询问步行捷径 Asking for a walking shortcut Xúnwèn bùxíng jiéjìng

Dialogues

Dialogues 1

中文

A:请问,去故宫最近的路怎么走?
B:您可以穿过这条胡同,然后右转,走到下一个路口再左转,就能看到故宫了。大约需要步行十分钟。
A:胡同?是那种窄窄的小路吗?
B:是的,就是那种老北京的胡同。不过不用担心,很好走。
A:谢谢!那走这条路是不是有捷径?
B:这条路是最近的。
A:好的,非常感谢您的帮助!

拼音

A:Qǐngwèn, qù Gùgōng zuìjìn de lù zěnme zǒu?
B:Nín kěyǐ chuān guò zhè tiáo hútòng, ránhòu yòu zhuǎn, zǒu dào xià yīgè lùkǒu zài zuǒ zhuǎn, jiù néng kàn dào Gùgōng le. Dàyuē xūyào bùxíng shí fēnzhōng.
A:Hútòng?Shì nà zhǒng zhǎi zhǎi de xiǎo lù ma?
B:Shì de, jiùshì nà zhǒng lǎo Běijīng de hútòng. Bùguò bùyòng dānxīn, hěn hǎo zǒu.
A:Xièxie!Nà zǒu zhè tiáo lù shì bùshì yǒu jiéjìng?
B:Zhè tiáo lù shì zuìjìn de.
A:Hǎo de, fēicháng gǎnxiè nín de bāngzhù!

English

A: Excuse me, what's the quickest way to walk to the Forbidden City?
B: You can go through this hutong, then turn right, and at the next intersection, turn left. You'll see the Forbidden City. It takes about ten minutes on foot.
A: Hutong? Is it a narrow alley?
B: Yes, it's a typical old Beijing hutong. But don't worry, it's easy to walk through.
A: Thank you! Is this the shortest route?
B: Yes, this is the closest way.
A: Okay, thank you so much for your help!

Common Phrases

请问,去…最近的路怎么走?

Qǐngwèn, qù… zuìjìn de lù zěnme zǒu?

Excuse me, what's the quickest way to walk to…?

这条路是最近的。

Zhè tiáo lù shì zuìjìn de.

This is the closest way.

大约需要步行…分钟。

Dàyuē xūyào bùxíng… fēnzhōng.

It takes about…minutes on foot.

Cultural Background

中文

在询问路线时,可以使用“请问”等礼貌用语,以示尊重。

中国城市道路复杂,巷道众多,询问路线时,可以补充说明自身目的地特点,便于他人理解。

如果对方提供的是较复杂的路线,可以适当重复确认,以防误解。

拼音

Zài xúnwèn lùxìan shí, kěyǐ shǐyòng “qǐngwèn” děng lǐmào yòngyǔ, yǐ shì zūnzhòng。

Zhōngguó chéngshì dàolù fùzá, xiàngdào zhòngduō, xúnwèn lùxìan shí, kěyǐ bǔchōng shuōmíng zìshēn mùdìdì tèdiǎn, biàn yú tārén lǐjiě。

Rúguǒ duìfāng tígōng de shì jiào fùzá de lùxìan, kěyǐ shìdàng chóngfù quèrèn, yǐ fáng wùjiě。

English

When asking for directions, it's polite to use phrases like "Excuse me" to show respect.

Chinese city streets are complex with many alleys, when asking for directions, you can provide additional details about your destination to help others understand.

If the other person provides a complex route, it's a good idea to repeat and confirm to avoid misunderstanding.

Advanced Expressions

中文

请问,从这里到…,有没有更便捷的步行路线?

请问,走这条路到…,会不会比其他路更近?

这条路是不是最近的?

拼音

Qǐngwèn, cóng zhèli dào…, yǒu méiyǒu gèng biànjié de bùxíng lùxiàn?

Qǐngwèn, zǒu zhè tiáo lù dào…, huì bù huì bǐ qítā lù gèng jìn?

Zhè tiáo lù shì bùshì zuìjìn de?

English

Excuse me, is there a quicker way to walk from here to…?

Excuse me, is walking this way to… shorter than other routes?

Is this the shortest route?

Cultural Taboos

中文

避免使用不礼貌的语言或语气,例如大声呵斥或使用粗俗的词语。

拼音

Bìmiǎn shǐyòng bù lǐmào de yǔyán huò yǔqì, lìrú dàshēng hēchì huò shǐyòng cūsú de cíyǔ。

English

Avoid using impolite language or tone, such as shouting loudly or using vulgar words.

Key Points

中文

在询问捷径时,最好能够提供你所要去的目的地,这样对方才能更好地帮助你找到最近的路线。同时,要注意观察周围的环境,以便更好地理解对方给你的指示。

拼音

Zài xúnwèn jiéjìng shí, zuì hǎo nénggòu tígōng nǐ suǒ yào qù de mùdìdì, zhèyàng duìfāng cái néng gèng hǎo de bāngzhù nǐ zhǎodào zuìjìn de lùxiàn. Tóngshí, yào zhùyì guānchá zhōuwéi de huánjìng, yǐbiàn gèng hǎo de lǐjiě duìfāng gěi nǐ de zhǐshì。

English

When asking for shortcuts, it is best to provide your destination so that the other person can better help you find the closest route. At the same time, pay attention to the surroundings to better understand the instructions given by the other person.

Practice Tips

中文

多练习不同场景下的问路和指路表达,例如在商场、公园等不同地点。

可以找朋友或者家人一起进行角色扮演,模拟实际场景进行对话练习。

可以尝试用不同的方式来描述路线,例如使用地标、距离、时间等信息。

拼音

Duō liànxí bùtóng chǎngjǐng xià de wènlù hé zhǐlù biǎodá, lìrú zài shāngchǎng, gōngyuán děng bùtóng dìdiǎn。

Kěyǐ zhǎo péngyou huò zhějiā yīqǐ jìnxíng juésè bànyǎn, mónǐ shíjì chǎngjǐng jìnxíng duìhuà liànxí。

Kěyǐ chángshì yòng bùtóng de fāngshì lái miáoshù lùxiàn, lìrú shǐyòng dìbiāo, jùlí, shíjiān děng xìnxī。

English

Practice asking for and giving directions in different scenarios, such as in malls, parks, etc.

You can role-play with friends or family to simulate real-life scenarios.

Try describing routes in different ways, such as using landmarks, distances, and time.