Tourists in China usually speak Chinese for three things: being cordial, buying something, and asking directions. So here are 10 essential expressions that will allow you do these essential things.
1
多少钱？
Duōshao qián?
How much?
2
我只是看看。
Wǒ zhǐ shì kànkan.
I'm just looking.
3
请给我看看那个。
Qǐng gěi wǒ kànkan nàge.
Please show me that one.
4
对不起，我听不懂。
Duìbuqǐ, wǒ tīng bu dǒng.
Sorry, I can't understand.
5
对不起，你能帮助我吗？
Duìbuqǐ, nǐ néng bāngzhù wǒ ma?
Excuse me! Could you help me please?
6
我在哪里可以得到……？
Wǒ zài nǎlǐ kěyǐ dédào……?
Where can I get.....?
7
我怎么到……？
Wǒ zěnme dào……?
How do I get to....?
8
卫生间/洗手间在哪里？
Wèishēngjiān / xǐshǒujiān zài nǎlǐ?
Where is the restroom/toilet?
9
这里可以上网吗？WIFI密码是多少？
Zhèlǐ kěyǐ shàngwǎng ma? WIFI mìmǎ shì duōshao?
Can I use the internet here? What is the WIFI code?
10
我可以把行李放在这里一会儿吗？
Wǒ kěyǐ bǎ xínglǐ fàng zài zhèlǐ yíhuìr ma?
Can I leave my luggage here for a little while?
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