【Learn Chinese】Talking about Plans for the Weekend in Chinese

The weekend is just around the corner, and it's the perfect time to catch up with friends and share what you've got planned.
Today, we'll explore some common weekend activities in Chinese and how to chat with your buddies about their weekend plans. Let's dive in!
First things first, how do you ask your friends what they're up to this weekend? You can say, "这个周末你打算做什么 (zhè gè zhōu mò nǐ dǎ suàn zuò shén me)," which means "What are you planning to do this weekend?" It's a straightforward and friendly way to start the conversation.

Now, let's look at some popular weekend activities and how to talk about them in Chinese.
If you're planning to catch a movie, you can say, "我打算这个周末去看电影 (wǒ dǎ suàn zhè gè zhōu mò qù kàn diàn yǐng)." Here, "看电影" means "watch a movie." You can also ask your friend, "你想和我一起去吗 (nǐ xiǎng hé wǒ yī qǐ qù ma)," which means "Do you want to go with me?"
For those who love to explore the great outdoors, hiking is a great option. You can say, "这个周末我想去爬山 (zhè gè zhōu mò wǒ xiǎng qù pá shān)," where "爬山" means "hike" or "climb mountains." If you're inviting a friend, you can add, "你有兴趣一起去吗 (nǐ yǒu xìng qù yī qǐ qù ma)," meaning "Are you interested in going together?"
If you're a foodie and planning to try out a new restaurant, you can say, "这个周末我想去尝尝那家新开的餐厅 (zhè gè zhōu mò wǒ xiǎng qù cháng cháng nà jiā xīn kāi de cān tīng)." "尝尝" means "try," and "新开的餐厅" means "newly opened restaurant." To invite a friend, you can say, "一起去吃怎么样 (yī qǐ qù chī zěn me yàng)," which means "How about going together to eat?"
For the bookworms out there, spending a quiet afternoon reading is a perfect weekend plan. You can say, "我打算这个周末在家里看书 (wǒ dǎ suàn zhè gè zhōu mò zài jiā lǐ kàn shū)," where "看书" means "read a book." If you want to suggest a book exchange with a friend, you can say, "我们可以交换书看 (wǒ men kě yǐ jiāo huàn shū kàn)," meaning "We can exchange books to read."
Lastly, if you're planning to relax and do nothing in particular, you can say, "这个周末我想在家里休息 (zhè gè zhōu mò wǒ xiǎng zài jiā lǐ xiū xi)," where "休息" means "rest." Sometimes, doing nothing is the best way to recharge!

Asking about and sharing weekend plans is a great way to strengthen friendships and discover new activities to enjoy together. So, go ahead and strike up a conversation with your Chinese-speaking friends using these phrases.