Contacts & SNS

1. 加我微信

   Jiā wǒ wēi xìn

   Add me on WeChat

   Usage

   The most common way to exchange contacts in China

   Grammar Note

   "加" means to add. WeChat (微信) is ubiquitous in China — exchanging QR codes is the standard method.

2. 你的微信号是什么？

   Nǐ de wēi xìn hào shì shén me?

   What is your WeChat ID?

   Usage

   Used to ask for someone's WeChat ID

   Grammar Note

   "号 (hào)" means ID/number as a suffix. Also used in "手机号 (shǒujī hào)" (cell phone number).

3. 给我你的手机号

   Gěi wǒ nǐ de shǒu jī hào

   Give me your phone number

   Usage

   Used to exchange phone numbers

   Grammar Note

   "手机" (hand machine) means mobile phone. More polite: "请告诉我" (please tell me).

4. 你的邮箱是什么？

   Nǐ de yóu xiāng shì shén me?

   What is your email address?

   Usage

   Used to exchange email addresses

   Grammar Note

   "邮箱" = "mail" + "box". Used as shorthand for email address. Full form: "电子邮件 (diànzǐ yóujiàn)".

5. 我会联系你的

   Wǒ huì lián xì nǐ de

   I will contact you

   Usage

   Used when promising to contact someone

   Grammar Note

   "会 (huì)" expresses future intention or prediction. Final "的" is a confirmatory particle showing confidence.

6. 扫我的二维码

   Sǎo wǒ de èr wéi mǎ

   Scan my QR code

   Usage

   Used when exchanging contacts by QR code scan

   Grammar Note

   "二维码" = "2D code". QR codes are ubiquitous in China for WeChat, payments, and business cards.

7. 保持联系

   Bǎo chí lián xì

   Let us keep in touch

   Usage

   Used when saying goodbye to promise continued contact

   Grammar Note

   "保持联系" is an idiomatic expression. Short version: "联系我 (Liánxì wǒ)" (contact me).

8. 你用什么社交软件？

   Nǐ yòng shén me shè jiāo ruǎn jiàn?

   What social media app do you use?

   Usage

   Used to ask which social media platform someone uses

   Grammar Note

   YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter are blocked in China. Chinese alternatives: "微博" (Weibo), "抖音" (Douyin/TikTok), "小红书" (RedNote).

9. 我的名片

   Wǒ de míng piàn

   My business card

   Usage

   Used when handing over a business card

   Grammar Note

   In Chinese business culture, present a card with both hands and handle received cards respectfully. "这是我的名片" while handing it over.

10. 下次来中国记得联系我

    Xià cì lái zhōng guó jì de lián xì wǒ

    Remember to contact me next time you come to China

    Usage

    A warm farewell phrase from locals to visiting travelers

    Grammar Note

    "记得" means "remember to" or "don't forget to". Opposite: "忘了 (wàng le)" (forgot). Warm and welcoming.

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