Basic Chinese phrases for travellers in China
The cards that open almost every conversation: say you don't speak Chinese, ask people to slow down or write it down, suggest a phone translator, ask the price and say thank you. Start with the first card. Hand over your phone and most people will read it and point, write or type a reply.
Open these cards full screen in GoHaode →👋 Basics · 6 cards
你好，我不会说中文，请看这张卡片。
Nǐ hǎo, wǒ bú huì shuō Zhōngwén, qǐng kàn zhè zhāng kǎpiàn.
Hello, I don't speak Chinese. Please read this card.
请慢一点说。
Qǐng màn yìdiǎn shuō.
Please speak more slowly.
请写下来。
Qǐng xiě xiàlái.
Please write it down.
可以用手机翻译吗？
Kěyǐ yòng shǒujī fānyì ma?
Can we use a phone translator?
多少钱？
Duōshǎo qián?
How much is it?
谢谢！
Xièxie!
Thank you!
How to use these cards
- Open the card in GoHaode and tap it to go full screen.
- Hand your phone to the driver, waiter or clerk. The Chinese is written for them.
- They can tap a reply card, and you read the answer in your language.
More situations
- 🚕 Getting around
- 🍜 Eating out
- 💳 Paying
- 🏨 Hotel
- 🧭 Directions
- 🛍️ Shopping
- 🎫 Sightseeing
- 📶 Phone & internet
- 🏮 Culture
- 💊 Medical
- 🆘 Emergency
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