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10 essential Mandarin Chinese phrases for taking a taxi
Navigate Beijing, Shanghai, and beyond with confidence! Learn 10 key Mandarin phrases for your next taxi ride.
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Taking a taxi is a convenient way to get around in China. Knowing a few basic phrases can make your journey much smoother and more enjoyable. From telling the driver your destination to asking about the fare, these essential phrases will help you communicate effectively and avoid misunderstandings.
What this lesson covers
Core Chinese words for everyday conversation.
English meanings, pronunciation hints, and tap-to-hear audio.
A quick flashcard flow and quiz to make the words stick.
Start with these key words
Learn the first set, listen out loud, then move into the full list below.
Flashcards
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Translate
请问，到[地点]大概多少钱？
Full vocabulary list
Words 1–10
- 你好nee howHello
- 我要去[地点]wuh yow chyoo [dee-ahn]I want to go to [place]
- 请问，到[地点]大概多少钱？ching wuhn, dow [dee-ahn] dow-gah shwoh-doh chyen?Excuse me, about how much is it to [place]?
- 请开慢一点ching kye mahn yee dyenPlease drive a bit slower
- 请开快一点ching kye kwai yee dyenPlease drive a bit faster
- 请在这里停车ching zai jyh-lee ting chuhPlease stop here
- 我可以用支付宝/微信支付吗？wuh kuh-yee yohng zhih-foh baw/way-shyn jyy-fuh mah?Can I pay with Alipay/WeChat Pay?
- 找我零钱jow wuh ling chyenGive me change
- 谢谢shyeh-shyehThank you
- 再见zye jyenGoodbye
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