Living in China
Report an apartment problem without struggling for the words.
A broken light, a leaking tap, or a question about utilities can become a quick conversation when you can name the issue and ask for help.
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Words to use when this really happens
Report a problem
家里有点问题 (jiā lǐ yǒu diǎn wèn tí) means “There is a problem at home.”
Say something is broken
这个坏了 (zhè ge huài le) means “This is broken.”
Ask for a repair
可以帮我修一下吗?(kě yǐ bāng wǒ xiū yí xià ma?) means “Could you help me fix it?”
Turn phrases into replies
Practice the living in china moment before you are in it.
In TalkChinese AI, you respond out loud, hear a natural follow-up, and try again. That is how a phrase becomes something you can actually say.
- Practice this turnReport a problem
- Practice this turnSay something is broken
- Practice this turnAsk for a repair
请再说一遍
qǐng zài shuō yí biàn — “Please say that again.” One reliable sentence gives you room to listen, think, and keep going.
Questions people ask
What does 修 mean?
修 (xiū) means to repair or fix.
Should I send a photo too?
Yes. A photo or video makes the problem much easier to explain.
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