Chinese phrases: Directions
Start a question to a stranger with *请问* (qǐngwèn), excuse me, may I ask.
Speed:
- 请问，地铁站在哪儿？Qǐngwèn, dìtiězhàn zài nǎr?Excuse me, where's the metro station?
- 洗手间在哪儿？Xǐshǒujiān zài nǎr?Where's the toilet? · (cèsuǒ) is more direct and also common.
- 附近有银行吗？Fùjìn yǒu yínháng ma?Is there a bank nearby?
- 去火车站怎么走？Qù huǒchēzhàn zěnme zǒu?How do I get to the railway station?
- 远吗？Yuǎn ma?Is it far?
- 走路要多长时间？Zǒulù yào duō cháng shíjiān?How long does it take on foot?
- 一直走。Yìzhí zǒu.Go straight on.
- 往左拐。Wǎng zuǒ guǎi.Turn left.
- 往右拐。Wǎng yòu guǎi.Turn right.
- 在第二个路口。Zài dì-èr ge lùkǒu.At the second junction.
- 就在前面。Jiù zài qiánmiàn.It's just ahead.
- 能在地图上指给我看吗？Néng zài dìtú shang zhǐ gěi wǒ kàn ma?Can you show me on the map?