找动物园 Finding the Zoo zhǎo dòngwùyuán

Dialogues

Dialogues 1

中文

A：请问，动物园怎么走？
B：动物园啊，您往前直走，看到十字路口右转，就能看见了。大概走15分钟左右。
A：谢谢！请问附近有什么标志性建筑吗？方便我辨认方向。
B：您走过那个红绿灯之后，会看到一个很大的雕塑，旁边就是动物园了。
A：好的，谢谢您！
B：不客气！

拼音

A：qingwen，dongwuyuan zenme zou？
B：dongwuyuan a，nin wang qian zhi zou，kan dao shizi lukou you zhuan，jiu neng kanjian le。dagai zou 15 fen zhong zuoyou。
A：xiexie！qingwen fujin you shenme biaozhixing jianzhu ma？fangbian wo bianren fangxiang。
B：nin zouguo nage honglv deng zhihou，hui kan dao yige hen da de diaosu，pangbian jiushi dongwuyuan le。
A：haode，xiexie nin！
B：bukeqi！

English

A: Excuse me, how can I get to the zoo?
B: The zoo? Just go straight ahead, turn right at the crossroads, you'll see it. It's about a 15-minute walk.
A: Thank you! Are there any landmarks nearby to help me find my way?
B: After you pass the traffic light, you'll see a large sculpture, and the zoo is next to it.
A: Ok, thank you!
B: You're welcome!

Dialogues 2

中文

English

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Common Phrases

请问，动物园怎么走？

qǐngwèn, dòngwùyuán zěnme zǒu?

Excuse me, how can I get to the zoo?

直走

zhízǒu

go straight ahead

右转

yòu zhuǎn

turn right

十字路口

shízì lùkǒu

crossroads

附近

fùjìn

nearby

标志性建筑

biāozhì xìng jiànzhù

landmark

Cultural Background

中文

在中国，问路时通常会使用礼貌用语，如“请问”、“您好”等。在非正式场合下，人们可能会使用更简洁的表达方式。指路时，人们通常会使用一些比较容易理解的地标来进行指引，例如“红绿灯”、“雕塑”等。

拼音

zai Zhongguo，wen lu shi tongchang hui shiyong limao yongyu，ru “qingwen”“nin hao” deng。 zai fei zhengshi changhe xia，renmen keneng hui shiyong geng jiandande biǎodá fāngshì。 zhi lu shi，renmen tongchang hui shiyong yixie bǐjiào rongyi lijie de dibiaolai jinxing zhiyin，liru “honglv deng”“diaosu” deng。

English

In China, when asking for directions, it's customary to use polite phrases such as “请问 (qǐngwèn)” (excuse me) and “您好 (nínhǎo)” (hello). In informal settings, people might use more concise expressions. When giving directions, people often use easily understandable landmarks, such as “红绿灯 (hónglǜdēng)” (traffic light) and “雕塑 (diāosù)” (sculpture).

Advanced Expressions

中文

请问动物园在哪个方向？

请问去动物园怎么走，最好能走人少一点的路。

请问动物园附近有没有公交车站？

拼音

qǐngwèn dòngwùyuán zài nǎge fāngxiàng？

qǐngwèn qù dòngwùyuán zěnme zǒu，zuì hǎo néng zǒu rén shǎo yīdiǎn de lù。

qǐngwèn dòngwùyuán fùjìn yǒu méiyǒu gōngjiāo chēzhàn？

English

Excuse me, which direction is the zoo?

Excuse me, how can I get to the zoo, preferably by a less crowded route?

Excuse me, are there any bus stops near the zoo?

Cultural Taboos

中文

在问路时，避免使用不礼貌的语言或语气。避免打断对方说话。如果对方不懂你的语言，可以用肢体语言辅助交流。

拼音

zài wèn lù shí，bìmiǎn shǐyòng bù lǐmào de yǔyán huò yǔqì。 bìmiǎn dàduàn duìfāng shuōhuà。 rúguǒ duìfāng bù dǒng nǐ de yǔyán，kěyǐ yòng zhītǐ yǔyán fǔzhù jiāoliú。

English

Avoid using impolite language or tone when asking for directions. Avoid interrupting the other person. If the other person doesn't understand your language, you can use body language to assist communication.

Key Points

中文

在问路时，要明确地表达自己的需求，并注意倾听对方的回答。指路者可能提供多种方式，根据实际情况选择合适的方式。向指路者表示感谢。

拼音

zài wèn lù shí，yào míngquè de biǎodá zìjǐ de xūqiú， bìng zhùyì qīngtīng duìfāng de huídá。 zhǐ lù zhě kěnéng tígōng duō zhǒng fāngshì，gēnjù shíjì qíngkuàng xuǎnzé héshì de fāngshì。 xiàng zhǐ lù zhě biǎoshì gǎnxiè。

English

When asking for directions, clearly express your needs and pay attention to the other person's response. The person giving directions may offer multiple ways, choose the appropriate one based on the actual situation. Express gratitude to the person giving directions.

Practice Tips

中文

多进行角色扮演，练习不同的问路方式。利用地图或其他工具，熟悉路线和地标。与朋友或家人一起练习，互相纠正错误。

拼音

duō jìnxíng juésè bànyǎn，liànxí bùtóng de wèn lù fāngshì。 lìyòng dìtú huò qítā gōngjù，shúxī lùxiàn hé dìbiāo。 yǔ péngyou huò jiārén yīqǐ liànxí，hùxiāng jiūzhèng cuòwù。

English

Role-play different ways of asking for directions. Use maps or other tools to familiarize yourself with routes and landmarks. Practice with friends or family and correct each other's mistakes.