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If you want to dig deeper into your Chinese let’s get started on some grammar structures and techniques. The nearest subway station is not far from here. Go straight. After a bus stop, cross the road, and you will arrive.

In addition to the direction phrases listed above, you should know the following phrases for taking a taxi in China. Another common way of asking for directions is by asking how to go somewhere. For this, we use the structure 去____怎么走？(qù ___ zěn me zǒu?), which roughly translates to “How do I get to ____?” Here are some example sentences: English We all get lost every now and then, so make sure you know how to ask for directions in Chinese so you’ll never be lost in China!

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Now that you know plenty of vocabulary related to directions in Chinese, it’s time to learn how to ask for directions in Mandarin. There are three common ways to ask where something is in Chinese, so let’s take a look at each of them: And of course, you won’t always be able to tell someone how to get to where they’re going. No matter how long you’ve been living in China, there will undoubtedly come a time when you simply don’t know how to help someone get to where they need to go. For those situations, you can use any of the following sentences to politely let someone know that you simply don’t know how to help them: English

In this article, we’ll show you not only how to ask for directions in Chinese, but also everything you need to know to understand them. From the names of buildings to parts of the road and public transit, we’ll cover everything you need to know to get to where you need regardless of your mode of transport. Left in Chinese is 左 (zuǒ) and right is 右 (yòu). They are usually accompanied by the word 边 (biān) to indicate that something is to the left or to the right of something, such as 左边 (zuǒ biān) or 右边 (yòu biān). Here are a couple of examples: English Finally, you might be asked to give directions in Mandarin if you spend some time in China. Although you might not get stopped in the street by strangers if you look like a foreigner, you still want to be a good Samaritan and help out when you do know how to get somewhere. Here is the most important vocabulary you’ll need to give directions in Chinese: When talking about distances, we frequently use the character 离(lí), which means ‘away from’. The sentence will be something like, ‘this place + away from + this place +[is] far/near’.

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Yes, the introduction of map apps has been incredibly beneficial, but you don’t want to spend too much time glued to your phone, and we’re here to learn Mandarin, right?

gānbēi (干杯) means “dry cup”, or to finish your drink. So be careful to use the term loosely. Find out the most popular traditional Chinese dishes here. You’ll notice that many city and province names in China have a cardinal point in them, like 北京 (běi jīng) and 湖南 (hú nán). Then, Feng Shui places a lot of emphasis on the cardinal directions, but more on that below! fāngwèicí) or location nounsare used to express both direction and location. These can be divided into two sections, 单纯方位词(dānchún fāngwèicí)simple localizers and 合成方位词(héchéng fāngwèicí)compound localizers.A good sense of direction goes a long way when you’re traveling, and if you’re comfortable using cardinal directions it’ll pay off. Just as in English, these words can be combined, though you’ll notice east and west come first, as opposed to English where north and south are prioritized. This is why it’s so important to know a few key terms that will help you ask for assistance in Chinese! Just remember: While enjoying your time touring around China, don’t be shy to try out the phrases and expressions you’ve learned from ChineseClass101.com!

This helped me realize how important it is to practice this grammar structure, as it could help keep me from getting lost in China! Left ( 左 / zuǒ ) and right ( 右 / yòu ) are also essential vocabulary if you need directions. They’re often combined with the word for ‘side’, ( 邊 / biān ), to indicate where something is in relation to another place.Left, right, inside or outside, above or below, these directions in Chinese follow the same logic as in the English language.