请带我去这个地址。
Qing dai wo qu zhe ge di zhi.
EN: Please take me to this address.
中文: 请带我去这个地址。
Neutral
Show your saved hotel address to a taxi or ride-hailing driver.
Chinese phrasebook
One simple Chinese phrasebook for your first day.
Start with the phrases you may need on arrival, then learn daily and casual social expressions. Tap the audio button to hear Chinese pronunciation.
Social slang depends on age, relationship, and setting. When in doubt, understand it first and speak more politely.
First-day essentials
These are the phrases most likely to matter at the airport, on the way to your hotel, at check-in, when eating, paying, or asking for help.
Airport and transport
Getting from the airport or station to your hotel.
这里对吗？
Zhe li dui ma?
EN: Is this the right place?
中文: 这里对吗？
Neutral
Confirm you are at the correct hotel, station exit, or pickup point.
多少钱？
Duo shao qian?
EN: How much is it?
中文: 多少钱？
Neutral
Ask the price before paying for a simple purchase or local ride.
Hotel check-in
Checking in when you are tired and carrying luggage.
我有预订。
Wo you yu ding.
EN: I have a reservation.
中文: 我有预订。
Neutral
Start the hotel check-in conversation at the front desk.
这是我的护照。
Zhe shi wo de hu zhao.
EN: Here is my passport.
中文: 这是我的护照。
Neutral
Hand over your passport for check-in registration.
可以写下来吗？
Ke yi xie xia lai ma?
EN: Can you write it down?
中文: 可以写下来吗？
Neutral
Ask staff to write a room number, address, or instruction clearly.
Food and water
Ordering something simple near your hotel.
我要这个。
Wo yao zhe ge.
EN: I want this one.
中文: 我要这个。
Neutral
Point to a menu item, photo, or counter display.
不要辣。
Bu yao la.
EN: Not spicy, please.
中文: 不要辣。
Neutral
Ask for a less spicy option when ordering food.
请给我一瓶水。
Qing gei wo yi ping shui.
EN: Bottled water, please.
中文: 请给我一瓶水。
Neutral
Buy water at a convenience store, hotel, or restaurant.
Payment
Explaining payment problems without a long conversation.
可以刷卡吗？
Ke yi shua ka ma?
EN: Can I pay by card?
中文: 可以刷卡吗？
Neutral
Ask whether card payment is possible before the purchase.
可以付现金吗？
Ke yi fu xian jin ma?
EN: Can I pay with cash?
中文: 可以付现金吗？
Neutral
Use as a backup when mobile payment is not ready.
我的支付用不了。
Wo de zhi fu yong bu liao.
EN: My payment is not working.
中文: 我的支付用不了。
Neutral
Explain a failed payment attempt calmly.
Directions
Finding exits, toilets, stations, and the front desk.
地铁站在哪里？
Di tie zhan zai na li?
EN: Where is the subway station?
中文: 地铁站在哪里？
Neutral
Ask airport, station, hotel, or mall staff for the metro.
洗手间在哪里？
Xi shou jian zai na li?
EN: Where is the bathroom?
中文: 洗手间在哪里？
Neutral
Ask for the restroom in public places.
请说慢一点。
Qing shuo man yi dian.
EN: Please speak slowly.
中文: 请说慢一点。
Neutral
Slow down a conversation so you can use translation or context.
Help
Getting help when your phone, route, or booking goes wrong.
我不会说中文。
Wo bu hui shuo Zhong wen.
EN: I do not speak Chinese.
中文: 我不会说中文。
Neutral
Set expectations before using translation or showing text.
你可以帮我吗？
Ni ke yi bang wo ma?
EN: Can you help me?
中文: 你可以帮我吗？
Neutral
Ask staff, hotel workers, or station employees for help.
请帮我打电话给酒店。
Qing bang wo da dian hua gei jiu dian.
EN: Please call my hotel.
中文: 请帮我打电话给酒店。
Neutral
Ask someone to contact your hotel if the address or route is unclear.
Daily phrases
Useful for payment, directions, help, restaurants, hotels, and small purchases.
谢谢
xie xie
EN: Thank you.
中文: 谢谢。
Polite
Use this with staff, drivers, hotel front desk, or anyone helping you.
不客气
bu ke qi
EN: You're welcome.
中文: 不用客气。
Polite
A simple reply when someone thanks you.
你好
ni hao
EN: Hello.
中文: 你好。
Neutral
A safe greeting in almost any first meeting.
麻烦你帮我一下
ma fan ni bang wo yi xia
EN: Could you please help me?
中文: 麻烦你帮我一下。
Polite
Useful at hotels, stations, airports, and restaurants.
我想用支付宝支付
wo xiang yong zhi fu bao zhi fu
EN: I'd like to pay with Alipay.
中文: 我想用支付宝支付。
Neutral
Show this before paying if you are not sure how to ask.
我想用微信支付
wo xiang yong wei xin zhi fu
EN: I'd like to pay with WeChat Pay.
中文: 我想用微信支付。
Neutral
Useful in restaurants, shops, taxis, and small vendors.
可以刷卡吗？
ke yi shua ka ma
EN: Can I pay by card?
中文: 可以刷卡吗？
Neutral
Ask before assuming international cards are accepted.
这个多少钱？
zhe ge duo shao qian
EN: How much is this?
中文: 这个多少钱？
Neutral
Use this when buying food, drinks, tickets, or small items.
请问洗手间在哪里？
qing wen xi shou jian zai na li
EN: Excuse me, where is the restroom?
中文: 请问洗手间在哪里？
Polite
A polite phrase for malls, airports, stations, and restaurants.
我要去这个地址
wo yao qu zhe ge di zhi
EN: I want to go to this address.
中文: 我要去这个地址。
Neutral
Show this with your hotel address to a driver or station staff.
Social phrases
Casual expressions you may hear from locals. Some are friendly slang, so the usage note matters.
小姐姐
xiao jie jie
EN: A casual way to address a young woman, like 'sis' or 'miss'.
中文: 比较亲切地称呼年轻女生，类似“小妹妹/小姐姐”。
Casual
Casual and friendly, but not formal. Avoid using it in serious business or official settings.
帅哥
shuai ge
EN: A friendly casual way to address a man, literally 'handsome guy'.
中文: 比较口语地称呼男生，字面意思是帅哥。
Casual
Often used casually with service staff or strangers, but keep the tone friendly.
兄弟
xiong di
EN: Bro / buddy.
中文: 兄弟，类似 bro/buddy。
Casual
Informal. Use with male friends or in relaxed situations.
太牛了
tai niu le
EN: That's awesome / impressive.
中文: 太厉害了。
Casual
Use when someone does something impressive.
没事儿
mei shir
EN: No worries / it's okay.
中文: 没关系，没事。
Casual
Friendly response when someone apologizes or thanks you.
可以加个微信吗？
ke yi jia ge wei xin ma
EN: Can we add each other on WeChat?
中文: 可以加个微信吗？
Casual
Use only when the conversation already feels friendly and appropriate.
卧槽
wo cao
EN: A strong slang reaction, roughly 'holy crap' or 'what the hell'.
中文: 表达惊讶的强烈口语，比较粗俗。
Slang
Strong slang. Understand it, but use it only with close friends, and avoid it in polite settings.