China
Built for China metro rides, high-speed rail, hotel registration, and Alipay or WeChat Pay questions.
Chinese (Mandarin)
All phrases include AI-generated audio for quick playback and pronunciation reference.
Before you go
- Keep transport phrases ready for metro exits, station security, and high-speed rail platforms before you start moving between cities.
- Payment phrases are essential because many small purchases still revolve around Alipay or WeChat Pay, even when cash is accepted.
- Showing the phrase card on screen is often the fastest way to handle address details, food orders, or room requests without extra typing.
More local notes
Built for China trips where metro security, high-speed rail, hotel registration, and cashless payment questions all come up quickly. These cards help when you need short Mandarin for station exits, table orders, or showing exactly what you mean on screen.
China Basics phrases
你好
Ni hao
Hello
谢谢
Xie xie
Thank you
是的
Shi de
Yes
不是
Bu shi
No
不好意思
Bu hao yi si
Excuse me
请帮帮我
Qing bang bang wo
Please help me
你会说英语吗？
Ni hui shuo Ying yu ma?
Do you speak English?
请帮我写成中文
Qing bang wo xie cheng zhong wen
Please write it in Chinese.
China Transport phrases
车站在哪里？
Che zhan zai na li?
Where is the station?
请给我一张票
Qing gei wo yi zhang piao
One ticket, please
洗手间在哪里？
Xi shou jian zai na li?
Where is the bathroom?
什么时候出发？
Shen me shi hou chu fa?
When does it leave?
请在这里停车
Qing zai zhe li ting che
Please stop here
请带我去机场
Qing dai wo qu ji chang
To the airport, please
地铁在哪里？
Di tie zai na li?
Where is the metro?
这里可以给交通卡充值吗？
Zhe li ke yi gei jiao tong ka chong zhi ma?
Can I top up my transit card here?
去机场的地铁是哪一条线？
Qu ji chang de di tie shi na yi tiao xian?
Which metro line goes to the airport?
请带我去这个地址
Qing dai wo qu zhe ge di zhi
Please take me to this address.
这个高铁是从几号检票口进？
Zhe ge gao tie shi cong ji hao jian piao kou jin?
Which gate do I enter for this high-speed train?
进站需要出示身份证吗？
Jin zhan xu yao chu shi shen fen zheng ma?
Do I need to show my ID to enter the station?
China Hotel phrases
我有预订
Wo you yu ding
I have a reservation
我想办理入住
Wo xiang ban li ru zhu
Check in, please
什么时候退房？
Shen me shi hou tui fang?
What time is check-out?
Wi-Fi密码是什么？
Wi-Fi mi ma shi shen me?
What is the Wi-Fi password?
请再给我一些毛巾
Qing zai gei wo yi xie mao jin
More towels, please
我忘带房卡了
Wo wang dai fang ka le
I forgot my room key
可以延迟退房吗？
Ke yi yan chi tui fang ma?
Can I check out later?
入住前可以先寄存行李吗？
Ru zhu qian ke yi xian ji cun xing li ma?
Can I leave my luggage before check-in?
我今晚会晚一点到
Wo jin wan hui wan yi dian dao
I will arrive late tonight.
China Dining phrases
两位，谢谢
Liang wei, xie xie
A table for two, please
请给我菜单
Qing gei wo cai dan
Menu, please
请不要辣
Qing bu yao la
Not spicy, please
我吃素
Wo chi su
I am vegetarian
请给我水
Qing gei wo shui
Water, please
请结账
Qing jie zhang
The bill, please
请不要冰
Qing bu yao bing
No ice, please
这个可以扫码付款吗？
Zhe ge ke yi sao ma fu kuan ma?
Can I scan to pay for this?
请不要香菜
Qing bu yao xiang cai
Please do not add coriander.
请帮我打包带走
Qing bang wo da bao dai zou
Please pack it to go.
请给我一杯热水
Qing gei wo yi bei re shui
Please give me a cup of hot water.
China Shopping phrases
这个多少钱？
Zhe ge duo shao qian?
How much is this?
太贵了
Tai gui le
It's too expensive
可以刷卡吗？
Ke yi shua ka ma?
Can I pay by card?
我先看看
Wo xian kan kan
I'm just looking
有别的尺码吗？
You bie de chi ma ma?
Do you have another size?
这个可以退税吗？
Zhe ge ke yi tui shui ma?
Is this tax-free?
可以便宜一点吗？
Ke yi pian yi yi dian ma?
Can it be cheaper?
可以用微信支付吗？
Ke yi yong WeiXin zhi fu ma?
Can I pay with WeChat Pay?
可以用支付宝吗？
Ke yi yong Zhi Fu Bao ma?
Can I pay with Alipay?
China Emergency phrases
请帮我报警
Qing bang wo bao jing
Call the police, please
请帮我叫救护车
Qing bang wo jiao jiu hu che
Call an ambulance, please
我迷路了
Wo mi lu le
I am lost
我需要药店
Wo xu yao yao dian
I need a pharmacy
我需要医生
Wo xu yao yi sheng
I need a doctor
我现在需要帮助
Wo xian zai xu yao bang zhu
I need help right now
我护照丢了
Wo hu zhao diu le
I lost my passport
我错过末班地铁了
Wo cuo guo mo ban di tie le
I missed the last metro.
Travel FAQ
Which phrase groups matter most for a first China trip?
Start with transport, hotel, and dining. That covers metro, high-speed rail, hotel registration, and most first-day food or payment needs.
Why are phrase cards especially useful in China?
Because many interactions depend on exact wording, exact addresses, and fast mobile-payment communication. The card makes that easier immediately.
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