计算车费 Calculating Taxi Fare
Dialogues
Dialogues 1
中文
出租车司机：您好，请问去哪里？
乘客：去火车站，麻烦您打表。
出租车司机：好的。
（到达目的地后）
出租车司机：火车站到了，一共是35元。
乘客：好的，这是40元，不用找了。
拼音
English
Taxi driver: Hello, where are you going?
Passenger: To the train station, please use the meter.
Taxi driver: Okay.
(After arriving at the destination)
Taxi driver: We've arrived at the train station, that's 35 yuan.
Passenger: Okay, here's 40 yuan, keep the change.
Common Phrases
打表
Use the meter
Cultural Background
中文
在中国乘坐出租车，通常会要求司机“打表”，即使用计价器计算车费。
这是一种比较正式、规范的做法，可以避免因为价格产生纠纷。
拼音
English
In China, it's customary to ask the taxi driver to "use the meter" (打表 dǎ biǎo) when taking a taxi.
This is a formal and standard procedure to avoid any disputes over pricing.
In some informal situations, negotiating a price before the journey might be accepted, especially for shorter distances outside major cities. However, using the meter remains standard practice
Advanced Expressions
中文
请问到目的地大概需要多少钱？
除了现金，您这边支持哪些支付方式？
拼音
English
Could you give me an approximate fare to my destination?
Besides cash, what payment methods do you accept?
Cultural Taboos
中文
不要在司机面前大声喧哗或做出不雅行为，要尊重司机的人格和劳动。
拼音
bùyào zài sījī miànqián dàshēng xuānhuá huò zuò chū bù yǎ xíngwéi, yào zūnzhòng sījī de réngé hé láodòng。
English
Avoid loud noises or inappropriate behavior in front of the driver. Respect the driver's personality and work.Key Points
中文
计算车费时要注意司机的计价器是否正常运作，到达目的地后要仔细核对车费，避免被多收费用。
拼音
English
When calculating the fare, make sure the driver's meter is working properly. After arriving at your destination, carefully check the fare to avoid being overcharged.Practice Tips
中文
可以和朋友模拟乘坐出租车的场景，练习如何用中文与司机交流，并计算车费。
也可以在实际生活中多观察司机如何使用计价器，学习如何识别计价器的显示内容。
拼音
English
You can simulate a taxi ride scenario with a friend to practice communicating with the driver in Chinese and calculating the fare.
You can also observe in real life how drivers use the meter to learn how to recognize the meter's display.