Top 10 Chinese Phrases for Travelers

Do you want to learn useful Chinese phrases for traveling in China? If you are planning on a trip to China, don’t forget the language barriers that could ruin your journey.

Besides bringing more fun to your journey, being able to speak simple but useful Chinese phrases will give you a better understanding of China and its fascinating culture. Now let’s get started to meet the top 10 most useful Chinese vocabularies and phrases for travelers!

1. 你好(nǐhǎo)
Hello.

Literally meaning “you good”, “你好” is the most common way of greetings in Chinese. It is not only used between acquaintances but also between strangers to strike up a conversation.

2. 打扰一下儿 (dǎrǎo yíxiàr)
Excuse me.

This phrase is extremely useful. If you are in trouble while traveling in China, you definitely want help. This phrase will show your politeness when you “bother” someone.

3. 请问，去火车站怎么走？(qǐnɡwèn, qù huǒchēzhàn zěnme zǒu?)
Where is the train station please?

“请问” is another polite word to begin a question. “请” means “please.” “问” means “ask.” It may be weird when translated literally. You can simply understand it as “Excuse me, may I ask …”

4. 太贵了！(tài ɡuì le!)
Too expensive!

Bargaining is a must when you do shopping in China. You don’t have to feel shame when you bargain, because that’s what almost all Chinese people do! Most of the time, the shop owner will you give a discount if you say it’s “太贵了! (It’s too expensive!)”.

5. 我要订一个房间。(wǒ yào dìnɡ yíɡè fánɡjiān.)
I want to book a room.

6. 我要点这个菜。(wǒ yào diǎn zhèiɡe cài.)
I want to order this dish.

7. 这个多少钱？ (zhèiɡe duōshǎo qián?)
How much is this?

8. 厕所在哪儿？ (cèsuǒ zài nǎr?)
Where is the bathroom?

9. 谢谢。(xiè xie.)
Thank you.

10. 再见！(zài jiàn!)
See you!

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