说明交叉路口 Explaining Intersections shuōmíng jiāochā lùkǒu

Dialogues

Dialogues 1

中文

A:请问,这是去火车站的路吗?
B:是的,您继续往前走,走到下一个路口左转。
A:下一个路口?是哪个路口?
B:看到那个写着‘人民广场’的牌子,就是下一个路口了。
A:好的,谢谢您!
B:不客气!

拼音

A:qing wen,zhe shi qu huoche zhan de lu ma?
B:shi de,nin jixu wang qian zou,zou dao xia yi ge lu kou zuo zhuan。
A:xia yi ge lu kou?shi nage lu kou?
B:kan dao nage xie zhe ‘renmin guangchang’ de paizi,jiu shi xia yi ge lu kou le。
A:hao de,xie xie nin!
B:bu ke qi!

English

A: Excuse me, is this the way to the train station?
B: Yes, keep going straight, and turn left at the next intersection.
A: The next intersection? Which intersection?
B: You'll see a sign that says ‘People's Square’, that's the next intersection.
A: Okay, thank you!
B: You're welcome!

Dialogues 2

中文

A:请问,去邮局怎么走?
B:您往前走,过两个路口,在第二个路口右转,然后就能看到邮局了。
A:两个路口?会不会太远了?
B:不会,很近的,您走走就到了,旁边有个很大的超市。
A:好的,谢谢。
B:不客气!

拼音

A:qing wen,qu youju zenme zou?
B:nin wang qian zou,guo liang ge lu kou,zai di er ge lu kou you zhuan,ran hou jiu neng kan dao youju le。
A:liang ge lu kou?hui bu hui tai yuan le?
B:bu hui,hen jin de,nin zou zou jiu dao le,pang bian you ge hen da de chaoshi。
A:hao de,xie xie。
B:bu ke qi!

English

A: Excuse me, how do I get to the post office?
B: Go straight ahead, pass two intersections, turn right at the second intersection, and you'll see the post office.
A: Two intersections? Isn't that too far?
B: No, it's very close, you'll get there soon, next to a large supermarket.
A: Okay, thank you.
B: You're welcome!

Common Phrases

下一个路口

xia yi ge lu kou

the next intersection

继续往前走

jixu wang qian zou

keep going straight

左转

zuo zhuan

turn left

右转

you zhuan

turn right

Cultural Background

中文

在中国,人们通常会用比较具体的指示来指路,例如“看到那个写着XX的牌子”,“旁边有个XX”等,而不是仅仅依靠方向词。

指路时通常会比较热情,会主动帮助问路人。

在比较正式的场合,人们会用更正式的语言指路。

拼音

zai zhongguo,renmen tongchang hui yong biao ji de zhishi lai zhilu,liru “kan dao nage xie zhe XX de paizi”,“pang bian you ge XX” deng,er bushi jinjin yikao fangxiang ci。

zhilu shi tongchang hui biaojiao re qing,hui zhudong bangzhu wenluoren。

zai biaojiao zhengshi de changhe,renmen hui yong geng zhengshi de yuyan zhilu。

English

In China, people usually give very specific directions, such as “you'll see a sign that says...” or “next to a...”, rather than just relying on directional words.

People tend to be helpful and will actively assist those asking for directions.

In more formal settings, people will use more formal language to give directions.

Common phrases include 'Go straight ahead', 'turn left', 'turn right', 'next intersection' and landmarks such as 'post office' or 'supermarket'.

Advanced Expressions

中文

您可以沿着这条街一直走,然后在第二个红绿灯路口向左拐。

请您在下一个十字路口向右拐,然后您会看到一个大型购物中心,邮局就在购物中心旁边。

拼音

nin keyi yan zhe zhe tiao jie yizhi zou,ranhou zai di er ge hong lv deng lu kou xiang zuo guai。

qing nin zai xia yi ge shizi lu kou xiang you guai,ranhou nin hui kan dao yi ge da xing gouwu zhongxin,youju jiu zai gouwu zhongxin pangbian。

English

You can walk along this street and turn left at the second traffic light.

Please turn right at the next crossroad, you'll see a big shopping mall, and the post office is right next to the mall.

Cultural Taboos

中文

避免使用含糊不清的指路方式,例如“那边”,“那儿”等,尽量使用具体的地名、建筑物名称或其他可以辨识的地标。

拼音

bi mian shiyong hanhu bu qing de zhilu fangshi,liru “na bian”,“na er” deng,jinliang shiyong ju ti de diming、jianzhuwu mingcheng huo qita keyi benshi de dibiao。

English

Avoid vague directions, such as “over there” or “that way”. Try to use specific names of places, buildings, or other identifiable landmarks.

Key Points

中文

指路时应注意听清对方要去哪里,并根据对方的情况选择合适的指路方式。例如,如果对方是外国人,则应尽量使用简单的语言和清晰的地标。

拼音

zhilu shi ying zhuyi ting qing duifang yao qu nali,bing genju duifang de qingkuang xuanze heshi de zhilu fangshi。liru,ruguo duifang shi waiguoren,ze ying jinliang shiyong jiandan de yuyan he qingxi de dibiao。

English

When giving directions, pay attention to where the person wants to go and choose the appropriate way to give directions. For example, if the person is a foreigner, use simple language and clear landmarks.

Practice Tips

中文

可以多找一些路标图来练习,或者实际在生活中进行练习。

可以和朋友一起练习,轮流扮演问路者和指路者。

可以尝试用不同的语言进行练习,提高跨文化交流能力。

拼音

keyi duo zhao yixie lubiao tu lai lianxi,huo zhe shiji zai shenghuo zhong jinxing lianxi。

keyi he pengyou yiqi lianxi,lunliu ban yan wenlu zhe he zhilu zhe。

keyi changshi yong bu tong de yuyan jinxing lianxi,tigao kuawenhua jiaoliu nengli。

English

You can practice with maps or in real life.

You can practice with friends, taking turns as the person asking for directions and the person giving directions.

You can try practicing in different languages to improve your cross-cultural communication skills.