说明东南西北 Explaining the Directions Shuōmíng dōngnánxīběi

Dialogues

Dialogues 1

中文

A:请问，邮局怎么走？
B:邮局在前面第二个路口，往东走。
A:谢谢！是直走吗？
B:是的，一直往前走，看到十字路口右转就到了。
A:明白了，谢谢您的帮助！
B:不客气！

拼音

A:Qǐngwèn, yóujú zěnme zǒu？
B:Yóujú zài qiánmiàn dì èr gè lùkǒu, wǎng dōng zǒu.
A:Xièxie! Shì zhízǒu ma？
B:Shì de, yīzhí wǎng qián zǒu, kàn dào shízì lùkǒu yòu zhuǎn jiù dàole.
A:Míngbái le, xièxie nín de bāngzhù!
B:Bù kèqì!

English

A:Excuse me, how do I get to the post office?
B:The post office is at the second intersection, go east.
A:Thank you! Is it straight ahead?
B:Yes, go straight ahead, turn right at the intersection and you'll be there.
A:I understand, thank you for your help!
B:You're welcome!

Dialogues 2

中文

A:请问，去火车站怎么走？
B:火车站在西边，你得往西走，穿过那个公园就到了。
A:公园？我知道了，谢谢！
B:不客气，祝您旅途愉快！
A:谢谢！

拼音

A:Qǐngwèn, qù huǒchēzhàn zěnme zǒu？
B:Huǒchēzhàn zài xībēn, nǐ děi wǎng xī zǒu, chuānguò nàge gōngyuán jiù dàole.
A:Gōngyuán？Wǒ zhīdào le, xièxie!
B:Bù kèqì, zhù nín lǚtú yúkuài!
A:Xièxie!

English

A:Excuse me, how do I get to the train station?
B:The train station is to the west, you have to go west, through the park and you'll be there.
A:The park? I understand, thank you!
B:You're welcome, have a pleasant journey!
A:Thank you!

Dialogues 3

中文

A:请问，附近有超市吗？
B:有啊，在南边，沿着这条街一直往南走，走到头就看见了。
A:哦，谢谢您！
B:不用谢，祝您购物愉快！
A:谢谢！

拼音

A:Qǐngwèn, fùjìn yǒu chāoshì ma？
B:Yǒu a, zài nánbiān, yánzhe zhè tiáo jiē yīzhí wǎng nán zǒu, zǒudào tóu jiù kànjiàn le.
A:Ó, xièxie nín!
B:Búyòng xiè, zhù nín gòuwù yúkuài!
A:Xièxie!

English

A:Excuse me, is there a supermarket nearby?
B:Yes, there is one to the south, walk down this street south to the end and you will see it.
A:Oh, thank you!
B:You're welcome, have a nice shopping trip!
A:Thank you!

Common Phrases

东南西北

Dōngnánxīběi

East, West, South, North

往前走

Wǎng qián zǒu

Go straight ahead

向左/右转

Xiàng zuǒ/yòu zhuǎn

Turn left/right

在…方向

Zài…fāngxiàng

In the…direction

Cultural Background

中文

在中国，人们习惯用东南西北来指示方向，这与中国古代的地理观念有关。

拼音

Zài Zhōngguó, rénmen xíguàn yòng dōngnánxīběi lái zhǐshì fāngxiàng, zhè yǔ Zhōngguó gǔdài de dìlǐ guānniàn yǒuguān。

English

In China, people habitually use East, West, South, and North to indicate direction, which is related to ancient Chinese geographical concepts. The use is both formal and informal.

Advanced Expressions

中文

请您指点一下去…的路，好吗？

请问如何前往…比较方便？

请问从这里到…怎么走最近？

拼音

Qǐng nín zhǐdiǎn yīxià qù… de lù, hǎo ma？

Qǐngwèn rúhé qiánwǎng… bǐjiào fāngbiàn？

Qǐngwèn cóng zhèli dào… zěnme zǒu zuìjìn？

English

Could you please direct me to…?

What's the most convenient way to get to…?

What's the shortest way from here to…?

Cultural Taboos

中文

不要用过于粗鲁或不礼貌的语言问路。

拼音

Bùyào yòng guòyú cūlǔ huò bù lǐmào de yǔyán wèn lù。

English

Avoid using rude or impolite language when asking for directions.

Key Points

中文

问路时要选择合适的时机和地点，避免影响他人。

拼音

Wènlù shí yào xuǎnzé héshì de shíjī hé dìdiǎn, bìmiǎn yǐngxiǎng tārén。

English

Choose the appropriate time and place to ask for directions and avoid disturbing others.

Practice Tips

中文

多练习不同场景下的问路和指路对话。

可以和朋友一起模拟问路场景，提高实际应用能力。

尝试用不同的表达方式问路，例如用地图或其他工具辅助。

拼音

Duō liànxí bùtóng chǎngjǐng xià de wènlù hé zhǐlù duìhuà。

Kěyǐ hé péngyou yīqǐ mōnǐ wènlù chǎngjǐng, tígāo shíjì yìngyòng nénglì。

Chángshì yòng bùtóng de biǎodá fāngshì wènlù, lìrú yòng dìtú huò qítā gōngjù fǔzhù。

English

Practice asking for and giving directions in different scenarios.

Practice with friends to simulate real-life situations and improve your ability to apply it in practice.

Try asking for directions in different ways, such as using maps or other tools.