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Getting around in Chinese

Unit 9 — Asking where (directions) · 31 words · 4 conversations. Every word and phrase below comes from the free lesson you can practice out loud in your browser or in the app.

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Chinese words for getting around

Example conversations in Chinese

Driving and riding

你在城里怎么出行?
How do you get around the city?
我通常开车。
I usually drive.
你有时坐公交车吗?
Do you ever take the bus?
有时候。开车更方便。
Sometimes. Driving is easier.
我可以搭你的车去上班吗?
Can I get a ride to work?
当然,我可以开车送你。
Sure, I can drive you.
开车路远吗?
Is the drive far?
不远。只有十个街区。
Not far. It's only ten blocks.
我应该几点准备好搭车?
What time should I be ready for the ride?
八点。车程要三十分钟。
Eight. The drive takes thirty minutes.
谢谢。搭车比坐公交车更方便。
Thanks. A ride is easier than the bus.
是啊,在这附近开车更快。
Yeah, driving is faster around here.

Walking and biking

想走路去公园吗?
Want to walk to the park?
好啊,我们走路去吧。
Sure, let's walk.
我们可以绕着湖走远路。
We can take the long way around the lake.
好。绕着湖散步很不错。
Good. Walking around the lake is nice.
骑自行车会更快吗?
Would a bike be faster?
是的,骑自行车比走路快。
Yes, a bike is faster than walking.
你有自行车吗?
Do you have a bike?
有,但我今天想走路。
Yes, but I want to walk today.
自行车道在这条街附近。
The bike path is near this street.
我知道。这是一条去公园的便捷路线。
I know. It's an easy way to the park.
我们继续走吧。
Let's keep walking.
好的,今天走路可以。
Yes, walking is fine today.

Flying for a trip

你的航班什么时候起飞?
When does your flight leave?
我明天七点起飞。
I fly out at seven tomorrow.
你飞去哪里?
Where do you fly to?
我飞去波士顿。
I fly to Boston.
飞到那里要多久?
How long does it take to fly there?
大约两个小时。
About two hours.
你经常坐飞机吗?
Do you fly often?
我几乎每个月都要为了工作坐飞机。
I fly for work almost every month.
哇,那飞得很多啊。
Wow, that's a lot of flying.
是的,我会厌倦坐飞机。
Yes, I get tired of flying.
有人会去机场接你吗?
Will someone get you from the airport?
是的,我兄弟会开车接我。
Yes, my brother will drive me.

Choosing the best way

今天怎么出行最好?
What's the best way to get around today?
坐火车很快,但骑自行车更方便。
The train is fast, but a bike is easier.
我们可以骑自行车去市中心吗?
Can we ride a bike downtown?
可以,骑自行车的路程很短。
Yes, the bike ride is short.
这比走路快吗?
Is it faster than walking?
是的,快多了。
Yes, much faster.
出租车呢?
What about a taxi?
坐出租车很方便,但骑自行车更便宜。
A taxi is easy, but the bike is cheaper.
好,那我们骑自行车吧。
Okay, let's ride bikes.
好。骑车是最方便的出行方式。
Good. It's the easiest way around.
我们可以晚点走回去。
We can walk back later.
当然,走回去没问题。
Sure, walking back is fine.

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