Travel Vocabulary | Mandarin Chinese Basics
Learn essential travel-related words and phrases in Mandarin Chinese. Perfect for beginners planning a trip to China or interested in Chinese culture.
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东 (dōng)
east
The term '东' is used to refer to the cardinal direction east in Chinese. It is commonly used in various contexts such as geography, navigation, and daily conversations to refer to anything related to the direction east.
临时 (lín shí)
temporary
The Chinese word '临时' is used to describe something that is not permanent, or only lasts for a short period of time. Similar to English word 'temporary', it is used in various contexts including work, living arrangements, or events.
Example sentences with 临时 →事故 (shì gù)
accident
The Chinese word '事故' is used to refer to an unexpected and undesirable event, usually occurring suddenly and causing injury or loss. It is used in a similar context as the English word 'accident'. For example, in the sentence 'He met with an accident', '他出了事故'.
Example sentences with 事故 →促销 (cù xiāo)
promotion
The Chinese word '促销' literally translates to 'promote' and 'sell'. It is often used in the context of marketing, advertising, and sales to refer to promotional deals, sales offers, or marketing campaigns, similar to the English term 'promotion'.
Example sentences with 促销 →信息 (xìn xī)
information
The Chinese word '信息' is used in exactly the same way as the English word 'information'. It refers to collected facts and data about a specific subject. You can use it in sentences like '这是什么信息？' (What information is this?)
停车 (tíng chē)
parking
The Chinese word '停车' is used to refer to the action or activity of leaving a vehicle in a particular place for a period of time. It is used in the same context as the English equivalent 'parking'. It could be used in sentences like: 我可以在这里停车吗? (Can I park here?).
Example sentences with 停车 →到 (dào)
to
The Chinese word '到' is used similarly to the English preposition 'to'. It is often used to express the destination of a movement or change. Just like in English, '到' is used in various complex grammatical structures.
Example sentences with 到 →包 (bāo)
bag
The Chinese word for 'bag' is '包' (bāo). This term mainly refers to a flexible container with an opening at the top, used for holding items. In Chinese, it can also be used in various compound words for different types of bags, such as '手提包' (handbag), '书包' (schoolbag), '钱包' (wallet), and so forth.
固体 (gù tǐ)
solid
In Chinese, '固体' refers to 'solid', one of the fundamental states of matter. It's often used in the context of physical states of matter, for describing tangible things or in figurative phrases to express someone or something as reliable or strong.
Example sentences with 固体 →地图 (dìtú)
map
In Chinese, the word for map is '地图' (pronounced as 'dìtú'). It is used in the same context as in English, to refer to a diagrammatic representation of an area of land or sea showing physical features, cities, roads, etc.
夏天 (xiàtiān)
summer
The Chinese word for summer, '夏天', is used similarly to English, representing the warmest season of the year, which is typically from June to August in the Northern Hemisphere. '夏天' can be used in various contexts such as seasons discussion, weather description or planning summer events.
外套 (wàitào)
coat
The Chinese word for coat is 外套 (wàitào). It is a common term used to describe a type of clothing that is typically worn over other garments during colder weather. This word can be used in various contexts, similar to its English counterpart.
Example sentences with 外套 →帽子 (mào zi)
cap
The term cap in Chinese is '帽子'. It can be used in sentences just like 'cap' in English. For example, '他的帽子挺漂亮' or 'His cap is pretty.' Just like in English, it represents a certain type of headwear.
Example sentences with 帽子 →护照 (hù zhào)
passport
The Chinese word '护照' is used exactly as the English word 'passport'. It stands for an official document issued by a government, certifying the holder's identity and citizenship and entitling them to travel under its protection to and from foreign countries.
旅游 (lǚ yóu)
tour
In Chinese, the word for tour is '旅游'. It is typically used the same way it would be in English, to refer to a planned trip, especially for sightseeing and exploration. The usage of this word doesn't differ significantly between the two languages.
旅行 (lǚxíng)
travel
The Chinese word '旅行' represents the concept of travel, journey or trip. It's often used in the context of going on a journey or trip. Similar to English, it can be used both as a noun and a verb. It can stand alone as a simple term for 'travel', or it can be combined with other words to form phrases.
日程 (rì chéng)
schedule
In Chinese, '日程' is used to describe an arranged plan or timetable for work or activities. Similar to English, this word can be used in various contexts including personal, educational, or professional.
Example sentences with 日程 →机场 (jī chǎng)
airport
In Chinese, '机场' is the word for 'airport'. This term is commonly used in formal and casual conversation to refer to an area where aircraft, such as planes and helicopters, take off and land. Different contexts may call for use of different synonyms, but '机场' is the most commonly used term for 'airport'.
毛巾 (máo jīn)
towel
The Chinese word for 'towel' is '毛巾' (máojīn). This term includes any type of towel, whether it's for bath, face or kitchen. It is commonly used in daily life.
Example sentences with 毛巾 →沙 (shā)
sand
The Chinese word for 'sand' is '沙'. It's mostly used in the same contexts as in English. For instance, when speaking about the beach, deserts, or sand in general. In Chinese, '沙' can also be used in compound words, such as '沙漠' which means 'desert'.
Example sentences with 沙 →游客 (yóu kè)
tourist
The Chinese word '游客' is used to refer to tourists or visitors, much like its English equivalent. It is commonly used in travel-related contexts and is used to refer to people traveling to different locations for leisure or sightseeing.
滑 (huá)
slide
The word '滑' translates to 'slide' in English. It can be used in a variety of contexts such as 'slide down a hill' or 'the screen slides open'. It indicates the smooth movement of an object, often due to gravity or some sort of momentum, and can also refer to a surface that allows this sliding movement to take place.
Example sentences with 滑 →目的地 (mù dì dì)
destination
In Chinese, '目的地' is used to describe a place where someone is going, or a place where something is being sent or taken. It is often related to journey or travel and used in both formal and informal contexts.
移动 (yí dòng)
move
The Chinese word '移动' is used to represent the concept of motion or change of place or position, similar to 'move' in English. It can be used in various contexts like moving a physical object, changing one's residence or changing a position in a sequence or order. Correct usage depends on the context.
行李 (xínglǐ)
luggage
The Chinese word for 'luggage' is '行李' (xínglǐ). The term refers to bags, cases, and containers which hold a traveler's articles while the traveler is in transit. It is commonly used when discussing travel, and it can encompass anything from a single suitcase to an elaborate set of matching luggage.
行李箱 (xínglǐxiāng)
suitcase
The Chinese word for suitcase is 行李箱 (xínglǐxiāng). It is often used in the same context as in English, referring to a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes, electronics, and other personal belongings. It can be referenced in travel, moving, or any situation where personal items are being transported.
行程 (xíngchéng)
itinerary
The Chinese word '行程' is used much in the same way as 'itinerary' is used in English. It refers to a detailed plan or route of a journey. The term is most commonly used in travel contexts, such as a tourist's sightseeing agenda or a businessperson's schedule of appointments.
规模 (guīmó)
scale
The Chinese word '规模' is mainly used to refer to size or level of something, especially when it is huge or increasing. Often used in contexts referring to business, projects, or initiatives. The meaning could slightly differ based on the context it's used in, similar to English.
Example sentences with 规模 →路 (lù)
road
In Chinese, the word '路' refers to road. Similar to English, the word can be used in a variety of contexts such as referring to the physical path or a figurative path in life. '路' is commonly used in daily conversation.
酒店 (Jiǔdiàn)
hotel
The Chinese word '酒店' is used similarly to the word 'hotel' in English. It is commonly used in conversation and written text when referring to a place one can rent for the purpose of lodging. It can also be applied to slightly more upscale accommodations that offer additional amenities, such as a restaurant or bar within the building.
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