Mandarin phrases for travel
普通话
Basic Mandarin phrases for a trip, with how to say them and what they mean.
Emergency
- 救命! · Jiùmìng! · Help
- 我需要医生。 / 我需要醫生。 · Wǒ xūyào yīshēng. · I need a doctor
- 请叫救护车! / 請叫救護車! · Qǐng jiào jiùhùchē! · Call an ambulance
- 请叫警察! / 請叫警察! · Qǐng jiào jǐngchá! · Call the police
- 我迷路了。 · Wǒ mílù le. · I'm lost
- 我需要帮助,我的朋友生病了。 / 我需要幫助,我的朋友生病了。 · Wǒ xūyào bāngzhù, wǒ de péngyou shēngbìng le. · I need help, my friend is ill
- 有人受伤了。 / 有人受傷了。 · Yǒu rén shòushāng le. · Someone is hurt
- 医院在哪里? / 醫院在哪裡? · Yīyuàn zài nǎlǐ? · Where is the hospital?
- 我对青霉素过敏。 / 我對青黴素過敏。 · Wǒ duì qīngméisù guòmǐn. · I'm allergic to penicillin
- 我对坚果过敏。 / 我對堅果過敏。 · Wǒ duì jiānguǒ guòmǐn. · I'm allergic to nuts
- 我对海鲜过敏。 / 我對海鮮過敏。 · Wǒ duì hǎixiān guòmǐn. · I'm allergic to shellfish
- 我对蜜蜂蜇伤过敏。 / 我對蜜蜂螫傷過敏。 · Wǒ duì mìfēng zhēshāng guòmǐn. · I'm allergic to bee stings
- 着火了! / 著火了! · Zháohuǒ le! · Fire
- 这是紧急情况。 · Zhè shì jǐnjí qíngkuàng. · It's an emergency
- 请问,你能帮我一下吗? · Qǐngwèn, nǐ néng bāng wǒ yíxià ma? · Can you help me, please?
- 我被抢了。 · Wǒ bèi qiǎng le. · I've been robbed
- 我的护照丢了。 · Wǒ de hùzhào diū le. · I've lost my passport
- 派出所在哪里? · Pàichūsuǒ zài nǎlǐ? · Where is the police station?
- 请打这个电话。 · Qǐng dǎ zhège diànhuà. · Please call this number
- 别烦我! · Bié fán wǒ! · Leave me alone
- 我有糖尿病。 · Wǒ yǒu tángniàobìng. · I'm diabetic
- 我有哮喘。 · Wǒ yǒu xiàochuǎn. · I have asthma
- 我怀孕了。 · Wǒ huáiyùn le. · I'm pregnant
At the border
- 这是我的护照。 · Zhè shì wǒ de hùzhào. · Here is my passport
- 我是来旅游的。 · Wǒ shì lái lǚyóu de. · I'm here on holiday
- 我待…天。 · Wǒ dāi … tiān. · I'm staying for … days
- 我住在…。 · Wǒ zhù zài … · I'm staying at…
- 我只是路过,要去…。 · Wǒ zhǐshì lùguò, yào qù … · I'm passing through to…
- 我骑自行车旅行。 · Wǒ qí zìxíngchē lǚxíng. · I'm travelling by bicycle
- 我徒步旅行。 · Wǒ túbù lǚxíng. · I'm travelling on foot
- 我开车旅行。 · Wǒ kāichē lǚxíng. · I'm travelling by car
- 我坐船旅行。 · Wǒ zuò chuán lǚxíng. · I'm travelling by boat
- 我没有要申报的东西。 · Wǒ méiyǒu yào shēnbào de dōngxi. · I have nothing to declare
- 我需要签证吗? · Wǒ xūyào qiānzhèng ma? · Do I need a visa?
- 请在我的护照上盖个章,好吗? · Qǐng zài wǒ de hùzhào shàng gài gè zhāng, hǎo ma? · Can you stamp my passport, please?
- 我有回程票。 · Wǒ yǒu huíchéng piào. · I have a ticket home
- 这是车辆的证件。 · Zhè shì chēliàng de zhèngjiàn. · Here are the vehicle's papers
- 边境开放吗? · Biānjìng kāifàng ma? · Is the border open?
- 边境口岸在哪里? · Biānjìng kǒu'àn zài nǎlǐ? · Where is the border crossing?
- 我需要联系我的大使馆。 · Wǒ xūyào liánxì wǒ de dàshǐguǎn. · I need to contact my embassy
Every day
- 你好 · Nǐ hǎo · Hello
- 早上好 · Zǎoshang hǎo · Good morning
- 下午好 · Xiàwǔ hǎo · Good afternoon
- 晚上好 · Wǎnshang hǎo · Good evening
- 再见 · Zàijiàn · Goodbye
- 请 · Qǐng · Please
- 谢谢 · Xièxie · Thank you
- 是 / 对 · Shì / Duì · Yes
- 不是 / 不 · Bú shì / Bù · No
- 劳驾 / 请问 · Láojià / Qǐngwèn · Excuse me
- 对不起 · Duìbuqǐ · Sorry
- 你会说英语吗? · Nǐ huì shuō Yīngyǔ ma? · Do you speak English?
- 我听不懂。 · Wǒ tīng bù dǒng. · I don't understand
- 厕所在哪里? · Cèsuǒ zài nǎlǐ? · Where is the toilet?
- 商店在哪里? · Shāngdiàn zài nǎlǐ? · Where is the shop?
- 火车站在哪里? · Huǒchēzhàn zài nǎlǐ? · Where is the train station?
- 公交车站在哪里? · Gōngjiāochē zhàn zài nǎlǐ? · Where is the bus stop?
- 药店在哪里? · Yàodiàn zài nǎlǐ? · Where is the chemist?
- 哪里有饮用水? · Nǎlǐ yǒu yǐnyòngshuǐ? · Where can I get drinking water?
- 多少钱? · Duōshao qián? · How much is it?
- 干杯! · Gānbēi! · Cheers
- 晚安 · Wǎn'ān · Good night
- 我叫… · Wǒ jiào … · My name is…
- 我来自… · Wǒ láizì … · I'm from…
- 祝你今天愉快! · Zhù nǐ jīntiān yúkuài! · Have a good day
- …在哪里? · … zài nǎlǐ? · Where is…?
- 能在地图上指给我看吗? · Néng zài dìtú shàng zhǐ gěi wǒ kàn ma? · Can you show me on the map?
- 请帮我写下来,好吗? · Qǐng bāng wǒ xiě xiàlái, hǎo ma? · Can you write it down, please?
- 请说慢一点。 · Qǐng shuō màn yìdiǎn. · Please speak more slowly
- 能帮我们拍张照吗? · Néng bāng wǒmen pāi zhāng zhào ma? · Could you take a photo of us, please?
Food and drink
- 两位。 · Liǎng wèi. · A table for two, please
- 请给我菜单。 · Qǐng gěi wǒ càidān. · The menu, please
- 你们有什么推荐? · Nǐmen yǒu shénme tuījiàn? · What do you recommend?
- 有今日特餐吗? · Yǒu jīnrì tècān ma? · Is there a dish of the day?
- 一瓶啤酒,谢谢。 · Yì píng píjiǔ, xièxie. · One beer, please
- 两瓶啤酒,谢谢。 · Liǎng píng píjiǔ, xièxie. · Two beers, please
- 一杯红葡萄酒,谢谢。 · Yì bēi hóng pútaojiǔ, xièxie. · A glass of red wine, please
- 一杯白葡萄酒,谢谢。 · Yì bēi bái pútaojiǔ, xièxie. · A glass of white wine, please
- 再来一个,谢谢。 · Zài lái yí ge, xièxie. · Another one, please
- 一杯咖啡,谢谢。 · Yì bēi kāfēi, xièxie. · A coffee, please
- 一杯茶,谢谢。 · Yì bēi chá, xièxie. · A tea, please
- 一杯橙汁,谢谢。 · Yì bēi chéngzhī, xièxie. · An orange juice, please
- 请给我一杯水。 · Qǐng gěi wǒ yì bēi shuǐ. · A glass of water, please
- 一瓶矿泉水,谢谢。 · Yì píng kuàngquánshuǐ, xièxie. · Still water, please
- 白开水就可以。 · Bái kāishuǐ jiù kěyǐ. · Tap water is fine
- 我吃素。 · Wǒ chī sù. · I'm vegetarian
- 我吃全素。 · Wǒ chī quánsù. · I'm vegan
- 不要肉,谢谢。 · Bú yào ròu, xièxie. · No meat, please
- 我不能吃麸质。 · Wǒ bù néng chī fūzhì. · I can't eat gluten
- 不要放坚果,谢谢。 · Bú yào fàng jiānguǒ, xièxie. · No nuts, please
- 这是清真的吗? / 這是清真的嗎? · Zhè shì qīngzhēn de ma? · Is this halal?
- 我不吃猪肉。 / 我不吃豬肉。 · Wǒ bù chī zhūròu. · I don't eat pork
- 这是犹太洁食吗? / 這是猶太潔食嗎? · Zhè shì Yóutài jiéshí ma? · Is this kosher?
- 不要牛奶和奶酪。 · Bú yào niúnǎi hé nǎilào. · No milk or cheese, please
- 不要鸡蛋。 / 不要雞蛋。 · Bú yào jīdàn. · No eggs, please
- 不要太辣,谢谢。 · Bú yào tài là, xièxie. · Not too spicy, please
- 这里面有肉吗? · Zhè lǐmiàn yǒu ròu ma? · Is there meat in this?
- 这里面有鱼吗? · Zhè lǐmiàn yǒu yú ma? · Is there fish in this?
- 买单。 · Mǎidān. · The bill, please
- 可以打包吗? · Kěyǐ dǎbāo ma? · Can I take this away?
- 很好吃。 · Hěn hǎochī. · That was delicious
- 这里有厕所吗? · Zhèlǐ yǒu cèsuǒ ma? · Is there a toilet here?
A bed for the night
- 今晚有房间吗? · Jīnwǎn yǒu fángjiān ma? · Do you have a room for tonight?
- 一晚多少钱? · Yì wǎn duōshao qián? · How much per night?
- 含早餐吗? · Hán zǎocān ma? · Is breakfast included?
- Wi-Fi密码是多少? · Wi-Fi mìmǎ shì duōshao? · What's the wifi password?
- 我可以把行李寄存在这里吗? · Wǒ kěyǐ bǎ xíngli jìcún zài zhèlǐ ma? · Can I leave my bags here?
- 几点退房? · Jǐ diǎn tuìfáng? · What time do I need to leave?
- 在哪里可以洗衣服? · Zài nǎlǐ kěyǐ xǐ yīfu? · Where can I wash my clothes?
At the chemist
- 有治水泡的药吗? · Yǒu zhì shuǐpào de yào ma? · Do you have something for blisters?
- 有治肠胃不舒服的药吗? · Yǒu zhì chángwèi bù shūfu de yào ma? · Do you have something for an upset stomach?
- 有治蚊虫叮咬的药吗? · Yǒu zhì wénchóng dīngyǎo de yào ma? · Do you have something for insect bites?
- 有治晒伤的药吗? · Yǒu zhì shàishāng de yào ma? · Do you have something for sunburn?
- 有治头痛的药吗? · Yǒu zhì tóutòng de yào ma? · Do you have something for a headache?
Shopping
- 这个多少钱? · Zhège duōshao qián? · How much is this?
- 我要这个。 · Wǒ yào zhège. · I'll take it
- 可以刷卡吗? · Kěyǐ shuākǎ ma? · Can I pay by card?
- 有…吗? · Yǒu … ma? · Do you have…?
- 我只是看看,谢谢。 · Wǒ zhǐshì kànkan, xièxie. · Just looking, thanks
- 请给我一个袋子。 · Qǐng gěi wǒ yí ge dàizi. · A bag, please
- 超市在哪里? · Chāoshì zài nǎlǐ? · Where is the supermarket?
- 面包 · miànbāo · Bread
- 牛奶 · niúnǎi · Milk
- 瓶装水 · píngzhuāng shuǐ · Water (bottled)
- 哪里有取款机? · Nǎlǐ yǒu qǔkuǎnjī? · Where is a cash machine?
- 可以付现金吗? · Kěyǐ fù xiànjīn ma? · Can I pay in cash?
- 在哪里可以换钱? · Zài nǎlǐ kěyǐ huànqián? · Where can I change money?
- 我要一张有流量的电话卡。 · Wǒ yào yì zhāng yǒu liúliàng de diànhuàkǎ. · A SIM card with data, please
- 几点开门? · Jǐ diǎn kāimén? · When do you open?
Getting around
- 一张去…的票。 · Yì zhāng qù … de piào. · A ticket to…, please
- 往返 · wǎngfǎn · Return
- 单程 · dānchéng · Single
- 几点出发? · Jǐ diǎn chūfā? · When does it leave?
- 在几号站台? · Zài jǐ hào zhàntái? · Which platform?
- 这辆车去…吗? · Zhè liàng chē qù … ma? · Is this the bus to…?
- 左边 · zuǒbian · Left
- 右边 · yòubian · Right
- 一直走 · yìzhí zǒu · Straight on
- 有多远? · Yǒu duō yuǎn? · How far is it?
By bike
- 哪里有自行车店? · Nǎlǐ yǒu zìxíngchē diàn? · Where is a bike shop?
- 我的车胎破了。 · Wǒ de chētāi pò le. · I have a puncture
- 自行车可以带上火车吗? · Zìxíngchē kěyǐ dài shàng huǒchē ma? · Can I put my bike on the train?
- 能帮我修一下自行车吗? · Néng bāng wǒ xiū yíxià zìxíngchē ma? · Can you fix my bike?
- 我的链条断了。 · Wǒ de liàntiáo duàn le. · My chain is broken
- 断了一根辐条。 · Duàn le yì gēn fútiáo. · A spoke is broken
- 能借我打气筒吗? · Néng jiè wǒ dǎqìtǒng ma? · Could I borrow a pump?
- 有没有安全的地方放自行车? · Yǒu méiyǒu ānquán de dìfang fàng zìxíngchē? · Is there somewhere safe to leave my bike?
- 有去…的自行车道吗? · Yǒu qù … de zìxíngchēdào ma? · Is there a cycle path to…?
- 这条路车多吗? · Zhè tiáo lù chē duō ma? · Is the road busy?
- 坡很陡吗? · Pō hěn dǒu ma? · Is it very steep?
Bike parts in Mandarin
- 内胎 · nèitāi · Inner tube
- 外胎 · wàitāi · Tyre
- 法式气嘴 · fǎshì qìzuǐ · Presta valve (the thin one)
- 美式气嘴 · měishì qìzuǐ · Car-type valve (Schrader)
- 补胎工具 · bǔtāi gōngjù · Puncture repair kit
- 撬胎棒 · qiàotāibàng · Tyre levers
- 刹车片 · shāchēpiàn · Brake pads
- 刹车线 · shāchēxiàn · Brake cable
- 变速线 · biànsùxiàn · Gear cable
- 链条 · liàntiáo · Chain
- 链条油 · liàntiáoyóu · Chain oil
- 辐条 · fútiáo · Spoke
- 车轮 · chēlún · Wheel
- 脚踏 · jiǎotà · Pedal
- 车座 · chēzuò · Saddle
- 车把 · chēbǎ · Handlebars
- 车灯 · chēdēng · Bike light
- 车锁 · chēsuǒ · Bike lock
- 内六角扳手 · nèi liùjiǎo bānshou · Allen key
- 打气筒 · dǎqìtǒng · Pump
On the road
- 哪里可以停车? · Nǎlǐ kěyǐ tíngchē? · Where can I park?
- 加油站 · jiāyóuzhàn · Petrol station
- 柴油 · cháiyóu · Diesel
- 晚上可以在这里停车过夜吗? · Wǎnshang kěyǐ zài zhèlǐ tíngchē guòyè ma? · Can I park here overnight?
- 房车服务站在哪里? · Fángchē fúwùzhàn zài nǎlǐ? · Where is the motorhome service point?
- 在哪里可以倒厕所的污水? · Zài nǎlǐ kěyǐ dào cèsuǒ de wūshuǐ? · Where can I empty the toilet?
- 我的车坏了。 · Wǒ de chē huài le. · My car has broken down
- 我的车胎没气了。 · Wǒ de chētāi méi qì le. · I have a flat tyre
- 停车费在哪里交? · Tíngchē fèi zài nǎlǐ jiāo? · Where do I pay for parking?
- 有电动车充电桩吗? · Yǒu diàndòngchē chōngdiànzhuāng ma? · Is there a charging point for electric cars?
- 这条路收费吗? · Zhè tiáo lù shōufèi ma? · Is there a toll on this road?
- 走高速公路需要买通行证吗? · Zǒu gāosù gōnglù xūyào mǎi tōngxíngzhèng ma? · Do I need a vignette for the motorway?
- 无铅汽油 · wúqiān qìyóu · Unleaded
Car and van parts in Mandarin
- 轮胎 · lúntāi · Tyre
- 备胎 · bèitāi · Spare wheel
- 电瓶 · diànpíng · Battery
- 搭电线 · dādiànxiàn · Jump leads
- 机油 · jīyóu · Engine oil
- 防冻液 · fángdòngyè · Coolant
- 雨刷 · yǔshuā · Windscreen wipers
- 灯泡 · dēngpào · Bulb
- 保险丝 · bǎoxiǎnsī · Fuse
- 尿素 · niàosù · AdBlue
- 煤气罐 · méiqìguàn · Gas bottle (propane or butane)
- 拖车 · tuōchē · Tow truck
- 汽车修理厂 · qìchē xiūlǐchǎng · A garage that does repairs
Walking
- 这是去…的路吗? · Zhè shì qù … de lù ma? · Is this the path to…?
- 走路要多久? · Zǒulù yào duōjiǔ? · How long does it take on foot?
- 这条步道开放吗? · Zhè tiáo bùdào kāifàng ma? · Is the path open?
- 山上有小屋吗? · Shān shàng yǒu xiǎowū ma? · Is there a mountain hut?
- 这里过去安全吗? · Zhèlǐ guòqù ānquán ma? · Is it safe to cross?
- 路上有水吗? · Lù shàng yǒu shuǐ ma? · Is there water on the way?
- 这条路通到哪里? · Zhè tiáo lù tōng dào nǎlǐ? · Where does this path go?
Outdoors
- 我可以在这里露营吗? · Wǒ kěyǐ zài zhèlǐ lùyíng ma? · Can I camp here?
- 哪里可以接水? · Nǎlǐ kěyǐ jiē shuǐ? · Where can I fill my water bottle?
- 这水能喝吗? · Zhè shuǐ néng hē ma? · Is the water safe to drink?
- 露营地在哪里? · Lùyíngdì zài nǎlǐ? · Where is the campsite?
- 有淋浴吗? · Yǒu línyù ma? · Is there a shower?
- 哪里可以给手机充电? · Nǎlǐ kěyǐ gěi shǒujī chōngdiàn? · Where can I charge my phone?
- 去…怎么走? · Qù … zěnme zǒu? · Which way to…?
- 哪里能买到炉头用的气罐? · Nǎlǐ néng mǎi dào lútóu yòng de qìguàn? · Where can I buy gas for my stove?
- 明天天气怎么样? · Míngtiān tiānqì zěnmeyàng? · What will the weather be like tomorrow?
- 这里可以生火吗? · Zhèlǐ kěyǐ shēnghuǒ ma? · Is it all right to light a fire?
- 这里有危险的动物吗? · Zhèlǐ yǒu wēixiǎn de dòngwù ma? · Are there any dangerous animals here?
Camping and walking kit in Mandarin
- 炉头用的气罐 · lútóu yòng de qìguàn · Gas cartridge for my stove
- 电池 · diànchí · Batteries
- 水泡贴 · shuǐpàotiē · Blister plasters
- 防晒霜 · fángshàishuāng · Sun cream
- 驱蚊液 · qūwényè · Insect repellent
- 地钉 · dìdīng · Tent pegs
- 手电筒 · shǒudiàntǒng · Torch
- 净水片 · jìngshuǐpiàn · Water purification tablets
- 这一带的地图 · zhè yídài de dìtú · A map of the area
- 打火机 · dǎhuǒjī · Lighter
By boat
- 哪里可以停船? · Nǎlǐ kěyǐ tíng chuán? · Where can I moor?
- 港务办公室在哪里? · Gǎngwù bàngōngshì zài nǎlǐ? · Where is the harbour master?
- 浮码头上有水和电吗? · Fú mǎtóu shàng yǒu shuǐ hé diàn ma? · Is there water and electricity on the pontoon?
- 有可以停一晚的泊位吗? · Yǒu kěyǐ tíng yì wǎn de bówèi ma? · Do you have a berth for one night?
- 我们的船长…米。 · Wǒmen de chuán cháng … mǐ. · Our boat is … metres long
- 低潮时水深多少? · Dīcháo shí shuǐshēn duōshao? · What is the depth at low tide?
- 天气预报怎么说? · Tiānqì yùbào zěnme shuō? · What is the weather forecast?
- 加油码头在哪里? · Jiāyóu mǎtóu zài nǎlǐ? · Where is the fuel berth?
- 我可以把小艇留在这里吗? · Wǒ kěyǐ bǎ xiǎotǐng liú zài zhèlǐ ma? · Can I leave my dinghy here?
- 在哪里办理海关手续? · Zài nǎlǐ bànlǐ hǎiguān shǒuxù? · Where do we check in with customs?
- 你们用哪个无线电频道? · Nǐmen yòng nǎge wúxiàndiàn píndào? · Which radio channel do you use?
- 在这里抛锚安全吗? · Zài zhèlǐ pāomáo ānquán ma? · Is it safe to anchor here?
- 请帮我们接一下缆绳,好吗? · Qǐng bāng wǒmen jiē yíxià lǎnshéng, hǎo ma? · Could you take our lines, please?
- 在哪里可以把皮划艇放下水? · Zài nǎlǐ kěyǐ bǎ píhuátǐng fàng xià shuǐ? · Where can I put a kayak in the water?
Boat parts in Mandarin
- 船用品店 · chuán yòngpǐn diàn · Chandlery (a shop for boat parts)
- 机油 · jīyóu · Engine oil
- 燃油滤清器 · rányóu lǜqīngqì · Fuel filter
- 叶轮 · yèlún · Impeller
- 电瓶 · diànpíng · Battery
- 绳子 · shéngzi · Rope
- 卸扣 · xièkòu · Shackle
- 护舷 · hùxián · Fender
- 锚 · máo · Anchor
- 舷外机 · xiánwàijī · Outboard engine
- 帆 · fān · Sail
- 制帆师傅 · zhì fān shīfu · Sailmaker
Numbers in Mandarin
- 一 · yī · 1
- 二 · èr · 2
- 三 · sān · 3
- 四 · sì · 4
- 五 · wǔ · 5
- 六 · liù · 6
- 七 · qī · 7
- 八 · bā · 8
- 九 · jiǔ · 9
- 十 · shí · 10
- 二十 · èrshí · 20
- 五十 · wǔshí · 50
- 一百 · yìbǎi · 100
Signs you'll see
To recognise when you see them.
- 营业中 · yíngyè zhōng · Open
- 暂停营业 / 休息 · zàntíng yíngyè / xiūxi · Closed
- 入口 · rùkǒu · Entrance
- 出口 · chūkǒu · Exit
- 厕所 / 洗手间 · cèsuǒ / xǐshǒujiān · Toilets
- 男 · nán · Men
- 女 · nǚ · Women
- 禁止入内 · jìnzhǐ rùnèi · No entry
- 危险 · wēixiǎn · Danger
Where Mandarin is spoken
Main language
China, Taiwan
Also spoken in
Christmas Island, Hong Kong, Macao, Singapore
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