Chinese phrases for a move
Chinese neighbour phrases
The people in the building are who you will actually speak to. These are the Mandarin sentences for meeting them, then the small asks that follow.
The first hello in the stairwell, and the first small ask.
- 很高兴认识你，我是新搬来的邻居。 Nice to meet you — I am the new neighbour.
- 我刚搬进来。 I just moved in.
- 能不能把音乐关小一点？ Could you turn the music down a little?
- 我住在三楼。 I live on the third floor.
- 你知道什么时候收垃圾吗？ Do you know what time they collect the rubbish?
- 不好意思，这个包裹是你的吗？ Sorry — is this parcel yours?
- 能推荐一家面包店吗？ Could you recommend a bakery?
- 回头见，慢走。 See you later — take care.
Tell Lumi you are learning Chinese for a move and the same situation becomes a full unit — with audio you can tap and say back.
Other Chinese first-month situations
- Chinese housing — Viewing a flat, asking what is included, agreeing a date.
- Chinese town hall — Registering, asking where to queue, the document they will ask for.
- Chinese doctor — Booking, saying where it hurts, understanding the next step.