Learn five basic phrases

你好 (nǐ hǎo) — hello, 谢谢 (xièxie) — thank you, 多少钱 (duōshao qián) — how much, 不要 (bú yào) — I don’t want it, 厕所在哪儿 (cèsuǒ zài nǎr) — where is the toilet.

PANDA’s tip

Even a smiling “nǐ hǎo” noticeably changes how people respond.