Chinese (Mandarin) phrases for business

Below are Chinese (Mandarin) phrases (中文) you'll actually use for business. Each card shows the native text, an English-friendly pronunciation guide, and the meaning. Tap copy to paste straight into any app or message.

  • Native
    很高兴认识你
    Pronunciation
    hěn gāoxìng rènshi nǐ
    Meaning
    Pleased to meet you
  • Native
    您有时间吗？
    Pronunciation
    nín yǒu shíjiān ma
    Meaning
    Do you have a moment?
  • Native
    我们明天聊
    Pronunciation
    wǒmen míngtiān liáo
    Meaning
    Let's talk tomorrow
  • Native
    感谢您的时间
    Pronunciation
    gǎnxiè nín de shíjiān
    Meaning
    Thank you for your time

Frequently asked questions

Are these Chinese (Mandarin) phrases formal or informal?

Most are neutral and safe for both casual and polite settings. When the difference matters in Chinese (Mandarin), we choose the everyday-polite form.

How accurate is the romanization?

Romanizations are tuned for English speakers as a pronunciation aid, not a strict transliteration. Use them as a guide, then listen to a native speaker.

Can I copy Chinese (Mandarin) text into any app?

Yes. Every phrase copies as Unicode and pastes into chat apps, notes, email, design tools and word processors with no encoding issues.

Will my keyboard switch to Chinese (Mandarin) after copying?

No. Copy-paste only inserts the characters; your typing layout doesn't change. To type Chinese (Mandarin) regularly, install a system keyboard.

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