Ask for directions
The “Asking for Directions” vocabulary set provides the basic vocabulary and sentence structures needed to ask for directions in Chinese. The learning material focuses on words commonly used in daily communication, helping learners feel more confident when traveling in Chinese-speaking areas. The material is designed to be simple and easy to understand, suitable for beginners to learn Chinese. The content includes words indicating directions, directions, and specific illustrative examples. Learners can refer to other online Chinese learning resources to consolidate their knowledge. This material is part of a free Chinese course, helping learners approach Chinese effectively.
去哪里？
Where to go?
Use: Directions, often used in questions
请问，邮局在哪里？
Where is the post office?
Use: Question about location
怎么去火车站？
How to get to the train station?
Use: Ask for method
到那里怎么走？
How to get there?
Use: Destination only
一直往前走。
Just go straight.
Use: Just the way to go
这条路通往哪里？
Where does this road lead?
Use: Directions
这里离火车站很远吗？
How far is it from here to the train station?
Use: Distance Description
这里离超市很近。
It's very close to the supermarket from here.
Use: Distance Description
请问，博物馆的方向是哪个？
Excuse me, which way is the museum?
Use: Directions
请往左边走。
Please go to the left.
Use: Directions
Quick learning tips:
- Tone: Use pronunciation software to practice the correct intonation for each word.
- Tips to remember Chinese characters: Analyze the structure of Chinese characters, associate images or stories to remember more easily.
- How to use in a sentence: Practice putting vocabulary into different questions and answers to understand how to use it.
- Notes: Write down vocabulary and examples in your notebook for regular review.
- Practice: Find opportunities to practice asking for directions with native speakers or classmates to improve your communication skills.
Vocabulary
| From | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 去 | qù | Go |
| 哪里 | nǎlǐ | where |
| 怎么 | zěnme | how |
| 到 | dào | arrive |
| 走 | zǒu | walk, go |
| 路 | lù | road |
| 远 | yuǎn | distant |
| 近 | jìn | near the |
| 方向 | fāng xiàng | direction |
| 左边 | zuǒ biān | left |
| 右边 | yòu biān | right |
| 前面 | qiánmiàn | front |
| 后面 | hòu miàn | behind |
| 拐 | guǎi | turn |
| 直走 | zhí zǒu | go straight |
| 穿过 | chuān guò | go through |
| 路口 | lùkǒu | crossroads |
| 公里 | gōng lǐ | kilometer |
| 分钟 | fēn zhōng | minute |
| 大约 | dàyuē | approximately |
| 需要 | xūyào | need |
| 多少 | duōshao | how much |
| 请 | qǐng | please |
| 问 | wèn | ask |
| 谢谢 | xièxie | Thanks |
| 不客气 | bù kè qì | Nothing |
| 这里 | zhè lǐ | here |
| 那里 | nàlǐ | there |
| 地图 | dì tú | map |
| 火车站 | huǒ chē zhàn | train station |
| 公交车 | gōngjiāochē | bus |
| 地铁 | dì tiě | subway |
| 请问 | qǐng wèn | please |
| 在 | zài | live |
| 条 | tiáo | road, river... |
| 向左转 | xiàng zuǒ zhuǎn | turn left |
| 向右转 | xiàng yòu zhuǎn | turn right |
| 转 | zhuǎn | turn |
| 然后 | rán hòu | Already |
| 就 | jiù | then |
| 对面 | duìmiàn | opposite |
| 旁边 | pángbiān | next to |
| 离 | lí | way |
| 时间 | shíjiān | time |
| 多 | duō | how much |
| 少 | shǎo | little |
| 个 | gè | female |
| 步行 | bù xíng | walk |
| 坐 | zuò | sit, ride (car) |
| 出租车 | chūzū chē | taxi |
| 火车 | huǒ chē | train |
| 比较 | bǐjiào | than |
| 方便 | fāngbiàn | convenient |
| 快 | kuài | fast |
| 帮助 | bāngzhù | help |
| 可以 | kě yǐ | maybe |
| 告诉 | gào su | said |
| 哪 | nǎ | which one |
| 向 | xiàng | towards |
| 左 | zuǒ | left |
| 右 | yòu | Right |
| 一直 | yīzhí | continuously, forever |
| 机场 | jīchǎng | airport |
| 博物馆 | bówùguǎn | museum |
| 车站 | chēzhàn | bus station |
| 超市 | chāoshì | supermarket |
| 银行 | yínháng | bank |
| 公园 | gōngyuán | park |
| 不用谢 | búyòng xiè | no thanks |
| 对不起 | duìbuqǐ | Sorry |
| 导航 | dǎoháng | Navigation system |
| 软件 | ruǎnjiàn | software |
| 手机 | shǒujī | phone |
| 大约多远 | dàyuē duō yuǎn | how far |
| 需要多长时间 | xūyào duō cháng shíjiān | how long |
| ตรงไป | zhèng qù | go straight |
| 转弯 | zhuǎnwān | turn |
| 指路 | zhǐlù | Directions |
| 大概 | dàgài | approximately |
| 小时 | xiǎoshí | hour |
| 远一点 | yuǎn yīdiǎn | a little further |
| 近一点 | jìn yīdiǎn | a little closer |
| 过 | guò | via |
| 桥 | qiáo | bridge |
| 街道 | jiēdào | street |
| 建筑物 | jiànzhùwù | building |
| 大楼 | dàlóu | high rise building |
| 马路 | mǎlù | street |
| 附近 | fùjìn | nearby |
| 左转 | zuǒ zhuǎn | turn left |
| 右转 | yòu zhuǎn | turn right |
| 弯 | wān | curved road |
| 米 | mǐ | meter |
| 交叉路口 | jiāochā lùkǒu | crossroads |
| 多远 | duō yuǎn | How far |
| 多长 | duō cháng | how long |
| 哪个 | nǎge | which |
| 街 | jiē | street |
| 看 | kàn | see |
| 拐弯 | guǎi wān | turn |
| 经过 | jīngguò | passing |
| 十字路口 | shízì lùkǒu | crossroads |
| 多久 | duōjiǔ | how long |
| 沿…走 | yán…zǒu | go along... |
| 路程 | lùchéng | distance |
| 这条路 | zhè tiáo lù | con đường này |
| 那条路 | nà tiáo lù | con đường kia |
| 再 | zài | again |
| 医院 | yīyuàn | hospital |
| 饭店 | fàndiàn | hotel |
| 楼 | lóu | building |
| 栋 | dòng | tòa (đếm tòa nhà) |