Updated 6 October 2026
| Chinese | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 你好 | nǐ hǎo | Hello |
| 谢谢 | xiè xie | Thank you |
| 再见 | zài jiàn | Goodbye |
| 早上好 | zǎo shang hǎo | Good morning |
| 请 | qǐng | Please |
| 不客气 | bú kè qi | You’re welcome |
| 对不起 | duì bu qǐ | Sorry / excuse me |
| 请问怎么去……？ | qǐng wèn zěn me qù…? | How do I get to…? |
| 机场在哪里？ | jī chǎng zài nǎ lǐ? | Where is the airport? |
| 火车站 | huǒ chē zhàn | Train station |
| 地铁站 | dì tiě zhàn | Metro station |
| 请带我去这个地址 | qǐng dài wǒ qù zhè ge dì zhǐ | Please take me to this address |
| 多少钱？ | duō shǎo qián? | How much is it? |
| 菜单 | cài dān | Menu |
| 我要这个 | wǒ yào zhè ge | I’ll have this |
| 不要辣的 | bú yào là de | Not spicy, please |
| 一杯水 | yì bēi shuǐ | A glass of water |
| 太贵了 | tài guì le | That is too expensive |
| 可以刷卡吗？ | kě yǐ shuā kǎ ma? | Can I pay by card? |
| 有免税店吗？ | yǒu miǎn shuì diàn ma? | Is there a duty-free shop? |
| 我预订了房间 | wǒ yù dìng le fáng jiān | I have a room reservation |
| 房卡 | fáng kǎ | Room key card |
| Wi-Fi密码是什么？ | Wi-Fi mì mǎ shì shén me? | What is the Wi-Fi password? |
| 我需要帮助 | wǒ xū yào bāng zhù | I need help |
| 请报警 | qǐng bào jǐng | Please call the police |
| 我生病了 | wǒ shēng bìng le | I feel ill |
| 请叫救护车 | qǐng jiào jiù hù chē | Please call an ambulance |
| 医院在哪里？ | yī yuàn zài nǎ lǐ? | Where is the hospital? |
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Save this page before travel or print the phrase table. Point to the Chinese text if pronunciation is difficult. Pinyin helps with sound, but tones matter; keep your request short and show an address or photograph when useful.
Emergency numbers in mainland China
Police: 110. Fire: 119. Medical ambulance: 120. Give your exact location first, then describe what happened. Ask a nearby person, hotel or guide for language help if needed; English service is not guaranteed.
Explain dietary and medical needs clearly
“Not spicy” does not mean allergen-free. For allergies, prepare a separate Chinese-language card naming the ingredient and the need to avoid cross-contact. Keep your accommodation’s Chinese address and an emergency contact alongside this phrase card.