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Refusing to take a compliment is the most basic of basics when it comes to manners in China. You're probably familiar with the overused "nǎ lǐ, nǎ lǐ (哪里，哪里)", but there are more natural and authentic ways to deflect compliments. This article will teach you how.

Part 2 of this series continues with common and popular Chinese expressions. Sprinkle them into your everyday speech and impress a few of your Chinese friends.

Chinese people treat their friends differently from how some westerners treat theirs. What comes off as rude might actually be a sign that they consider you a close friend. See what other signs you might have misinterpreted with this article.

Learning slang words and phrases is important in language learning, because it comes up frequently in conversations. Explore a few of the most useful and common ones used by Chinese people

Is a "sorry" in Chinese equivalent to a "sorry" in English? You might be surprised by how many different ways there are to say "sorry" in Mandarin. Read on so you have the right apology for different situations.

If you see someone in China hang-drying their laundry on a busy sidewalk, they're not crazy – it's actually common practice. See what other habits foreigners might find unusual, but is perfectly acceptable in China.

Saying 你好 (nǐ hǎo) to get someone's attention is perfectly fine, but there are other (more fun!) ways to do it. Don't limit yourself to 你好 (nǐ hǎo) – try out a few of the phrases mentioned in this article.

The U.S. has a lot of great Chinese restaurants, but there are some authentic Chinese dishes you just can't seem to find in the states. That's why of these mouth-watering dishes alone is enough of a reason to make a trip to China!

Sure, you probably know how to say "goodbye" in Chinese – "zài jiàn". But what about a friendlier, more casual "see you later"? Read this article to learn useful "goodbye" phrases in Chinese.

The worst thing that can happen on your once-in-a-lifetime trip to China is to get sucked into tourist traps. See the top 10 historical destinations you shouldn't miss out on.