickly, and often said twice)
Yes and no have no direct translations in Chinese, but the following will be fine is answer to common questions, although they are more like 'to be' and 'not to be' if translated literally; however, these are real colloquial uses.
Bú shì - no : boo shh
Bú shì can also be used in reply to 'Thank you !' with the meaning 'you're welcome' / 'no need to say' / 'it's nothing'
Places featured: Hong Kong *, Li River (GuangXi) *, LiJiang (YunNan), Tiger Leaping Gorge *, ChengDu (pandas), Tibet *, ShangHai, BeiJing (wild Great Wall *); * indicates most footage.
With Jaap Barneveld ...
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( : BeijingBuzzz - 20 years of the best China travel and culture videos : )
Yalong Bay 三亚亚龙湾 (Sānyà Yàlóng Wān) - Explore one of Hainan's most famous beaches, known for its crystal-clear waters and golden sand. Yalong Bay is a popular destination for swimming, sunbathing, and water sports. ... more ...
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Huangshan 黄山 (Huángshān): Embark on an unforgettable journey to the Yellow Mountain, known for its dramatic peaks, deep valleys, and mystical beauty. Huangshan is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has inspired countless poets and artists with its ethereal landscapes. ... more ...
With Busola Deborah ...
Indeed - happiness is a choice. Why would one not be extremely grateful to be alive, and live with passion ? Dance, smile, laugh ! Good vibes resonate around the world.
PS : wonder why you never ever see real China on Western MSM ? ; )
An (English-speaking) Italian explores the mountains and cities of China ...
Part 1 : GuangZhou (GuangDong) | ShangHai | HangZhou (ZheJiang)
Part 2 : HuangShan (AnHui) | JiuHuaShan (AnHui) | Xi'An (ShaanXi)
Part 3 : Xi'An (ShaanXi) | HuaShan (ShaanXi) | HohHot (Inner Mongolia)
Bonus film ...
BeiJing, ShangHai, Xi'An, GuiLin ...
Plus, even more bonus films, starting with - Diabolo around China ...
Mostly food ; )
The Forbidden City (Palace Museum) and more in this China travel and culture vlog.
A masterclass of video editing and use of music. A vlog that is 'show, don't tell'.
A trip around the sights and tastes of BeiJing, China.
With Dear Nessie (and Hannah) ...
Bonus film look-book ...
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In 2016, 100 students from low-income Lincoln high school, Tacoma, Washington State, embarked on a journey of a lifetime, following a personal invitation by president Xi JinPing.
Travel expands one's horizons, and creates the real understanding ...
Bonus film - Chinese president Xi JinPing's trip to Lincoln high school in 2015 ...
A must see, beautiful film if you're thinking of traveling to China - one of the very best films of its type : great adventures, lovely family.
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Sublime natural scenery; amazing ancient culture, yet future looking; exquisite food; friendly people ...
China, 2019. Welcome to the good life.
Something you won't forget .....
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An awesome film - don't miss it ...
September trip, in 2017; charming couple.
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Hong Kong, Shanghai, the Great Wall and much more.
With Ryan and Emma / One Shot Adventures ...
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Filmed, edited and produced by : Maarten de Haas.
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ZheJiang province.
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