问路遇语言障碍 Asking for Directions with Language Barriers wen lu yu yuyan zhang'ai

Dialogues

Dialogues 1

中文

A：请问，去火车站怎么走？
B：火车站？您是说南站还是北站？
A：南站。
B：哦，南站啊。您往前走，到第一个十字路口右转，然后一直走，看到一个很大的标志牌写着‘南站’就到了。
A：谢谢！
B：不客气！

拼音

A：qing wen，qu huochezhan zenme zou？
B：huochezhan？nin shi shuo nan zhan haishi bei zhan？
A：nan zhan。
B：o，nan zhan a。nin wang qian zou，dao di yi ge shizi lu kou you zhuan，ranhou yizhi zou，kan dao yi ge hen da de biaozhi pai xie zhe ‘nan zhan’ jiu dao le。
A：xie xie！
B：bu ke qi！

English

A: Excuse me, how do I get to the train station?
B: Train station? Do you mean the South Station or the North Station?
A: South Station.
B: Oh, South Station. Go straight ahead, turn right at the first intersection, and then keep going. You'll see a large sign that says 'South Station'.
A: Thank you!
B: You're welcome!

Common Phrases

请问，去……怎么走？

qing wen，qu……zenme zou？

Excuse me, how do I get to…?

直走

zhi zou

Go straight ahead

左转/右转

zuo zhuan/you zhuan

Turn left/right

Cultural Background

中文

在中国问路，通常会使用“请问”等礼貌用语，以示尊重。

在非正式场合下，可以省略“请问”等礼貌用语，但语气应保持平和。

指路时，可以结合周围地标进行描述，例如“在银行旁边”等，以帮助对方更好地理解。

拼音

zai zhongguo wen lu，tongchang hui shiyong “qing wen” deng limao yongyu，yi shi zunzhong。

zai fei zhengshi changhe xia，keyi shenglue “qing wen” deng limao yongyu，dan yuqi ying baochi pinghe。

zhilu shi，keyi jiehe zhouwei di biao jinxing miaoshu，liru “zai yinhang pangbian” deng，yi bangzhu duifang geng hao di lijie。

English

In China, it's customary to use polite phrases like “请问 (qǐngwèn)” when asking for directions to show respect.

In informal settings, you can omit polite phrases like “请问 (qǐngwèn),” but the tone should remain polite.

When giving directions, it's helpful to use nearby landmarks, such as “next to the bank,” to help the person understand better.

Advanced Expressions

中文

请问您能否用英语/其他语言再重复一遍？

不好意思，我的中文不太好，能否请您说得慢一点？

实在太感谢您的帮助了！

拼音

qing wen nin nengfou yong yingyu/qita yuyan zai chongfu yi bian？

buhaoyisi，wo de zhongwen bu tai hao，nengfou qing nin shuo de man yi dian？

shizai tai ganxie nin de bangzhu le！

English

Could you please repeat that in English/another language?

Excuse me, my Chinese is not very good, could you please speak a little slower?

Thank you so much for your help!

Cultural Taboos

中文

避免使用带有歧视或冒犯意味的语言。

拼音

bi mian shiyong daiyou qishi huo maofan yisi de yuyan。

English

Avoid using discriminatory or offensive language.

Key Points

中文

注意观察周围环境，以便更好地理解对方指路信息。问路时，应尽量使用清晰简洁的语言，并注意对方的反应。

拼音

zhuyi guancha zhouwei huanjing，yibian geng hao di lijie duifang zhilu xinxi。wen lu shi，ying jiling shiyong qingxi jianjie de yuyan，bing zhuyi duifang de fanying。

English

Pay attention to the surroundings to better understand the directions. When asking for directions, use clear and concise language and pay attention to the other person's reaction.

Practice Tips

中文

可以提前准备一些常用的问路英语短语。

在实际问路过程中，可以结合肢体语言辅助表达。

可以利用翻译软件辅助沟通。

拼音

keyi ticao zhunbei yixie changyong de wen lu yingyu duan yu。

zai shiji wen lu guocheng zhong，keyi jiehe zhiti yuyan fuzhu biaoda。

keyi liyong fanyi ruanjian fuzhu gou tong。

English

You can prepare some common English phrases for asking directions in advance.

In the actual process of asking for directions, you can use body language to assist in expression.

You can use translation software to assist in communication.