问图书馆 Asking for the Library wèn túshūguǎn

Dialogues

Dialogues 1

中文

A:您好,请问图书馆怎么走?
B:您好,图书馆在前面那个十字路口向左转,然后一直走,就能看到一个很大的建筑,那就是图书馆。
A:谢谢!
B:不客气!
A:请问图书馆几点开门呢?
B:图书馆早上八点开门,晚上五点关门。
A:好的,谢谢您的指引!
B:不用谢,祝您阅读愉快!

拼音

A:nín hǎo, qǐngwèn túshūguǎn zěnme zǒu?
B:nínhǎo, túshūguǎn zài qiánmiàn nàge shízì lùkǒu xiàng zuǒ zhuǎn, ránhòu yīzhí zǒu, jiù néng kàndào yīgè hěn dà de jiànzhù, nà jiùshì túshūguǎn.
A:xièxie!
B:bù kèqì!
A:qǐngwèn túshūguǎn jǐ diǎn kāimén ne?
B:túshūguǎn zǎoshang bā diǎn kāimén, wǎnshang wǔ diǎn guānmén.
A:hǎo de, xièxie nín de zhǐyǐn!
B:búyòng xiè, zhù nín yuèdú yúkuài!

English

A: Hello, could you tell me how to get to the library?
B: Hello, the library is at the next crossroads, turn left, and then go straight ahead, you'll see a big building, that's the library.
A: Thank you!
B: You're welcome!
A: What time does the library open?
B: The library opens at 8 am and closes at 5 pm.
A: Okay, thank you for your directions!
B: You're welcome, have a nice reading!

Dialogues 2

中文

A:请问,去图书馆怎么走?
B:图书馆啊,沿着这条街一直走,看到邮局后右转,图书馆就在对面。
A:谢谢!
B:不客气!
A:大概需要走多久呢?
B:大概十分钟左右吧。
A:好的,谢谢!
B:不用谢。

拼音

A:qǐngwèn, qù túshūguǎn zěnme zǒu?
B:túshūguǎn a, yánzhe zhè tiáo jiē yīzhí zǒu, kàndào yóujú hòu yòu zhuǎn, túshūguǎn jiù zài duìmiàn.
A:xièxie!
B:bù kèqì!
A:dàgài xūyào zǒu duōjiǔ ne?
B:dàgài shí fēnzhōng zuǒyòu ba.
A:hǎo de, xièxie!
B:búyòng xiè.

English

A: Excuse me, how do I get to the library?
B: The library? Walk down this street, when you see the post office, turn right. The library is right across the street.
A: Thank you!
B: You're welcome!
A: About how long will it take to walk?
B: About ten minutes.
A: Okay, thank you!
B: You're welcome.

Common Phrases

请问图书馆怎么走?

qǐngwèn túshūguǎn zěnme zǒu?

How do I get to the library?

图书馆在……

túshūguǎn zài……

The library is in…

一直走

yīzhí zǒu

Go straight ahead

Cultural Background

中文

在中国问路,通常会使用“请问”等礼貌用语开头。

不同年龄段的人问路方式可能略有不同,年轻人可能比较直接,老年人可能更注重礼貌。

在公共场所问路,尽量选择看起来比较友善的人。

拼音

在中国问路,通常会使用“请问”等礼貌用语开头。

不同年龄段的人问路方式可能略有不同,年轻人可能比较直接,老年人可能更注重礼貌。

在公共场所问路,尽量选择看起来比较友善的人。

English

In China, it's common to start with polite phrases like “请问 (qǐngwèn)” when asking for directions.

People of different ages may ask for directions in slightly different ways; younger people may be more direct, while older people may pay more attention to politeness.

When asking for directions in public places, try to choose people who look friendly.

Advanced Expressions

中文

请问,去市图书馆怎么走,最便捷的路线是哪条?

请问最近的图书馆在哪儿,步行大约需要多长时间?

能否麻烦您指引一下去省图书馆的路线,最好是乘坐公共交通工具的路线。

拼音

qǐngwèn, qù shì túshūguǎn zěnme zǒu, zuì biànjié de lùxiàn shì nǎ tiáo?

qǐngwèn zuìjìn de túshūguǎn zài nǎr, bùxíng dàyuē xūyào duō cháng shíjiān?

néngfǒu máfán nín zhǐyǐn yīxià qù shěng túshūguǎn de lùxiàn, zuì hǎo shì chéngzuò gōnggòng jiāotōng gōngjù de lùxiàn。

English

Excuse me, how do I get to the city library, what's the most convenient route?

Excuse me, where is the nearest library, and about how long does it take to walk there?

Could you please direct me to the provincial library, preferably a route using public transportation?

Cultural Taboos

中文

避免使用过于直接或粗鲁的语言,尽量使用礼貌用语。

拼音

biànmiǎn shǐyòng guòyú zhíjiē huò cūlǔ de yǔyán, jǐnliàng shǐyòng lǐmào yòngyǔ.

English

Avoid using overly direct or rude language. Try to use polite phrases.

Key Points

中文

问路时要清楚简洁地表达目的地,并注意观察对方的表情和反应,以便及时调整沟通方式。根据对方回应,适时调整问路策略。

拼音

wèn lù shí yào qīngchǔ jiǎnjié de biǎodá mùdìdì, bìng zhùyì guānchá duìfāng de biǎoqíng hé fǎnyìng, yǐbiàn jíshí tiáozhěng gōutōng fāngshì. gēnjù duìfāng huíyìng, shìshí tiáozhěng wènlù cèlüè.

English

When asking for directions, express your destination clearly and concisely, and pay attention to the other person's expression and reaction so you can adjust your communication accordingly. Adjust your strategy as needed based on their response.

Practice Tips

中文

多与外国人进行问路练习,提高口语表达能力和应变能力。

可以模拟不同的场景,例如在旅游景点、校园等场所问路。

注意不同表达方式的语气和语调,增强语言的自然流畅度。

拼音

duō yǔ wàiguórén jìnxíng wènlù liànxí, tígāo kǒuyǔ biǎodá nénglì hé yìngbiàn nénglì.

kěyǐ mónǐ bùtóng de chǎngjǐng, lìrú zài lǚyóu jǐngdiǎn, xiàoyuán děng chǎngsuǒ wènlù.

zhùyì bùtóng biǎodá fāngshì de yǔqì hé yǔdiào, zēngqiáng yǔyán de zìrán liúlàng dù。

English

Practice asking for directions with native speakers to improve your spoken language skills and responsiveness.

You can simulate different scenarios, such as asking for directions in tourist attractions, on campus, etc.

Pay attention to the tone and intonation of different expressions to enhance the natural fluency of your language.