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A Dorling Kindersley Book

 LONDON, NEW YORK, MELBOURNE,
MUNICH, DELHI
CONTENTS
Senior Editors Simon Tuite, Angela Wilkes
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Editorial Assistant Megan Jones

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INTRODU
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Senior Art Editor Vicky Short

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Essentials Getting around

64 78

Places to stay Shopping

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Sports and leisure Health

156 168
EnglishChinese
Dictionary
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Menu guide Acknowledgments

4 INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION
This book provides all the key words and phrases you
are likely to need in everyday situations. It is grouped
into themes, and key phrases are broken down into short
sections, to help you build a wide variety of sentences.
A lot of the vocabulary is illustrated to make it easy to
remember, and You may hear boxes feature questions
that you are likely to hear. At the back of the book there
is a menu guide, listing about 300 food terms, and a
2,000-word dictionary. Numbers and the most useful
phrases are listed on the inside covers for quick reference.

Nouns
In Chinese, the plural of nouns is normally the same
as the singular. There is also no direct equivalent of the
English a/an or the.

Adjectives
Chinese adjectives may have different endings depending
on how they are used, and are also very often preceded
by hen (very).

Verbs
Verbs have no tenses and do not generally change
according to who or what is the subject, but there are
some characters that can be added in order to indicate
a particular mood or time:
to come lai
is coming lai le
isnt coming bu lai le
came lai guo
didnt come mei lai guo
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Pronunciation guide
The Chinese phrases in this book are given in
Mandarin Chinese, the main language of the Peoples
Republic of China (PRC). Below each Chinese word or
phrase, you will nd a pronunciation guide in italics.
The pronunciation is written in pinyin, the ofcial
romanization system used in the PRC. Most pinyin
spellings reect the nearest equivalent sound in
English, but some are different, so take note of how
the letters below are pronounced.
c like ts in sits
e like ay in pay
i like ee in see
q like ch in chin
v u pronounced with rounded lips, like
few in English or ber in German
x like sh in ship
z like ds in kids
zh like j in just
Take care to pronounce vowels individually: xie (shoe),
for example, is pronounced shee-ay

Mandarin Chinese has four tones that affect how a

word in pronounced. Each syllable is pronounced with
one of four tones: high, rising, falling-rising, or falling.
These tones can be written as accents on the pinyin,
but are not really helpful to a beginner. Use the audio
CD that accompanies this phrase book or nd a native
speaker to help you with pronunciation, then you can
use the pinyin as a memory aid. You will gradually
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ESSENTIALS
In this section, you will nd the essential words
and useful phrases that you will need for basic
everyday talk and situations in China. Traditionally,
when Chinese people greet each other, they cup
one hand inside the other, in front of the chest,
and they may nod or bow slightly. However, due
to increasing Western inuence, they may shake
hands with you now instead, especially if you are
traveling to China on business.

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 ESSENTIALS 7

GREETINGS
Hello 
nihao
Good morning
zaoshanghao
Good evening
wanshanghao
Goodnight
wanan
Goodbye
zaijian
Pleased to meet you
hengaoxing renshi ni
How are you?
nihaoma
Fine, thanks
wohenhao, xiexie
Youre welcome
buyongxie
My name is
wojiao
Whats your name?
ni jiao shenme mingzi
Whats his/her name? 
ta/ta jiao shenme mingzi
This is
zheshi
Nice to meet you
hengaoxing renshi ni
See you soon
huijian
See you tomorrow
mingtianjian
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SMALL TALK
Yes/no 
shi/bushi
Please
qing
Thank you (very much) 
(feichang) xiexieni
Youre welcome
buyongxie
OK/ne 
haode/henhao
Pardon?
qing zai shuo yibian
Excuse me
laojia
Sorry
duibuqi
I dont know
buzhidao
I dont understand
wo bu mingbai
Could you repeat that?
ni neng chongfu yibian me

I dont speak Chinese

wo buhui shuo zhongwen

Do you speak English?

ni hui shuo yingwen me

What is the Chinese for

zhongwenzenme shuo

Whats that?
na shi shenme

Whats that called?

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Can you tell me

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TALKING ABOUT YOURSELF

Im from
wo laizi
Im
woshi
English
yingguo ren
American
meiguo ren
Canadian
jianada ren
Australian
aodaliya ren
single
danshen
married
yihun
divorced 
lihun le

I amyears old
wosui
I have
woyou
brothers/sisters 
xiongdi/jiemei
a son/daughter 
erzi/nver

You may hear

ni cong nali lai
Where are you from?

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ni jiehun leme
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Are you married?

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Do you have children?

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SOCIALIZING
Do you live here?
ni zhu zheer ma

Where do you live?

ni zhu zheer ma

I am here
wo zai zher

on vacation
dujia

on business
chuchai

Im a student
wo shi xuesheng

I work in
wo zaigongzuo

I am retired
wo leile

May I have
keyi geiwo

your telephone
number? nide dianhua haoma me

your email address?

nide dianziyoujian me
It doesnt matter
meiguanxi

Cheers
xiele

Are you alright?

ni meishi ba

Do you mind if I smoke?

ni jieyi wo chouyan me
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Im OK
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What do you think?

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LIKES AND DISLIKES

I like/love 
wo xihuan/ai

I dont like
wo buxihuan

I hate
wo taoyan

I somewhat/really like 
wo shifen/hen xihuan

Dont you like it?

ni xihuan zhege me

I would like
wo xiangyao

Id like this one/that one 

wo xihuan zhege/nage

My favorite is
wo zui xihuan

I prefer
wo geng xihuan

Its delicious
haochi

What would you like

to do? ni xiang zuo shenme

I dont mind
wo wusuowei

You may hear

ni zuo shenmede
What do you do?

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Are you on vacation?

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DAYS OF THE WEEK

What day is it today?
jintian xingqiji
Sunday
xingqitian
Monday
xingqiyi
Tuesday
xingqier
Wednesday
xingqisan
Thursday
xingqisi
Friday
xingqiwu
Saturday
xingqiliu
today
jintian
tomorrow
mingtian
yesterday
zuotian
indays
tianzhinei

THE SEASONS
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spring summer
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MONTHS
January
yiyue
February
eryue
March
sanyue
April
siyue
May
wuyue
June
liuyue
July
qiyue
August
bayue
September
jiuyue
October
shiyue
November
shiyiyue
December
shieryue
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fall winter
14 ESSENTIALS

TELLING THE TIME

What time is it?
xianzai jidian
Its nine oclock
jiudian
in the morning
shangwu
in the afternoon
xiawu
in the evening
wanshang

yidian yidianshifen
one oclock ten past one

yidianyike yidianershi
quarter past one twenty past one

yidianban liangdian cha yike
half past one quarter to two
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ten to two two oclock

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Its noon/midnight 
xianzai shi zhongwu/wuye
second
miao
minute
fenzhong
hour
xiaoshi
a quarter of an hour
yikezhong
half an hour
banxiaoshi
three-quarters of an hour
sishiwufenzhong
late
wan
early
zao
soon
mashang
What time does it start?
jidian kaishi
What time does it nish?
jidian jieshu
How long will it last?
yao duojiu

You may hear

yihui jian
See you later.

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Youre late.
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MAKING APPOINTMENTS
May I make an "
appointment? women keyi dingge jianmian
shijian ma
Can we meet tomorrow? "
women keyi mingtianjian ma
At 10 oclock? "
shidian
What time is best for you? "
ni shenme shijian heshi
Im sorry, Im busy that day 
duibuqi, wo natian mang
How about Tuesday? "
xingqier zenmeyang
In the morning/afternoon 
zai zaochen/xiawu
Thats ne for me
keyi
Ill see you then
daoshihou jian
I look forward to meeting
you tomorrow wo qidai zhe mingtian heni
jianmian

mingpian beiwanglu
business card personal organizer
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AT THE MEETING
Im here
wolaizheer

on business
tan shengyi

for a conference
chuxi yantaohui

for a meeting
chuxi huiyi

I have a meeting with

woheyouge huiyi

at two oclock
zai liangdian

Im sorry Im late
duibuqi wo chidaole

Heres my card
zheshi wo de mingpian

Its a pleasure to meet you

hen gaoxing jiandaoni

chuanzhenji dayinji
fax machine printer

You may hear

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niyou yuyue ma
Do you have an
appointment?
L "
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THE WEATHER
Whats the weather like?
tianqi zenmeyang

Its
tianqi

good
henhao

bad
buhao

warm
nuanhuo

hot
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cold
leng

humid
chaoshi

qingtian xiayu
Its sunny Its raining
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Its cloudy Its stormy

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Whats the forecast?

tianqiyubao zenmeyang

Whats the temperature?

qiwen zenmeyang

Itsdegrees
du

Its a beautiful day

tianqi zhenhao

The weathers changing

tianqi zai bianhua

Is it going to get colder/ 

hotter? hui bian leng/re ma

Its cooling down

jiangwen le

Is it going to freeze?
hui jiebing me

xiaxue jiebing
Its snowing Its icy
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Its misty Its windy

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GETTING AROUND
China has an excellent rail network, which links all the
major cities and smaller towns, as well as an extensive
bus system for long-distance travel. Most of the big
cities have their own underground subway systems as
well as taxis and public buses. Although you can rent
a car in many cities, you can usually only drive within
the city limits, and may have to hire a driver if you
wish to travel farther aeld around this vast country.

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ASKING WHERE THINGS ARE

Excuse me, please
duibuqi, qingwen

Where is 
zai naer

the town center? 

shizhongxin

the railroad station? 

huochezhan

a cash machine?
qukuanji

How do I get to?

zenmequ

Im going to 
wo qu.

Im looking for 

wo zaizhao

Im lost
wo zoudiule

Is it near?
jinma

Is there anearby? 

zhe fujin youma

Is it far?
yuanma

How far is 

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the nearest bus stop? "

zuijinde gonggong
qichezhan
the market? 
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CAR RENTAL
Where is the car rental
desk? qiche chuzu guitai zainaer
I want to rent
wo xiangzu
a car
yiliang che
a motorcycle
yiliang motuoche
a bicycle
yiliang zixingche

jiating jiaoche, sanxiangche jiebeishi jiaoche
sedan hatchback

motuoche xiaolunmotuo
motorcycle scooter

shandiche gongluche
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for the weekend

zuyige zhoumo
Id like 
woxiangyao zuyibu
an automatic
shoudongdangde
a manual
zidongdangde
Does it have air- "
conditioning? youkongtiao me
Should I return it with a "
full tank? huancheshi xuyao
jiamanyou me
Heres my drivers license
zheshi wode jiashizhizhao
When do I have to
return it? shenme shihou huan
Can I rent a
wo keyi zu yiliang
Do you have a
ni you

ertong zuoyi zixingche toukui
child seat cycling helmet
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DRIVING
Is this the road to? "
zheshi qude lu ma
Where is 
fujin naliyou
the nearest garage? "
qiche xiulizhan
Id like
wo xiangyao
some gasoline
yixie qiyou
40 liters of unleaded 
sishi sheng wuqianqiyou
30 liters of diesel 
sanshi sheng chaiyou
Fill it up, please
qing jiaman
Where do I pay?
wo zaina fuzhang
The pump number is
youbeng hao shi

Can I pay by credit card?

wo keyi yong xinyongka
fuzhang ma
Do you have any change?
ni you lingqian ma

jiayouzhan
gas station
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Please, can you check 

qing bangwo jiancha
the oil
ji you
the tire pressure
taiya

PARKING
Is there a parking lot
nearby? zhe fujin you tingchechang
ma
Can I park here?
zher keyi tingche ma
Is it free?
zhe shi mianfei de ma
How much does it cost?
zhege duoshaoqian
How much is it
duoshaoqian
per hour?
mei xiaoshi
per day?
mei tian
overnight? "
yiwanshang
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THE CAR

xinglixiang
trunk

paiqiguan chelun chemen
exhaust wheel door

INSIDE THE CAR

zuoyitouzhen chemenbashou mensuo
head rest handle door lock
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seat belt back seat front seat

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fengdang yinqinggai
windshield hood

qiandeng
headlight

luntai fadongji baoxiangang
tire engine bumper

THE CONTROLS

anquanqinang jingshideng yibiaopan
airbag hazard lights dashboard

fangxiangpan
steering wheel

chesubiao
speedometer

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horn
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gear shift heater car stereo

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ROAD SIGNS

danxing chukou
one way exit

tingzhi jinru
stop no entry

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jinzhitingche zuigao sudu
no parking maximum speed
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road name sign

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ON THE ROAD

tingche jishi shoufeiqi jiaotongxinhaodeng
parking meter trafc light

jiaotong jingcha ditu
trafc police ofcer map

renxinghengdao qiujiu dianhua
pedestrian crossing emergency phone


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motor rickshaw
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airport parking lot

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AT THE STATION
Where can I buy a ticket?
wo zaina keyi maidao piao

Is there an automatic
ticket machine? zheer you zidong shoupiaoji
ma

zidong shoupiaoji piao
automatic ticket machine ticket

How much is a ticket to?

qude piao duoshao qian

Two tickets to
liang zhang qude piao
Id like
wo xiangyao
a one-way ticket to
yizhang danchengpiao qu

a return ticket to
yizhang wangfanpiao qu

Id like to
wo xiangyao
reserve a seat
ding zuowei
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on the express to
zai qude tekuai shang

book a sleeper car

ding yige wopu
Is there a reduction 
you jianjia de
for children?
ertongpiao ma
for students?
xueshengpiao ma
for senior citizens? 
tuixiurenyuan youhuipiao ma
Is there a dining car?
you cancheme
Is it a fast/slow train? 

zheshi yitang gaosu/disu
lieche ma
Is it a direct train?
zheshi yitang zhida che ma

Do I stamp the ticket

before boarding? wo zai shangche zhiqian yao
jianpiao ma
For how long is the ticket
valid? piao youxiao duochang
shijian

You may hear

lieche congzhantai likai
The train leaves from
platform
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TRAVELING BY TRAIN
Do you have a timetable?
ni you shikebiao ma

What time is
shenme shijian

the next train to? 

xiatang qude lieche

the last train to?

qude mobanche

Which platform does it

leave from? cong nage zhantai likai

What time does it "

arrive in? shenme shijian daoda

How long does it take?

xuyao duochang shijian

Is this the train for?

zheshi qude lieche ma

Is this the right platform

for? zheshi qude zhantai ma

Where is platform three? 

san hao zhantai zaina
Does this train stop at?
zhetang lieche zaiting ma

You may hear

ni bixu queren piaoxiao
You must validate your ticket.

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Tickets, please.
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Where do I change for? "

wo zaina huanche qu

Is this seat free?

zhege zuowei youren ma

Ive reserved this seat

wo dingle zhege zuowei le

Do I get off here?

wo zai zhe xiache ma

Where is the subway

station? ditiezhan zaina

Which line goes to? "

na tiao xian qu

How many stops is it?

you duoshao zhan

Where are we?

women zaina

chezhandating lieche
concourse train
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dining car sleeper car

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BUSES
When is the next bus to?
xia liang qude che shenme
shihou lai
What is the fare to?
quduoshaoqian
Where is "
zaina
the bus stop? "
gonggongqichezhan
the bus station? "
gonggongqiche-zongzhan

Is this the bus stop for

zheshi qude
gonggongqiche zhan ma
Does the number 4 
stop here? si lu gongongqiche zai zhe
ting ma
Where can I buy a ticket?
wo zaina keyi maidao piao

Can I pay on the bus? 

wo keyi zai gonggongqiche
shang fuqian ma

Which buses go to the

city center? na liang gonggongqiche qu
shizhongxin
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TAXIS
Where can I get a taxi?
wo zaina keyi zhaodao
chuzuche
Can I order a taxi?
wo keyi ding yiliang chuzuche
ma
I want a taxi to
wo xiang jiao liang chuzuche
qu
Can you take me to
ni keyi dai wo qu
Is it far?
yuan ma
How long will it take?
yao duochang shijian
How much will it cost?
duoshaoqian
Can you drop me here?
ni neng ba wo fangzai zheli ma

What do I owe you?

wo gai geini duoshaoqian

Keep the change

buyong zhaole
May I have a receipt? 
wo neng yao yige shouju ma

Please wait for me

qing deng wo
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taxi taxi stand

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BOATS
Are there any boat trips?
zhe you dulun youma
Where does the boat
leave from? chuan congnali kai
When is
shenme shihou
the next ferry to? 
xiasou qude duchuan
the rst boat?
diyisou chuan
the last boat?
zuihou yisou chuan
Id like two tickets for
wo xiang yao liangzhang
qude piao
the river trip
guohe

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ferry hydrofoil
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yacht hovercraft
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the ferry service

duchuan fuwu
How much is it for
duoshaoqian
two people? "
liangge ren
a family?
yi jia
a cabin? 
baocang
Can I buy a ticket on
board? wo keyi zai chuanshang
maipiao ma
Is there wheelchair
access? zher you lunyitongdao
ma
Can we eat on board?
women keyi zai
chuanshang jiucan ma

jiushengyi jiushengquan
life jacket life ring
vn
et.
a.n
ho
ng
.tie

shuangtichuan youlechuan
ww

catamaran pleasure boat

38 GETTING AROUND

AIR TRAVEL
Which terminal do I need?
wo xuyao qu nage houjilou
Where do I check in?
wo quna banli dengji shouxu
Where is/are 
nage/naxie zaina
the arrival terminal?
dida dating
the departure terminal?
houji dating
the boarding gate?
dengjimen
Im traveling
wo dacheng
economy
jingjicang
business class
shangwucang
Here is my
zhe shi wode

lvxingdai feiji yongcan
duffel in-ight meal
vn
et.
a.n
ho
ng
.tie

huzhao dengjipai
ww

passport boarding pass

 AIR TRAVEL 39

Im checking in one 

suitcase wo xuyao banli yijian xingli
tuoyun
I packed it myself
wo ziji zhengli de
I have one piece of hand
luggage wo you yige shoutixingli
What is the weight
allowance? xingli zhongliangxianzhi shi
duoshao
How much is excess
baggage? duoshao suan
xinglichaozhong

Will a meal be served?

you can keyong ma
Id like
wo xiangyao
a window seat
yige kao chuanghu de zuowei
an aisle seat
yige kaozoudao de
zuowei
a bulkhead seat
yige kao jinji chukoude
zuowei

You may hear...


qing chushi ni de huzhao/
jipiao
Your passport/ticket please.
vn

et.

a.n

zheshi nide bao ma

ho

Is this your bag?

ng
w .tie
ww
40 GETTING AROUND

AT THE AIRPORT
Heres my
zhe shi wode
boarding pass
dengjipai
passport
huzhao
May I change some
money, please? wo keyi duihuan yixie qian
ma

lvxing zhipiao huzhao jianchachu
travelers check passport control

What is the exchange

rate? huilv shi duoshao
Is the ight toon time?
qude hangban zhunshi
ma
Is the ight delayed?
hangban wandian le ma

How late is it?

wandian le duoshao

Which gate does ight

leave from? hangbancong nage
dengjimen dengji
vn

et.

What time do I board?

a.n

wo shenme shihou dengji

ho
ng
w.tie
ww
 AT THE AIRPORT 41

Where are the luggage

carts? xingliche zaina

Here is the claim tag

zheshi xingli lingqu
biaoqian
I cant nd my baggage
wo zhaobudao wo de xingli

mianshuidian feixingyuan
duty-free shop pilot

kongzhongxiaojie feiji
ight attendant airplane
vn
et.
a.n
ho
ng
.tie

banli dengjishouxu lingquxinglichu

ww

check-in baggage claim

42 EATING OUT

EATING OUT
It is easy to eat well and inexpensively in China.
Not only can you choose from a wide range
of Western-style cafs and traditional Chinese
teahouses and restaurants, but you can also try
many different regional cuisines, from the ery
dishes of Sichuan to traditional Peking duck
and the dim sum of Cantonese cooking. Chinese
people usually eat early, so lunch is served from
11 a.m. onward and dinner from 5 p.m.

vn
et.
a.n
ho
ng
w.tie
ww
 EATING OUT 43

MAKING A RESERVATION
Id like to book a table
woxiang ding yizhuo
zuowei
for lunch/dinner 
lai chi wucan/wancan
for four people 
sigeren
for this evening at seven 
jintian bangwan qidian lai
yongcan
for tomorrow at noon
mingtian zhongwu lai
yongcan
for lunchtime today
jintian wucan shijian lai
yongcan
Do you have a table "
earlier/later? zao/wan yidian youweizi ma
My name is
wo de mingzishi
My telephone number is
wode dianhuahaoma shi
I have a reservation
woyou yuding
in the name of
yongde mingzi
We havent booked
women meiyou yuding
Can we sit here? "
women keyi zuozai zheli ma
Can we sit outside? "
women keyi zuozai waimian
ma
vn
et.

Im waiting for someone

a.n

wozai dengren
ho
ng
w .tie
ww
44 EATING OUT

ORDERING A MEAL
May we see 
women keyi kanyixia

the menu? "

caidanma

the wine list? "

jiudanma

Do you have
niyou

a set menu? "

taocan caidan ma

a xed-price menu? "

guding jiage caidan ma
a childrens menu? "
ertong caidan ma
an la carte menu "
dandian de caidan ma
What are todays specials? "
jintian de tesecai douyou
naxie
What do you recommend? "
nituijian naxie

You may hear

niyou yuding ma
Do you have a
reservation?

yong shenme mingzi
dingde
In what name?

vn

qingzuo
et.
a.n

Please be seated.
ho

ng

.tie

keyi diancai le ma
w

Are you ready to order?

ww
 ORDERING A MEAL 45

What is this? "

zheshi shenme
Are there any vegetarian "
dishes? you sushi ma
I cant eat
wo buneng chi
dairy foods
ruzhipin
nuts
jianguo
wheat
xiaomai
To start, Ill have
woyaozuowei kaiweicai
May we have
women keyiyao
some noodles?
yixie miantiao ma
the dessert menu?
canhou tiandian caidan ma

Reading the menu

 $SSHWL]HUV
kaiweicai
 )LUVWFRXUVHV
toudaocai
 0DLQFRXUVHV
zhucai
 9HJHWDEOHV
shucai
vn
et.

 5LFHQRRGOHV
a.n

ho

mifan/miantiao
ng
.tie

 'HVVHUWV
w

canhou tiandian
ww
46 EATING OUT

COMPLAINING
I didnt order this
womeiyou dian zhege
You forgot my dessert
ni wangle wode canhou
tiandian le
I cant wait any longer
wobuneng zai dengxiaqu le

PAYING
That was delicious
hen haochi
The check, please
qing jiezhang
May I have
wokeyi yao
a receipt?
yige shouju ma
an itemized bill?

yige you xiaofeimingxi de
zhangdan ma
Is service included?
han fuwufei ma
Theres a mistake here
zheli youge cuowu

You may hear

women bu jieshou
xinyongka
We dont take credit cards.
vn

et.

a.n

qing shuru nide mima

ho

Please enter your PIN

ng

number.
w.tie
ww
 COMPLAINING / PAYING / DISHES 47

DISHES AND FLATWARE

tiandianpan wan
side plate bowl


yan hujiaofen
salt pepper

bolibei
canjin glass
napkin

tiandianshi
dessert spoon
vn

et.

kuaizi
a.n

chopstick
ho
ng


.tie

cancha panzi
w

fork plate
ww
48 EATING OUT

AT THE CAF OR BAR

The menu, please
qing geiwo caidan

Do you have? "

nimen you

What fruit juices do you

have? nimen you naxie guozhi

Id like
wo xiangyao

Ill have 

wodian

jia niunai de kafei heikafei
coffee with milk black coffee

naicha lvcha
tea with milk green tea

You may hear

ni xiang yaodianer shenme
What would you like?

vn
et.

haiyao biede ma
a.n

Anything else?
ho
ng

.tie

jiu zhexie
w

Will that be all?

ww
 AT THE CAF OR BAR 49

ningmengcha hongcha
tea with lemon red tea

huacha puer cha
ower tea puer tea

A cup of
yibei

A bottle of
yiping

A glass of
yibei

With lemon/milk 
jia ningmeng/niunai

With sugar
jia tang

Anotherplease
qing zailai yifen

The same again, please

vn

qing zhaoyang zailai yifen

et.
a.n

How much is that?

ho

duoshaoqian
ng
w.tie
ww
50 EATING OUT

CAF AND BAR DRINKS

cha he kafeiyinpin binglvcha
tea and coffee drink iced green tea

juzizhi pingguozhi
orange juice apple juice

boluozhi fanqiezhi
pineapple juice tomato juice

yenai yinpin ningmengshui
coconut milk drink lemonade
vn
et.
a.n
ho
ng

.tie

juzishui kele
w
ww

orangeade cola
 CAF AND BAR DRINKS 51

zilaishui pingzhuang kuangquanshui
tap water bottle of mineral water

pijiu mijiu
beer rice wine

hongjiu baijiu
red wine white wine

You may hear

pingzhuangde
Bottled?
"
budaiqide haishi daiqide
Still or sparkling?

jiabing ma
vn
et.

With ice?
a.n

ho

jia ningmeng ma
ng
.tie

With lemon?
w
ww
52 EATING OUT

BAR SNACKS

shanmingzhi kaosanmingzhi
sandwich grilled sandwich

ganlan jianguo
olives nuts

xiapian shala
prawn crackers salad

zhima xia yousu dianxin
sesame prawn toast pastry
vn
et.
a.n
ho
ng

.tie

bingjiling dangao
w
ww

ice cream cake

 BAR SNACKS / FAST FOOD 53

FAST FOOD
May I have
wo keyi yao yige
to eat in/take out 
zai limian jiucan/daizou

some ketchup/mustard 
yixie fanqiejiang/jiemojiang

hanbaobao jirou hanbao
hamburger chicken burger

shadie jirouchuan regou
chicken satay skewers hot dog


kaorouchuan shutiao
kebab French fries
vn
et.
a.n
ho
ng

.tie

zhaji bisabing
w
ww

fried chicken pizza

54 EATING OUT

BREAKFAST
May I have some
wokeyi yao yidianer
sugar?
tangma
milk?
niunaima
articial sweetener?
renzao tianweijima
butter?
huangyouma
jam?
guojiangma
decaf coffee?
wukafeiyinkafeima

kafei cha
coffee tea

reqiaokeli juzizhi
hot chocolate orange juice
vn
et.
a.n
ho
ng

.tie

pingguozhi mianbao
w
ww

apple juice bread

 BREAKFAST 55

xiaoyuan mianbao kaomianbao
bread roll toast

gulei shipin juzijiang
cereal marmalade

fengmi chaojidan
honey scrambled eggs

zhujidan hebaodan
boiled egg poached egg
vn
et.
a.n
ho
ng

.tie

xianguo guowei suannai

w
ww

fresh fruit fruit yogurt

56 EATING OUT

FIRST COURSES


tang routang/qingtang
soup broth/clear soup

jidan tang jiaozi
egg drop soup dumplings

jiaozi mantou
dumplings steamed bun


xieqian suancai
stuffed crab claws pickled cabbage
vn
et.
a.n
ho
ng

.tie

chunjuan fengzhua
w
ww

spring rolls chicken feet

 FIRST COURSES 57

jiandanbing xiazuodoufupi
omelet shrimp in beancurd skin

jiangzhi peigen he xiangchang kaorou baozi
soy-cured bacon and sausages BBQ pork buns

haixianjiangzhurou zhuroujiaozi
Hoisin pork pork dumplings

paigu fajiao heidou
spare ribs fermented black beans
vn
et.
a.n
ho
ng

.tie

huntun cuipibeijingya
w
ww

wontons crispy Peking duck

58 EATING OUT

MAIN COURSES
I would like
woxiangyao
the lamb 
yangrou
the pork
zhurou
the spare ribs
paigu
the beef
niurou
the steak
niupai
the chicken
jirou
the duck
yarou
the shellsh
beilei
the shrimp 
xia
the crab
pangxie
the lobster
longxia
the vegetables 
shucai
the tofu
doufu

You may see

vn
et.
a.n
ho
ng

.tie

haixian yu
w
ww

seafood sh
 MAIN COURSES 59

You may hear

"
nide niupai yao zenmezuo
How do you like your steak?

sanfenshu haishi wufenshu
Rare or medium rare?
"
yao wanquan jianshu ma
Well done?

roasted
hongkaode
stir-fried
chaode
sizzling
youjiande
steamed
qingzhengde
boiled
zhude
fried
zhade
grilled
kaozhide
raw
shengde
vn
et.
a.n
ho
ng

.tie

qinrou rou
w
ww

poultry meat
60 EATING OUT

MAIN COURSE DISHES

chizhi longxia baoyu mogu
shrimp in mixed bean sauce snails with mushrooms

tiansuan yu youbao xia
sh with sweet and sour sauce stir-fried shrimp

jianzhi longxia gongbao jiding
lobster with ginger Kung Pao chicken
vn
et.
a.n
ho
ng

w .tie

chizhiji qingzhengya
ww

chicken in black bean sauce steamed duck

 MAIN COURSE DISHES 61

xiaoguo zhengji bangbangji
steam-pot chicken pang pang chicken

tiansuanjiang zhurou zhenzhu zhurouqiu
sweet and sour pork pearly pork balls

zhurouwan bingtan dun zhushou
pork meatballs crystal sugar pork knuckle
vn
et.
a.n
ho
ng

w .tie

jupi niurou congbao yanggaorou

ww

beef with tangerine rind lamb with scallions

62 EATING OUT

VEGETABLES AND SIDE DISHES

zhengcai shala
steamed vegetables salad

chao zacai suancai
stir-fried vegetables pickled vegetables

mogu mifan
stuffed mushrooms rice

chaomian xingzhouchaomi
stir-fried noodles Singapore noodles
vn
et.
a.n
ho
ng

.tie

shutiao chaofan
w
ww

French fries fried rice

VEGETABLES AND SIDE DISHES / DESSERTS 63

DESSERTS

guozhi binggao bingjiling
sorbet ice cream

dangao shuiguo shala
cake fruit salad

xingren doufu basi pingguo
almond bean curd apples in hot toffee

babaofan guoxian youzhabing
eight treasure rice pudding fruit fritters
vn
et.
a.n
ho
ng

.tie

hongdousha huasheng dangao

w
ww

sweet red bean paste peanut cake

64 PLACES TO STAY

PLACES TO STAY
China offers the visitor a wide range of places to
stay, with something to suit everyones personal
preferences and budget. These range from
luxurious four- and ve-star hotels, managed by
international chains, to traditional Chinese spas,
budget hotels, and even youth hostels. Although
you cannot go camping in China, you can rent an
apartment for longer stays.

vn
et.
a.n
ho
ng
w.tie
ww
 PLACES TO STAY 65

MAKING A RESERVATION
Id like
woxiang

to make a reservation
yuding

a double room
shuangrenjian

a room with twin beds

shuangchuangjian

a single room
danrenjian

a family room
jiatingjian

a disabled persons room

canjiren fangjian

with a bath/shower 
you yushi/linyu de

with a sea view

neng kandao haijing de

for two nights

zhu liangge wanshang

for a week
zhu yige xingqi

Is breakfast included? "

bo zaocan ma

How much is it
duoshaoqian

per night? "

yiiwan

per week? "

yizhou
vn
et.

with air-conditioning? 
a.n

you kongtiao de
ho
ng
w .tie
ww
66 PLACES TO STAY

CHECKING IN
I have a reservation in the
name of woyou yige yidengji de
yuding

Do you have
youmeiyou

banyungong dianti
porter elevators

fangjian songcan fuwu xiao bingxiang
room service mini bar

Id like
woxiangyao
the keys for room
fangjian de yaoshi
a wake-up call at
huanxing fuwu zaidian

What time is
vn

shenme shihou
et.
a.n

breakfast? "
ho

yong zaocan
ng
.tie

dinner? "
w
ww

yong wancan
 CHECKING IN / IN YOUR ROOM 67

IN YOUR ROOM
Do you have
kebukeyi

another
zaiyao yige
some more
duoyaojige

zhentou tanzi
pillows blankets

dengpao chatou zhuanhuanqi
light bulb adapter

Ive lost my key

wo diule wode yaoshi

You may hear

nide fangjian haoma shi
Your room number is

vn
et.

zheshi nide yaoshi

a.n

Here is your key.

ho
ng
w.tie
ww
68 PLACES TO STAY

IN THE HOTEL
The room is
fangjian
too hot
taire
too cold
taileng
The TV doesnt work
dianshiji huai le

zidong tiaowenqi sanreqi
thermostat radiator

danrenjian shuangrenjian
single room double room

fangjianhao dianshuihu
room number kettle
vn

The window wont open

et.

nage chuanhu dabukai

a.n
ho

I cant get a line

ng
.tie

dianhua shi mangyin

w
ww
 IN THE HOTEL 69

guayijia dianshi
clothes hanger television

baiyechuang yaokongqi
Venetian blind remote control

CHECKING OUT
When do I have to vacate "
the room? wo shenmeshihou dei
tengfang

Is there a porter to carry "

my bags? you banyungong lai ban
wode xingli ma

May I have the bill, please? "

wo keyi jiezhang ma

Can I pay
wo keyi yong

by credit card? "

xinyongka fuzhang ma

cash? "
vn

xianjin fuzhang ma
et.
a.n

Id like a receipt
ho
ng

woxiang yao yige shouju

w.tie
ww
70 PLACES TO STAY

IN THE BATHROOM

yugang jingshenpen
bathtub bidet

feizao maojin
soap towels

yupao paoyu
bathrobe bubblebath

muyuru chuchouji
shower gel deodorant
vn
et.
a.n
ho
ng

.tie

runfulu yagao
w
ww

body lotion toothpaste

 IN THE BATHROOM 71

yashua shukouye
toothbrush mouthwash

diandong tixudao tixu paomo
electric razor shaving foam

tixudao chuifengji
razor hairdryer


xifagao hufasu
shampoo conditioner
vn
et.
a.n
ho
ng

.tie

zhijiadao zhijiajian
w
ww

nail clippers nail scissors

72 PLACES TO STAY

RENTED ACCOMMODATION
May I have
keyi geiwo
the key, please? "
yaoshi ma
an extra bed?
jia yige chuang ma
a childs bed?
yige ertongchuang ma

gaojiaoyi yingerchuang
high chair crib

more atware?
duodianer canju ma
more dishes?
duodianer wandie ma
Where is
zaina
the fusebox?
baoxiansihe
the water valve?
zongkaiguan
the supermarket?
chaojishichang
the nearest store?
zuijin de shangdian
Is there a babysitting
vn

service? zheer you baomu fuwu

et.
a.n

ma
ho

ng

How does the heating

.tie

work? zenme shiyong nuanqi

w
ww
 RENTED ACCOMMODATION 73

Is there
zheer you
air-conditioning? "
kongtiao ma
central heating? "
zhongyanggongnuan
ma

fengshan duiliushi diannuanqi
fan space heater

When does the cleaner "

come? qingjiegong shenmeshihou
lai
Where do I put the "
garbage? laji xuyao fangzai nali
Do you take pets? "
nimen yunxu chongwu ma
vn
et.
a.n
ho
ng
.tie

gou
ww

dog
74 PLACES TO STAY

PROBLEM SOLVING
Is there an inventory?
Where is this item?
I need
an adapter
an extension cord
"
you huowuqingdan ma
"
zhejian wupin zaina
wo xuyao
yige chatou zhuanjieqi
yige dianyuan zhuanhuanqi

a ashlight
yige shoudiantong
matches
huochai

weibolu yundou
microwave iron

yunyiban tuoba he shuitong
ironing board mop and bucket
vn
et.
a.n
ho
ng

.tie

boji he duanbingsaozhou qingjieji

w
ww

dustpan and brush detergent

 PROBLEM SOLVING 75

The shower doesnt work

linyu sheshi huaile
The toilet is leaking
cesuo loushui
Can you mend it today? "
ni keyi jintian xiu ma
Theres no
zheer meiyou
electricity
dian
gas
meiqi
water
shui

xiyiji bingxiang
washing machine refrigerator

lajitong suo he yaoshi
garbage can lock and key
vn
et.
a.n
ho
ng

.tie

yanwu jingbaoqi miehuoqi

w
ww

smoke alarm re extinguisher

76 PLACES TO STAY

KITCHEN EQUIPMENT

kaiguanqi kaipingqi
can opener bottle opener

basaizuan anban
corkscrew cutting board

chudao xiaopidao
kitchen knife peeler

dadanqi mushao
whisk wooden spoon
vn
et.
a.n
ho
ng

.tie

guadao cachuang
w
ww

spatula grater
 KITCHEN EQUIPMENT 77

lvguo jianguo
colander frying pan

changbing shenpingdiguo kaojiapan
saucepan griddle pan

shaguo jiaoban rongqi
casserole dish mixing bowl

jiaobanqi kaopan
blender cookie sheet
vn
et.
a.n
ho
ng

.tie

kaoxiang shoutao weiqun

w
ww

oven mitts apron

78 SHOPPING

SHOPPING
As well as small shops, street bazaars, and bustling
markets, there are now department stores and
shopping malls in many cities, where you can buy
a wide range of goods. Most stores open between
8:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. in summer but may stay
open longer in winter. Many do not accept credit
cards.

vn
et.
a.n
ho
ng
w.tie
ww
 SHOPPING 79

IN THE STORE
Im looking for 
wozaizhao

Do you have? 

niyouma

Im just looking
wo zhishi suibian kankan

Im being served
wo youren fuwu le

Do you have any more

of these? zhexie haiyoume

How much is this?

zhege duoshaoqian

Do you have anything

cheaper? you pianyidian deme

Ill take this one

wo mai zhege

Where can I pay? "

zaina fuzhang

Ill pay 

wofu

in cash 
xianjin

by credit card 

xinyongka

by travelers check 

lvxing zhipiao

May I have a receipt,

please? keyi geiwo yige zhouju me

Id like to exchange this

woxiang huan zhege
vn
et.

Can I have a refund? "

a.n

keyi yaoqiu tuikuan ma

ho
ng
.tie
w
ww
80 SHOPPING

IN THE BANK
Id like
woxiang
to change some money
huandianer qian
to change some
travelers check huandianer lvxing zhipiao

into renminbi
huan renminbi
into dollars

Here is my passport
zheshi wode huzhao
My name is 
wojiao
My account number is 
wode zhanghao shi

My bank details are

wode yinhang ziliao shi

huilv lvxing zhipiao
exchange rate travelers check
vn
et.
a.n
ho
ng
.tie

huzhao qian
ww

passport money
 IN THE BANK 81

Can I withdraw money on

my credit card? woneng yong xinyongka
quqian me

Do I have
woyao
to key in my PIN
number? shuru mima me
to sign here?
zaizhe qianmingme
Is there a cash machine
here? zheli you qukuanjime

The cash machine has

eaten my card wodeka kazai qukuanji lile

Has my money arrived

yet? wode qian daoleme
When does the bank 
open/close? yinhang shenmeshihou
kaimen/guanmen

qukuanji yinhang jingli
cash machine bank manager
vn
et.
a.n
ho
ng
.tie

xinyongka zhipiaoben
ww

credit card checkbook

82 SHOPPING

STORES

baihuoshangdian shoushidian
department store jewelry store

shudian fuzhuangdai
book shore boutique

huadian wujindian
orist hardware store
vn
et.
a.n
ho
ng
.tie

jinianpindian chaoshi
ww

souvenir shop supermarket

 STORES 83

mianbaodian dangaodian
bakery cake shop

roudian shuichandian
butcher sh seller

shucaidian doufudian
greengrocery tofu shop
vn
et.
a.n
ho
ng
.tie

shushidian jiulei zhuanmaidian

ww

delicatessen liquor store

84 SHOPPING

AT THE MARKET
I would like
woxiangyao

How much is this?

duoshaoqian

Its too expensive

taiguile

Do you have anything

cheaper? youpianyideme

Thats ne, Ill take it

meiguanxi, womaile

Ill take
woyao

A kilo of
yigongjin

Half a kilo of
bangongjin

A little more, please

qingzaigeiwoyixie

May I taste it?

woneng changchangme

Thats very good. Ill 

take some henhao,woyaoyixie

That will be all, thank you

jiuzhexie, xiexie

You may hear

woneng bangni me
May I help you?
"
vn

nixiangyao duoshao
et.

How much would

a.n

you like?
ho
ng

.tie

haiyou biede me
w
ww

Is there anything else?

 AT THE MARKET / IN THE SUPERMARKET 85

IN THE SUPERMARKET
Where is/are 
zainaer
the frozen foods?
lengdongshipin
the beverage aisle?
yinliaoshangpin
the checkout?
shouyinchu

tuiche lanzi
grocery cart basket

Im looking for
wo zaizhao

Do you have any more?

nimen haiyoume

Is this reduced?
zhege jianjia me

Can you help me pack

neng bangwo zhuangme

Where do I pay?
wo zaina fukuan

Shall I key in my PIN "

number? woyao shuru mima me

May I have a bag, please?

vn

neng geiwo yige bao me

et.
a.n
ho
ng
w .tie
ww
86 SHOPPING

FRUIT

juzi ningmeng
orange lemon

qingning putaoyou
lime grapefruit

tao youtao
peach nectarine

xing meizi
apricot plum
vn
et.
a.n
ho
ng

.tie

yingtao lizhi
w
ww

cherries lychee
 FRUIT 87

caomei fanshiliu
strawberry guava

gua putao
melon grapes

xiangjiao shiliu
banana pomegranate

pingguo li
apple pear
vn
et.
a.n
ho
ng

.tie

boluo mangguo
w
ww

pineapple mango
88 SHOPPING

VEGETABLES

tudou huluobo
potato carrot

qingjiao lajiao
pepper chili

qiezi xihongshi
eggplant tomato

cong Jiucong
scallion leek
vn
et.
a.n
ho
ng

.tie

yangcong dasuan
w
ww

onion garlic
 VEGETABLES 89

mogu biqi
mushroom water chestnuts

baicai sijidou
bok choy green beans

wandou baocai
garden peas Chinese cabbage

bocai xilanhua
spinach broccoli
vn
et.
a.n
ho
ng

.tie

juanxincai douya
w
ww

cabbage bean sprouts

90 SHOPPING

MEAT AND POULTRY

May I have
keyigeiwo
a slice of? "
yipian
a piece of? "
yikuai
Thats enough! 
goule

huodui niurou
ham ground beef

niupai zhurou
steak pork

paigu yangrou
spare ribs lamb
vn
et.
a.n
ho
ng

.tie

jirou yarou
w
ww

chicken duck
MEAT AND POULTRY / FISH AND SHELLFISH 91

FISH AND SHELLFISH

liyu xueyu
carp cod

hailu luyu
sea bass sea perch

jianyu youyu
swordsh squid

pangxie longxia
crab lobster
vn
et.
a.n
ho
ng

.tie

xia shanbei
w
ww

shrimp scallops
92 SHOPPING

BREAD AND CAKES

xingyun binggan baimianbao
fortune cookies white bread

heimianbao mianbaojuan
brown bread roll

yikuaidangao binggan
slice of cake cookies

bo yuebing
rice cakes moon cakes
vn
et.
a.n
ho
ng

.tie

jianbing songbing
w
ww

pancakes mufns
 BREAD AND CAKES / DAIRY PRODUCE 93

DAIRY PRODUCE

niunai dounai
milk soy milk

yenai yangnai
coconut milk goats milk

naiyou shengnaiyou
cream whipped cream

suannai bingjiling
yogurt ice cream
vn
et.
a.n
ho
ng

.tie

nailao naiyouganlao
w
ww

cheese cream cheese

94 SHOPPING

NEWSPAPERS AND MAGAZINES

Do you have
niyouma
any more postcards?
mingxinpianma
any American
newspapers? yingwen baozhima
airmail stamps?
hangkong youpiaoma
a package of envelopes?
yibao xinfengma
some adhesive tape?
yixie toumingjiaodaima

mingxinpian youpiao
postcard stamps

qianbi gangbi
pencil pen

You may hear

niduoda
How old are you?

vn

et.

niyou shenfenzheng ma
a.n

Do you have ID?

ho
ng
w.tie
ww
 NEWSPAPERS AND MAGAZINES 95

Id like 
woxiangyao
a pack of cigarettes
yiheyan
a box of matches
yihehuochai

yansi dahuoji
tobacco lighter

kouxiangtang tang
chewing gum candy

baozhi zazhi
newspaper magazine
vn
et.
a.n
ho
ng
.tie

manhua caiseqianbi
ww

comic book colored pencils

96 SHOPPING

BUYING CLOTHES
I am looking for
wozaizhao
I am size
wochuanhao
Do you have this
zhegeyou
in my size?
wodehaoma
in small?
xiaohaoma
in medium?
zhonghaoma
in large? 
dahaoma
in other colors?
biede yansema
May I try this on?
woneng shishima
Where are the changing
rooms? shiyijian zainaer
Its
zhege
too big
taida
too small
taixiao
I need
woxuyao
a larger size 
dayidiande
a smaller size
vn

xiaoyidiande
et.
a.n

Ill take this one

ho
ng

woyao zhege
w .tie
ww
 BUYING CLOTHES / BUYING SHOES 97

BUYING SHOES
I take shoe size
wochuanhaodexie
May I try
wonengshi
this pair?
zheshuangma
those in the window?
chuchuanglide
nashuangma
These are
zhexie
too tight
taiji
too big
taida
too small
taixiao
uncomfortable
bushufu
Is there a bigger size?
you dayihaode ma
Is there a smaller size?
you xiaoyihaode ma

Clothes and shoe sizes guide

Womens clothes sizes
US 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
Europe 36 38 40 42 44 46 48
Mens clothes sizes
US 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50
Europe 46 48 50 52 54 56 58 60
vn

Womens shoes
et.

US 5 6 7 8 8.5 9 10 11
a.n

Europe 36 37 38 39 40 41 43 45
ho
ng
w .tie
ww
98 SHOPPING

CLOTHES AND SHOES

nvzhuang wanzhuang
dress evening dress

jiake maoyi
jacket sweater

niuzaiku qunzi
jeans skirt

yundongxie xuezi
sneakers boots
vn
et.
a.n
ho
ng

.tie

shoudai pidai
w
ww

handbag belt
 CLOTHES AND SHOES 99

xizhuang dayi
suit coat

7
chenshan T xushan
shirt T-shirt

duanku gaogenxie
shorts high-heeled shoes

jidaixie liangxie
tie shoes sandals
vn
et.
a.n
ho
ng

.tie

pingde renzi tuoxie wazi

w
ww

ip-ops socks
100 SHOPPING

AT THE GIFT SHOP

Id like to buy a gift for
woxianggeimaiyige liwu

my mother/father 
womama/baba

my daughter/son 
wonver/erzi

a child
haizi

a friend 
pengyou

Can you recommend

something? keyi geiwodian jianyima

Do you have a box for it?

you hezima

Can you gift-wrap it?

keyi baoqilaima

Do you sell wrapping "

paper? nimen chushou baozhuang
zhima

xianglian shoulian
necklace bracelet
vn
et.
a.n
ho
ng
.tie

shoubiao xiukou
ww

watch cufinks
 AT THE GIFT SHOP 101

wawa maorong wanju
doll soft toy

qianbao chaye
wallet tea

I want a souvenir of
woxiangyaodejinianpin

Is there a guarantee?
youmeiyou baoxiu

Can I exchange this?

wokeyi tuihuan ma

Here is the proof of the

purchase zheshi shouju

You may hear

zheshi zuowei lipin ma
Is it for a present?
"
vn
et.

bangni baoqilai ma
a.n

Shall I gift-wrap it?

ho
ng
w.tie
ww
102 SHOPPING

PHOTOGRAPHY
Id like this lm
developed woxiang xi xiangpian

When will it be ready?

shenme shihou hao

Do you have an express

service? nimen you kuaisu xixiang
fuwu ma

Id like
woxiangyao
the one-hour service
yixiaoshi xixiangfuwu
a battery
yikuai dianchi
a disposable camera
yicixing xiangji

shuma xiangji
digital camera

jiyika yige xiangjuan
memory card roll of lm
vn
et.
a.n
ho
ng
.tie

xiangce xiangkuang
ww

photo album photo frame

 PHOTOGRAPHY 103

Do you print digital

photos? nimen chongxi shuma
zhaopian ma

Can you print from this

memory stick? keyi cong zhege jiyika xixiang
ma

My camera isnt working

wode xiangji huaile

shanguangdeng zhaoxiangji
ash gun camera

jingtou xiangjibao
lens camera bag

You may hear

yaoxi duodade
What size prints do you
want?

wuguangze/youguangze
matte/gloss
vn
et.

"
a.n

ni shenmeshihou yao
ho
ng

When do you want them?

w .tie
ww
104 SHOPPING

AT THE POST OFFICE

Id like
woxiangyao
three stamps, please
sanzhang youpiao
to send this airmail 
fa zhefeng hangkong
youjian
May I have a receipt,
please? qing geiwo yige shouju

xinfeng youpiao
envelope stamps

mingxinpian hangkongyoujian
postcard airmail

You may hear

limian shi shenme dongxi
What are the contents?
"
vn
et.

shenme jiazhi
a.n

What is their value?

ho
ng

.tie

tian zhezhang biao

w

Fill out this form.

ww
 AT THE POST OFFICE 105

How much is
duoshaoqian
a letter to
wangjixin
a postcard to 
wangjimingxinpian
Great Britain? "
yingguo

baoguo sudi
package courier

youtong youdiyuan
mailbox mail carrier

the United States? "

meiguo
Canada? "
jianada
Australia? "
aodaliya
Where can I mail this?
nali keyi jizhege
vn
et.

Is there a mailbox?
a.n
ho

zheli you youtong ma

ng
w .tie
ww
106 SHOPPING

TELEPHONES
Where is the nearest
telephone booth? zuijinde dianhuating
zainaer

Id like to make a
collect call woxiang dayige duifang fufei
dianhua


wusheng dianhua shouji
cordless phone cell phone

dianhuaka dianhuating
phone card telephone booth

toubi dianhua daluji
coin-operated phone answering machine

Whos speaking?
qingwen shi nawei
Hello, this is
wei, woshi
vn
et.

Id like to speak to
a.n

wozhao
ho
ng

.tie

May I leave a message?

w

wo keyi liuyanma
ww
 TELEPHONES / INTERNET 107

INTERNET
Is there an internet caf "
near here? zhefujin you wangba ma
How much do you charge?
zenme shoufei
Do you have wireless
internet? you wuxianshangwang ma
Can I check my emails?
keyi cha wode
dianziyoujianma
I need to send an email
woxiang fa yige
dianziyoujian
Whats your email address?

nide dianziyoujian dizhi
shishenme
My email address is
wode dianziyoujian dizhi shi
Can I send an email from
here? wo keyi congzhe fa
dianziyoujian ma

shoutidiannao jianpan
laptop keyboard
vn
et.
a.n
ho
ng
.tie

wangzhan dianziyoujian
ww

website email
108 SIGHTSEEING

SIGHTSEEING
For the traveler, there is so much to see in a vast
country like China, ranging from city museums and
temples to the famous tourist sights, such as the
Great Wall of China. Most museums are open all
day from 8 a.m. onward, although some close for
lunch. Virtually no sights are free and you will have
to pay an admission fee to enter most temples,
museums, parks, and wildlife reserves.

vn
et.
a.n
ho
ng
w.tie
ww
 SIGHTSEEING 109

PLANNING A TRIP
Can you recommend
ni neng tuijian

a guided tour? "

yige tuanti lvyou ma

an excursion? "
yige duantu lvxing ma?

Is there a museum?
zheer you bowuguan ma

Is it open to the public?

xiang gongzhong kaifang ma

Is there wheelchair
access? zheer you lunyitongdao ma
Does it close 
guanmenma

on Sundays?
zhouri

on public holidays?
jiejiari

How long does it take to

get there? qu na yao duochang shijian
Do you have
ni you

a street map?
jiedao ditu ma

a guide?
zhinan ma

any leaets?
xuanchuanye ma

Can you show me on

the map?
ni keyi zai ditu shang zhi gei
vn
et.

wo kan ma
a.n
ho
ng
.tie
w
ww
110 SIGHTSEEING

VISITING PLACES
What time
nimen shenme shijian
do you open?
kaimen
do you close?
guanmen
Id like two entrance
tickets wo xiangyao liangzhang
menpiao
Two adults, please
qing geiwo liangzhang
chengrenpiao
A family ticket
yizhang jiating piao
How much does it cost?
duoshao qian
Are there reductions
duiyou youhui ma
for children?
ertong
for students?
xuesheng
for senior citizens? 
laonianren
for disabled people?
canjiren

menpiao lunyitongdao
entrance ticket wheelchair access
vn
et.
a.n
ho
ng
.tie

jiedao ditu ditu

ww

street map map

 VISITING PLACES 111

Can I buy a guidebook?

wo keyi mai yiben lvxing
zhinan ma
Is there
zheer you

an audio-guide? "
yinpin zhinan ma

a guided tour?
tuanti luyou ma

an elevator?
dianti ma

a caf?
kafeiguan ma

a bus tour?
bashiguanguang ma

When is the next tour?

xiaci youlan shenme shihou

guanguangbashi
tour bus

You may hear

ni you xueshengzheng
ma
Do you have a student
vn
et.

ID?
a.n

ho

ng

ni jisui le
.tie

How old are you?

w
ww
112 SIGHTSEEING

FINDING YOUR WAY

Excuse me 
baoqian; darao yixia
Can you help me?
ni neng bangbang wo ma
Is this the way to
zheshi qude lu ma
How do I get to
wo zenme qu
the town center?
shizhongxin
the station?
chezhan
the museum?
bowuguan
the art gallery?
yishuguan
How long does it take?
xuyao duojiu
Is it far?
yuan ma
Is it within walking
distance? shi keyi buxing qu de juli ma
Can you show me on
the map?
ni keyi zai ditu shang zhi
geiwo kan ma

You may hear

na bu yuan
Its not far away.

vn

yao shi fenzhong

et.

It takes ten minutes.

a.n
ho

ng

ni xuyao chengzuo
.tie

gonggongqiche
w
ww

You need to take a bus.

 FINDING YOUR WAY 113

You may hear

 We are here
women zaizhe
Go straight ahead
yizhi zhizou
to the end of the street
dao jie de jintou
to the trafc lights
dao jiaotongxinhaodeng

dao zhuguangchang to the main square

zhebian zou This way


nabian zou That way

zaixiangyou guai Turn right at

zaixiangzuo guai Turn left at

zai diyige Take the rst

zai zuobian/youbian on the left/right

zai ni qianmian Its in front of you

zai ni houmian Its behind you

zai ni duimian Its opposite you

zaipangbian Its next to

youbiaozhi Its signed
vn

et.

a.n

zai zheer Its over there

ho
ng
w .tie
ww
114 SIGHTSEEING

PLACES TO VISIT

shizhengting qiaoliang
town hall bridge

bowuguan yishuguan
museum art gallery

jinianbei ta
monument pagoda
vn
et.
a.n
ho
ng

.tie
w

yuanlin simiao
ww

gardens temple
 PLACES TO VISIT 115

gongyuan cunzhuang
park village

hu heliu
lake river

jieri haian
festival coast
vn
et.
a.n
ho
ng

w.tie

pubu shanmai
ww

waterfall mountains
116 SIGHTSEEING

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
Where can we go
womeng neng qu na
cycling?
qi zixingche
shing?
diaoyu
swimming?
youyong
walking?
sanbu
birdwatching? "
guanniao
train spotting? "
caihuoche
Can we
women keyi
rent equipment?
zujie shebei ma
have lessons?
shangke ma
How much per hour?
mei xiaoshi duoshao
qian
Im a beginner
woshi chuxuezhe
Im very experienced
wo xiangdang you jingyan
Is there a playground?
zher you youlechang ma
Is it safe for children?
zhe dui ertong anquan ma
vn
et.
a.n
ho
ng
w .tie
ww
 OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES 117

dongwuyuan youlechang
zoo playground

yecan qi zixingche
picnic cycling

diaoyu qima
shing horseback riding
vn
et.
a.n
ho
ng

.tie

panyan guanniao
w
ww

climbing birdwatching
118 SPORTS AND LEISURE

SPORTS AND LEISURE

China can offer the traveler a wide range of
cultural events, entertainments, leisure activities,
and sports. Although theater and opera appeal
only to a minority, most people enjoy going to the
movie theater and karaoke bars, and watching or
playing sports. In addition to traditional pursuits,
such as martial arts, wrestling, and kite ying,
games such as table tennis, badminton, basketball,
and soccer are increasingly popular, and you can
even go skiing in the northeast of the country.
vn
et.
a.n
ho
ng
w.tie
ww
 SPORTS AND LEISURE 119

LEISURE TIME
I like
wo xihuan
art and painting
yishu he huihua
movies and cinema
dianying he dianyingyuan
the theater
juyuan
opera
geju
I prefer
wo geng xihuan
reading books
kanshu
listening to music
ting yinyue
watching sports
kan tiyu bisai
playing games
wan youxi
going to concerts
quting yinyuehui
dancing
tiaowu
going clubbing
qu yezonghui
going out with friends
he pengyou chuqu
I dont like
wo buxihuan
That bores me
na hen wuliao
vn
et.
a.n

That doesnt interest me

ho

wo dui nage meixingqu

ng
w .tie
ww
120 SPORTS AND LEISURE

AT THE BEACH
Can I rent
wo keyi zuyige
a jet ski?
shuishangmotuo ma
a beach umbrella?
zhangyangsan ma
a surfboard?
chonglangban ma
a wetsuit?
qianshuifu ma

haitanweijin fushuiqiqiu
beach towel beach ball

qingbian zhedie tangyi riguangshi
deck chair lounge chair

You may hear

jinzhi youyong
No swimming.

vn

et.

haitan guanbi
a.n

Beach closed.
ho
ng


.tie

qiangda qianliu
w
ww

Strong currents.
 AT THE BEACH 121

taiyangjing zheyangmao
sunglasses sun hat

youyongyi fangshaiyou
swimsuit suntan lotion

jiaopu mianju he shuixia huxiguan
ns mask and snorkel

How much does it cost?

duoshaoqian
Can I go water-skiing?
wo keyi qu huashui ma
Is there a lifeguard?
zheer you jiushengyuan ma

Is it safe to
anquan ma
swim here?
vn
et.

zai zheer youyong

a.n
ho

surf here?
ng

zai zheer chonglang

w .tie
ww
122 SPORTS AND LEISURE

AT THE SWIMMING POOL

What time
shenmeshihou

does the pool open?

youyongchi kaifang

does the pool close?

youyongchi guanbi
Is it
zheshi

an indoor pool?
shineide youyongchi ma

an outdoor pool?
shiwaide youyongchi ma

Is there a childrens pool?

zheer you ertong
youyongchi ma
Where are the changing
rooms? gengyishi zaina

Is it safe to dive?
qianshui anquan ma

bipiao fuban
armband oat
vn
et.
a.n
ho
ng

.tie

youyongjing yongyi
w
ww

swimming goggles swimsuit

 AT THE SWIMMING POOL / AT THE GYM 123

AT THE GYM

huachuanji jiaocha xunlianqi
rowing machine cross trainer

tabuji jianshenche
step machine exercise bike

Is there a gym?
zheer you jianshenfang
ma
Is it free for guests? "
zheer dui keren mianfei
ma
Do I have to wear
sneakers? wo bixu chuan yundongxie
ma
Do I need an introductory
session? wo xuyao shang yige
yubeike ma
Do you hold
nimen kaiban
aerobics classes?
youyangyundong
vn

kechengma
et.
a.n

Pilates classes?
ho

pulati kecheng ma
ng
.tie

yoga classes?
w
ww

yujia kecheng ma
124 SPORTS AND LEISURE

BOATING AND SAILING

Can I rent
wokeyi zu
a dinghy?
yige xiangpiting ma
a windsurf board?
yige fanban ma
a canoe?
dumuzhou ma

jiushengyi zhinanzhen
life jacket compass

a rowboat?
huajiingchuan ma
Do you offer sailing
lessons? nimen you fanchanyundong
de ke cheng ma
Do you have a mooring?
nimen you lansheng ma

How much is it for the

night? yitian duoshaoqian

Can I buy gas?

wokeyi mai ranqi ma

Where is the marina?

xiaochuantingkaoqu zaina

Can you repair it?

nikeyi xiuli ta ma
vn
et.
a.n
ho
ng
w.tie
ww
 BOATING AND SAILING / WINTER SPORTS 125

WINTER SPORTS
I would like to rent
woxiangzu
some skis
yixie huaxueqiao
some ski boots
yixie huaxuexue
some poles
yixie ganzi
a snowboard
yige huaxueban
a helmet
yige toukui
When does
shenmeshihou
the chair lift start? "
layi chufa
the cable car nish?
lanche fuwu jieshu
How much is a lift pass?
yige lanyi tongxingzheng
duoshaoqian
Can I take skiing lessons?
wokeyi shang huaxueke ma

Where are the beginners

slopes? xinshouqu zaina

You may hear

"
nishi xinshou ma
Are you a beginner?

vn

et.

woxuyao fu yajin ma
a.n

I need a deposit.
ho
ng
w .tie
ww
126 SPORTS AND LEISURE

BALL GAMES
I like playing
wo xihuan wan
soccer
zuqiu
tennis
wangqiu
golf
gaoerfu
badminton
yumaoqiu
squash
biqiu
table tennis
pingpangqiu
Where is
zaina
the tennis court?
wangqiuchang
the golf course?
gaoerfuqiuchang
the sports center?
tiyuzhongxin

zuqiu huwan
soccer ball wristbands
vn
et.
a.n
ho
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qiulan pingpangqiupai
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basket table tennis bat

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Can I book a court

wokeyi ding yige
qiuchang
for two hours? "
da liangge xiaoshi ma
at three oclock? 
sandian kaishi da ma
What shoes are
allowed? yuxun chuan naxie xie
Can I rent
wokeyi zu
a tennis racket?
yige wangqiupai ma
some balls?
yixie qiu ma
a set of clubs? "
yitao qiubang ma
When is the game/
match? bisai zai shenmeshihou

wangqiupai wangqiu
tennis racket tennis balls
vn
et.
a.n
ho
ng

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gaoerfuqiu he faqiu gaoerfuqiu bang

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golf ball and tee golf club

128 SPORTS AND LEISURE

GOING OUT
Where is
zaina
the opera house? "
gejuyuan
the theater? "
juyuan
Do I have to book in
advance? woxuyao tiqian dingpiao ma
Id liketickets
woxiangyaozhang piao
Id like seats
woxiangyaode zuowei
at the back
zai houmian
at the front
zai qianmian
in the middle
zai zhongjian
in the gallery
zai dingceng
Is there live music?
zheer you chang xianchang
yinyue ma

Can we go dancing?
women neng qu tiaowu ma

You may hear

guandiao nide
yidongdianhua
Turn off your cell
vn

phone.
et.
a.n

ho

huidao nide zuowei

ng

Return to your seats.

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juyuan gejuyuan
theater opera house

yinyuejia gangqinjia
musician pianist

geshou baleiwu
singer ballet

dianyingyuan baomihua
movie theater popcorn
vn
et.
a.n
ho
ng
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traditional dancer nightclub

130 SPORTS AND LEISURE

GALLERIES AND MUSEUMS

What are the opening
hours? kaifang shijian shi shenme
shihou

Are there guided tours in

English?
you yingwenfanyi de
tuantilvyou ma

When does the tour leave?

lvyoutuan shenmeshihou
chufa

How much does it cost?

duoshaoqian

How long does it take?

yaoyong duojiu

Do you have an audio

guide? you yuyindaoyou ma

Do you have a guidebook

in English? you yingwen de
lvxingzhinan ma

Is (ash) photography
allowed? yuxun zhaoxiang ma
vn
et.
a.n
ho
ng

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diaoxiang banshenxiang
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statue bust
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Can you direct me to?

nineng zhigeiwo quma

Id really like to see

wo zhende xiangkan

Who painted this?

shui huade zhefu
How old is it?
zhege you duojiu de lishi

huihua banhua
painting engraving

sumiao shougao
drawing manuscript

Are there wheelchair

ramps? zheer you lunyipodao ma

Is there an elevator?
zheer you dianti ma
Where are the restrooms?
xishoujian zaina
vn

Im with a group
et.

woshi gentuan de
a.n
ho

Ive lost my group

ng

wo diaodui le
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132 SPORTS AND LEISURE

HOME ENTERTAINMENT
How do I
wozenme
turn on the television?
dakai dianshiji
change channels?
huan pindao
turn up the volume?
tigao yinliang
turn down the volume?
jiangdi yinliang
Do you have satellite TV?
you weixingdianshi ma

Can I access English

language channels? keyi shoudao yingyu
pindao ma
Where can I buy
zaina neng maidao
a music CD? &'"
yinyue CD
an audio CD? &'"
yinpin CD

kuanping dianshi
widescreen TV
vn
et.
a.n
ho
ng

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DVD bofangqi yaokongqi

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DVD player remote control

 HOME ENTERTAINMENT 133

&'
dianzi youxi bianxieshi CD bofangji
video game personal CD player

L3RG
iPod shouyinji
iPod radio

bijiben diannao shubiao
laptop mouse

Can I use this to

wo keyi yong zhege
go online?
shangwang ma
Is it broadband/wi? 
zheshi kuandai/
yidongwangluo ma
How do I
wozenme
log on? "
vn
et.

denglu
a.n

log out? "

ho
ng

dengchu
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reboot?
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chongxin qidong
134 HEALTH

HEALTH
Unlike in the United States, most Chinese doctors
are based in hospitals; you will need to make an
appointment to see one. Many pharmacies stock
Western medicines as well as traditional Chinese
remedies and can treat you for most minor health
problems. It is a good idea to familiarize yourself
with a few basic phrases for use in an emergency
or in case you need to visit a pharmacy or doctor.

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 HEALTH 135

FINDING HELP
I need a doctor
wo xuyao kan yisheng

I would like an
appointment wo xiang yuyue

as soon as possible
jinkuai

today
jintian

tomorrow 
mingtian

Its very urgent

zhe shifen jinji

I have health insurance

wo you jiankangbaoxian

May I have a receipt? "

keyi geiwo yige shouju ma

Where is the nearest

fujin nayou

pharmacy? "
yaofang

doctors ofce? "

zhenliaoshi

hospital? "
yiyuan

dentist? "
yayi

What are the opening "

times? kaifangshijian shi shenme
shihou
I need a dentist 
wo xuyao kan yayi
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136 HEALTH

AT THE PHARMACY
What can I take for? "
zhiyingdang fu shenme yao

How much should I take? "

yingdang fu duoshao

Is it safe for children? "

zhedui ertong anquan ma

Are there side effects? "

you fuzuoyong ma

Do you have that 

zhezhongyao you

in tablet form? "

yaopian de ma

as a spray "
penwu de ma

as a syrup? 
zuowei tangjiang

in capsule form? "

jiaonang de ma

Im allergic to
woduiguomin

Im already taking
wo yijing zai chi le

Do I need a prescription? "

wo xuyao yige chufang ma

You may hear


zhege yitian chici
Take thistimes a day.

vn
et.

he shiwu yiqi
a.n

With food.
ho
ng


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zenmele
w

Whats the matter?

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 AT THE PHARMACY 137

bengdai chuangkoutie
bandage adhesive bandage

jiaonang yaopian
capsules pills

xiruqi shuanji
inhaler suppositories

diji penwuqi
drops spray
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et.
a.n
ho
ng
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ruangao tangjiang
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ointment syrup
138 HEALTH

THE HUMAN BODY

I have hurt my
wo shangdao le wode

I have cut my
wo geshang le wode

xiong tou
chest head

jian
shoulder
jing
neck
zhou
elbow
shoubi
arm

wei
stomach

shou
hand

tui
leg

xi
knee

jiao
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foot
et.
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FACE

pifu yanjing
skin eye

erduo lianjia
ear cheek

zhi
mole xiae
jaw

xiaba bizi zui
chin nose mouth

jiaohuai
HAND FOOT ankle

zhijia
nail
jiaohougen
heel

shouzhi
nger

muzhi
thumb
vn

et.
a.n

shouwan
ho

wrist jiaozhi
ng

toe
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140 HEALTH

FEELING SICK
I dont feel well
wo bu shufu
I feel sick
wo bing le
I have
wo
an ear ache
ertong
a stomach ache
weitong
a sore throat
yantong
a temperature
fashaole
hayfever
kucaore
constipation
bianmi
diarrhea
fuxie
toothache
yatong
Ive been stung/ 
bitten by wobeiding/yao le
a bee/wasp 
mifeng/huangfeng
a jellysh
shuimu
a snake
she
vn

Ive been bitten by a dog

et.

wo bei gou yao le

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INJURIES

geshang cashang
cut graze

yushang cishang
bruise splinter

shaishang shaoshang
sunburn burn

yaoshang zheshang
bite sting
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et.
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ho
ng

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niushang guzhe
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sprain fracture
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AT THE DOCTOR
I need to see a doctor
wo xuyao kan yisheng

It hurts here
zheli tong

Im
wo

vomiting
outu

bleeding
liuxue

feeling faint
touyun

Im pregnant
wo huaiyun le

Im diabetic
woshi tangniaobing huanzhe

Im epileptic
woshi dianjianbing huanzhe

I have
woyou

arthritis
guanjieyan

a heart condition
xinzangbin

You may hear

"
zenme le
Whats wrong?
"
nali tong
vn
et.

Where does it hurt?

a.n

"
ho

ng

wo keyi geini zuoge

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jiancha ma
w

May I examine you?

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ILLNESS

toutong bixue
headache nosebleed

kesou penti
cough sneeze

ganmao liugan
cold the u

xiaochuan jingluan
asthma cramps
vn
et.
a.n
ho
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exin pizhen
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nausea rash
144 HEALTH

AT THE HOSPITAL
Can you help me? "
keyi bangbangwo ma

I need
wo xuyao

a doctor
yige yisheng

a nurse
yige hushi

Where is/are
nali shi

the emergency room? "

jijiubumen

the childrens ward? "

ertong bingfang

the X-ray department? ;"

xguang bumen

the waiting room? "

houzhenshi

zhushe yanxue
injection blood test
vn
et.
a.n
ho
ng

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Xguang CT saomiao
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X-ray scan
 AT THE HOSPITAL 145

the intensive care unit? "

jiahubingfang

the elevator/stairs? "

dianti/louti
Ive broken
wodehuaile

Do I need
wo xuyao
an injection? "
zhushe ma

antibiotics? "
da kangshengsu ma
an operation? "
dongshoushu ma

Will it hurt? "

hui tong ma
What are the visiting "
hours? tanshishijian shi
shenmeshihou
Am I going to be all right? "
wohui haoqilai ma

lunyi fusushu
wheelchair resuscitation
vn
et.
a.n
ho
ng

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yiyong jiaban baozha

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splint dressing
146 EMERGENCIES

EMERGENCIES
In the event of an emergency, you should dial one
of the following emergency numbers: 110 for the
police, 119 for the re department, and 120 for an
ambulance. If you are the victim of a crime or you
lose your passport and money, you should report
the incident to the police, although it may be best
to seek advice rst from your local embassy or
consulate staff, who will be able to help you.

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 EMERGENCIES 147

IN AN EMERGENCY
Help!
jiuming

Please go away!
qingzoukai

Let go!
fangshou

Stop! Thief! 
zhanzhu! xiaotou

Call the police!

dadianhua jiao jingcha

Get a doctor!
jiao yisheng

I need
woxuyao

the police 

jiao jingcha

the re department
xiaofangdui

an ambulance
jiuhuche

Its very urgent

feichang jinji

Where is "
zainali

the American embassy?

the American consulate?

the police station?

vn

jingchaju
et.
a.n

ho

the hospital?
ng

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ACCIDENTS
I need to make a
telephone call wo xuyao dage dianhua

Id like to report an
accident wo yao baogao yichu shigu
Ive crashed my car
wo zhuangche le

The registration number

is dengji haoma shi

Im at
wozai

Please come quickly!

qingkuailai

Someones injured
youren shoushang le

Someones been knocked

down youren bei jidao le

Theres a re at
zhaohuole

Someone is trapped in the

building youren bei kunzai louli le

My child is missing 
wo haizi bujian le

You may hear

"
ni xuyao shenme fuwu
Which service do you
require?
vn

et.

a.n

fashengle shenmeshi
ho

What happened?
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EMERGENCY SERVICES

jiuhuche xiaofang duiyuan
ambulance reghters

xiaofangche
re engine

huozaibaojingqi xiaofangshuan
re alarm hydrant

miehuoqi shoukao
re extinguisher handcuffs
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jingche jingcha
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police car police ofcer

150 EMERGENCIES

POLICE AND CRIME

I want to report a crime
wo yao baojing

Ive been robbed

wobei dajie le

Ive been attacked

wobei xiji le

Ive been mugged

wobei qiangjie le

Ive been raped

wobei qiangjian le

Ive been burgled

wobei toule

Someone has stolen

youren toule

my money
wodeqian

my travelers checks
wode lvxing zhipiao

my passport
wode huzhao

my wallet
wode qianjia

my handbag
wode shoutidai

You may hear

shenme shihou fashengde
When did it happen?
"
vn
et.

you mujizhe me
a.n

Was there a witness?

ho
ng

"
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tazhang shenme yangzi

w

What did he look like?

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 POLICE AND CRIME 151

Id like to speak to
wozhao
a senior ofcer
gaoji zhangguan
a policewoman
yiwei nvjing
I need
wo xuyao
a lawyer
yige lvshi
an interpreter
yige fanyi
to make a phone call
dage dianhua
a police report
yifen jingfang baogao
Here is
zheshi
my drivers license
wode jiashi zhizhao
my insurance document
wode baoxian zhengming
How much is the ne? "
fakuan duoshaoqian
Where do I pay it?
zaina jiaoqian

You may hear

qingchushi nide zhizhao
Your license, please.

vn
et.

qingchushi nide wenjian

a.n

Your papers, please.

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152 EMERGENCIES

AT THE GARAGE
Where is the nearest
garage? zuijinde qizhe xiulizhan
zainaer

Can you do repairs?

niguan weixiu me
I need
woxuyao
a new tire
yige xinluntai
a new exhaust 
yige xinde paiqiguan
a new windshield
yige fengdang
a new headlight
yige xin dengpao
new wiper blades
xinde yushua pian
Do you have one?
niyoume
Can you replace this?
nineng bangwo huandiao
zhege ma

Theis not working

huaile
There is something wrong
with the engine yinqing youdian wenti

Is it serious?
yanzhong ma
When will it be ready?
shenme shihou
nengnonghao

How much will it cost?

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et.

duoshaoqian
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ng
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CAR BREAKDOWN
My car has broken down
wodeche huaile

Can you help me?

nineng bangwo ma

Please come to
qinglai

I have a at tire
wode chetai beizha le

Can you change the

tire? neng bangwo huan
chelun ma

I need a new tire

wo xuyao yige luntai

My car wont start

wodeche fadong buqilai

The engine is overheating

yinqing guorele

Can you x it?

nineng xiuma

Ive run out of gas

wo meiyou le

Can you tow me to

a garage?
nineng daiwo qu yige qiche
xiulizhan ma

You may hear

you shenme wenti
What is the problem?

vn
et.

you beiyong luntai ma

a.n

Do you have a
ho

spare tire?
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154 EMERGENCIES

LOST PROPERTY
Ive lost 
wodiule
my money 
wode qian

my keys 
wode yaoshi

my glasses 
wode yanjing
My luggage is missing
wode xingli bujianle

My suitcase has been

damaged wode xiangzi shousunle

My bags have not arrived

wodebao haimeiyou dao

qianjia qianbao
wallet purse

gongwenbao shoutidai
briefcase handbag
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xiangzi lvxing zhipiao

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suitcase travelers check

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xinyongka huzhao
credit card passport

zhaoxiangji shouji
camera cellphone

I need to phone my
insurance company
woxuyao gei wode
baoxiangongsi dadianhua
Can I put a stop on my
credit cards? woneng zhongzhi wode
xinyongka ma
My name is
wojiao
My policy number is 
wode baoxiandanhao shi
My address is 
wode dizhishi

My contact number is 

wode lianxi dianhua shi
My email address is 
vn
et.

wode dianzi youjian dizhi

a.n

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156 MENU GUIDE

MENU GUIDE
This guide lists the most common terms that you
may come across on Chinese menus. Dishes are
divided into categories and the Chinese script is
clearly displayed to help you identify the characters
for particular items on a menu.

Cooking methods
barbecued  shaokao
diced  kuaizhuang
curried  gali
deep-fried  zha
crispy deep-fried  suzha
stir-fried  chao
stir-friedwith sauce  jiangchao
quick-fried  xiaochao
roasted  hongkao
chunks, pieces  duan, kuai
stewed  chuan
in hotpot  huoguo
steamed  qingzheng
home-style  jiachang
sliced  pian
three-fresh  sanxian
shredded  wensi
stuffed  bao
sweet and sourballs  suanlaqiu
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Basic foods
bread mianbao
steamed rolls zhengjuan
steamed bread zhengmianbao
cheese nailao
eggs jidan
meat rou
pickles xiancai
soy sauce jiangyou
brown sauce hesejiangyou
chili sauce lajiaojiang
Hoisin sauce haixianjiang
sh sauce yujiang
oyster sauce haoyou
shrimp paste xiajiang
black bean sauce douchi
yellow bean sauce huangjiang
tomato sauce fanqiejiang
vinegar cu
salt  yan
pepper shizijiao
peppercorns huajiao
sesame seeds zhima
peanuts huasheng
sugar tang
articial sweetener renzaotang
honey fengmi
jam guojiang
cereal maipian
vn

et.

pancakes jianbing
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First courses
spring rolls chunjuan
dumplings jiaozi
steamed dumplings zhengjiao
steamed dumplings zhurouxian
with ground pork zhengjiao
steamed dumplings chashaoxian
with barbecued zhengjiao
pork lling
steamed meat buns zhengroubao
fried dumplings zhajiaozi
deep-fried wontons zhahundun
seaweed haidai
spiced spare ribs lapaigu
chicken feet fengzhua
stir-fried shrimp chaoxiaren
deep-fried Phoenix- zha fengweixia
tail prawns
prawns wrapped in zhibaoxia
rice paper
stuffed crab claws xieqian
pickled vegetables shijin shucai

Soups
soup tang
broth routang
seaweed and dried xianxia
prawn soup haidaitang
three-fresh soup sanxiantang
(normally prawn,
vn

meats, and vegetable)

et.

a.n

soup with spinach ocaigua

ho

and vermicelli miantang

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soup with eggs and fanqie jidantang

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tomato
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soup with sliced pork xianrou

and vegetables shishutang
soup with shredded jiecai
pork and pickled rousitang
mustard greens
egg drop soup jidantang
hot and sour soup suanlatang
bean curd soup doufutang
birds nest soup yanwo
wonton soup hunduntang
sharks n soup yuchi
chicken soup jitang
vegetable soup shucaitang
sweetcorn soup yumitang
ginger soup with pork jiangpian
zhuroutang
Cantonese re pot guangshi
huoguo
Mongolian lamb menggu
re pot yangrou huoguo

Pork
pork zhurou
barbecued pork kaozhurou
sweet and sour pork tangcurou
Cantonese roast pork chashao
steamed pork with zhurou
rice zhengfan
stir-fried diced pork laojiao chao
with chili roukuai
vn

stir-fried sliced pork zhusun chao

et.
a.n

with bamboo shoots zhurou

ho

ng

twice-cooked pork huiguorou

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roast belly of pork hongshao

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zhudu
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spare ribs cooked in a tangcu paigu

sweet and sour sauce
barbecued spare ribs kaopaigu
sausage xiangchang
ham huotui
bacon peigen

Poultry
chicken jirou
diced chicken jiroukuai
stir-fried chicken chaojikuai
quick-fried diced heijiao jikuai
chicken with bean
sauce
beggars chicken jiaohuaji
(charcoal-baked
marinated chicken)
Kung Pao chicken gongbao jiding
red-braised chicken hongshao jirou
soy sauce chicken jiangshao jirou
chicken livers jigan
sauted chicken livers yanshui jigan
duck yarou
Peking roast duck beijing kaoya
ducks foot with mogu yazhang
mushroom
smoked duck xunya
stuffed duck tianya
goose e
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Beef and lamb

beef niurou
quick-fried beef with congbao niurou
Chinese onions
stir-fried beef with lajiao
peanuts and chili huasheng
chao niurou
stir-fried beef in hot  lajiao chao
spicy sauce niurou
beef braised in jiangshao
brown sauce niurou
green pepper beef heijiao niuliu
in black bean sauce
beef in oyster sauce haoyou niuliu
steak niupai
veal xiaoniurou
lamb yangrou
lamb kebabs yangrouchuan
Mongolian hotpot menggu
huoguo

Offal
heart xin
liver gan
kidneys yaozi
ox tongue niushe
tripe niudu
entrails changzi
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et.
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Fish and seafood

sh yurou
seafood haixian
shellsh beilei
sh slices yukuai
sweet and sour sh tangcuyu
stir-fried sh slices jiangchao
with thick sauce yupian
prawns xia
stir-fried prawns with huadanxiaren
egg white
stir-fried prawns in fanqiejiang
tomato sauce chaoxiaren
spiced salt prawns jiaoyanxiakuai
shrimp xiaren
dried shrimp haimi
squid youyu
carp liyu
steamed carp qingzheng liyu
carp braised in jiangshao liyu
brown sauce
swordsh daiyu
scallops xianbei
clams geli
mussels yibei
crab pangxie
octopus baozhaoyu
oysters shenghao
sea bass luyu
abalone baoyu
vn

et.

sharks n yuchi
a.n

ho

eel manyu
ng

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eel braised with chili chijiao

w

and bean sauce shaomanyu

ww
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Rice and noodles

noodles miantiao
rice noodles mifen
egg noodles jidanmian
cellophane noodles liangfen
fried noodles chaomian
fried rice noodles chaomi
Singapore noodles xingzhou
chaomi
spicy Sichuan noodles dandan mian
rice mifan
glutinous rice nuomi
boiled rice baifan
stir-fried rice chaofan
plain fried rice baichaofan
egg-fried rice danchaofan
special fried rice shijichaofan
sizzling rice jianchaofan
fried rice sticks chaoniangao
rice porridge zhou

Vegetables, herbs, and spices

vegetables shucai
steamed vegetables qingzheng
shucai
stir-fried seasonal qingchao shishu
vegetables
asparagus lusun
beans dou
vn

green beans lvdou

et.
a.n

soy beans dadou

ho
ng

bean sprouts douya

.tie

peas wandou
ww
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stir-fried peas with wandou chao

mushrooms mogu
bok choy baicai
broccoli xilanhua
cabbage juanxincai
Chinese cabbage baocai
carrot huluobo
spinach bocai
cauliower huayecai
bamboo shoots zhusun
mushrooms mogu
onion yangcong
scallions qingcong
cucumber huanggua
radish bailuobo
red/green pepper  hong/lvshizijiao
corn yumi
eggplant  qiezi
chili lajiao
potato tudou
French fries zhashutiao
taro (root vegetable) yutou
gingko nuts yinxing ganguo
tomato fanqie
stir-fried tomato fanqie chao
with egg jidan
water chestnuts biqi
coriander xiangcai

vn

garlic dasuan
et.

a.n

ginger shengjiang
ho

cinnamon rougui
ng
.tie

star anise bajiao

w
ww

ve-spice powder wuxiangfen

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Specialties
bean curd doufu
dried bean curd doufu gan
bean curd fried zhadoufu
in batter
bean curd with prawns doufu xiaren
three-fresh sanxian doufu
bean curd
fermented black beans fajiao heidou
red bean paste hongdousha
Szechwan chili paste sichuan lajiang
soy bean paste dadou jiang
Chinese ravioli zhongshi
hundun
steamed Chinese shaomai
ravioli
fried Chinese ravioli zha hundun
preserved eggs pidan
tofu doufu
breaded tofu jiandoufu
spicy tofu ladoufu
birds nest yanwo

Fruit
pineapple boluo
guangdong sweet guanggan
orange
honeydew melon hamigua
tangerine miju
vn
et.

pear li
a.n
ho

lychee lizhi
ng
.tie

grape putao
w
ww

guava fanshiliu
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apple pingguo
apricot xing
banana xiangjiao
watermelon xigua
lemon ningmeng
lime qingning
kiwi mihoutao
cherry yingtao
Chinese dates zhongguo
hongzao
orange juzi
mandarin orange juzi
pomegranate shiliu
Longan fruit longyan
peach tao
plum meizi

Desserts
apple in hot toffee basi pingguo
ice cream bingjilin
fruit salad shuiguo shala
mixed fruit shuiguo pinpan
eight-treasure rice babaofan
dessert
rice pudding tianmizhou
almond bean curd xingren doufu
sweetened red bean hongdousha
paste
vn

red bean paste hongdou

et.
a.n

pancakes shabing
ho

ng

cake dangao
.tie

peanut cake huasheng

w
ww

dangao
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Drinks
water shui
sparkling water qishui
fruit juice guozhi
apple juice pingguo zhi
grapefruit juice putao zhi
orange juice chengzhi
tea cha
coffee kafei
cola kele
soda sudashui
milk niunai
soy milk doujiang
yogurt drink rusuan yinpin
baiju (clear liquor) baijiu
beer pijiu
wine hongjiu
rice wine mijiu
Chinese liqueurs zhongguojiu
vn
et.
a.n
ho
ng
w.tie
ww
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DICTIONARY ENGLISHCHINESE
Chinese nouns can normally be used for either the singular or
the plural. Verbs and adjectives are often used in combination
with additional characters that modify the meaning (see
page 4). Chinese word order can be different from English and
you will need to look at the phrases in the book to develop a
feel for how to use the vocabulary in context.

ambulance jiuhuche
A America meiguo
a (one) yige
American (person) meiguo
accident shigu
ren
accountant kuaijishi
and he
ache teng
ankle jiaohuai
actor yanyuan
animal dongwu
adaptor (plug) chatou
another (different) lingyige
zhuanhuanqi
(further) you yige
address dizhi anniversary zhounian
admission: answering machine daluji
admission ticket menpiao
antibiotics kangshengsu
admission charge
antique shop gudongdian
menpiao fei
antiseptic fangfuji
after yihou
anything: anything else?
afternoon xiawu
haiyao qita shipin ma?
again zai
apartment gongyu, danyuan
agenda huiyi richeng
apple pingguo
air-conditioning kongtiao appointment yuyue
air mail hangkongyoujian appointment book riji
airplane feiji apricot xing
airbag anquanqinang April siyue
airport jichang, feijichang apron weiqun
alarm clock naozhong architecture (study)
alcohol jiujing jianzhuxue
all suoyou are: you are ni shi
all the streets suoyou de we are women shi
jiedao they are tamen shi
thats all, thanks haole, arm shoubi, gebo
xiexie armband bipiao
allergic guomin arrival daoda
vn

almost chabuduo arrive daoda

et.
a.n

alone dandu art yishu

ho

already yijing art gallery yishuguan

ng

also ye
.tie

articial sweetener renzao

w

always zongshi tienweiji

ww

am: I am wo shi arthritis guanjieyan

 ENGLISHCHINESE 169

ashtray yanhuigang bathrobe yupao

asleep: hes asleep ta bathroom weishengjian,
shuizhao le xizaojian
ask wen battery dianchi
asthma xiaochuan beach haitan
at zai beach umbrella zhang
at the caf zai kafei guan yanguan
attic gelou beans dou
attractive mirende beard luosaihuzi
August bayue beautiful meili, haokan
aunt (maternal) yima beauty products huazhuang-
(paternal) guma pin
Australia aodaliya because yinwei
Australian (person) aodaliya bed chuang
ren
bed runner chuangqi
awful zaotoule
bedroom woshi
bedside table chuangtougui
B bedspread chuangdan
baby yinger
bee mifeng
baby wipes yinger caxijin
beef niurou
back (body) bei
beer pijiu
backpack beibao
before (zai)yiqian
back street houjie
bad huai, buhao begin kaishi
badminton yumaoqui beginner chuxuezhe
bag (for purchases, etc.) behind (zai)houmian
suliaodai bell zhong
baggage xingli (for door, school) ling
baker mianbaodian below (zai)xiamian
balcony yangtai belt (clothing) pidai
ball qiu best: the best zuihao
ballet baleiwu better geng hao
bamboo zhuzi between (zai)zhijian
bamboo shoots zhusun bicycle zixingche
banana xiangjiao bidet jingshenpen
band (music) yuedui big da
bandage bengdai bikini bijini
bank yinhang bill zhangdan, jiezhang
vn

bar jiuba bill (paper currency) zhibi

et.
a.n

barber lifadian bird niao

ho

baseball bangqiu bird watching guanniao

ng

basket lanzi
.tie

birthday shengri
w

basketball lanqiu happy birthday! shengri

ww

bath yugang, xizao kuaile!

170 DICTIONARY
bite (injury) yoashang
(verb) yao
bitter (taste) ku
black hei
blanket maotan, tanzi
blind xia
blinds baiye chuang
blocked (road, drain)
duzhule
blond (adj) jinhuangse
blood test yanxue
blouse nvchenshan
blue lan
boarding gate dengjimen
boarding pass dengjipai
boat chuan
body shenti
body lotion runfulu
boiled zhu
boiled rice mifan
book (noun) shu
book (verb) ding
bookstore shudian, tushulei
border (of country) bianjie
boring mei jing
boss laoban
both liangge dou
bottle pingzi
bottle opener kaipingqi
boutique fuzhuangdai
bowl wan
box hezi
boxer quanjishou
boy nanhai
boyfriend nan pengyou
bra xiongzhao
bracelet shouzlian
branch (of company) fenzhi
jigou
brandy bailandi
bread mianbao
breakfast zaocan
bridge (over river, etc.)
daqiao, qiaoliang
briefcase gongwenbao
bring dai
Britain yingguo
British (adj) yingguo
broken (out of order) huai le
(leg) duanle
brooch xiongzhen
brother (older) gege
(younger) didi
brown zongse
bruise yushang
brush shuazi
bubble bath paoyu
bucket shuitong
Buddha Fo
budget yusuan
building loufang
bulb (light) deng pao
bumper baoxiangang
bungalow pingfang
burglar pashou, qiezei
Burma miandian
burn (noun) shaoshang
bus gonggongqiche
business shengyi
on business chuchai
business card mingpian
businessperson shangren
bus station gonggongqiche
zongzhan
bus stop gonggongqiche
zhan
busy (street) renao
(person) (hen) mang
(phone line) zhanxian
but danshi
butcher roudian
butter huangyou
vn
button niukou
et.
a.n
buy mai
ho
by zou
ng
.tie
by train/car zuo huoche/
w
zuo qiche
ww

C cat mao
cabin baocang
cabinet (kitchen) guichu
cable TV youxian dianshi
caf kafeiguan, chaguan
cake dangao
cake shop gaodiandian
calculator jisuanqi
call: what is this called? zhe
jiao shenme?
calligraphy shufa
camera zhaoxiangji
can (tin) guantou
can: can I? wo keyima?
can you? ni neng bu
neng?
he cant ta bu neng
can opener kaiquanqi
Canada jianada
Canadian (person) jianada
ren
candle lazhu
canoe dumuzhou
canopy yulian
Cantonese (adj) guangdong
(language) guangdonghua
cap maozi
car (train) chexiang
sleeper car yingwo
chexiang
ordinary car putong
chexiang
car qiche, che
car parking lot ting-
chechang
card (business) mingpian
cards (playing) pu-ke
careful: be careful! xiaoxin!
carpenter mujiang
carpet ditan
carrot huluobo
cart tuiche, xingliche
cash (money) xianjin
cash point qukuanji
ENGLISHCHINESE 171
cassette cidai
CD-drive guangqu
ceiling tianhuaban
cell phone shouji
center (of town) zhongxin
cereal gulei shipin
chair yizi
swivel chair zuoyi
change (verb: money)
huanqian, duihuan
(noun: money) lingqian
(verb: clothes, trains) huan
charger chongdianqi
check in banli dengji
shouxu
checkout shouyinchu
check zhipiao
checkbook zhipiaoben
check cashing card zhipi-
aoka
cheek lianjia
cheese nailao
chef chushi
chemist (pharmacy) yaofang
chess xiang-qi
chest (body) xiong
chewing gum kouxiangtang
chicken ji
(meat) jirou
child, children haizi
child seat ertong zuoyi
childrens ward xiaoer
bingfang
chili powder lajiaofen
chin xiaba
China zhongguo
China tea zhongguo cha
Chinese (adj) zhongguo
vn
et.
(person) zhongguo ren
a.n
(language) zhongwen
ho
the Chinese zhongguo
ng
.tie
renmin
w
Chinese New Year zhon
ww
guo chunjie
172 DICTIONARY
Chinese-style zhongshi
chips (potato) zha tudou-
pian
chocolate qiaokeli
chopstick(s) kuaizi
church jiaotang
cigar xuejia
cigarette xiang yan
pack of cigarettes heyan
city chengshi
clean (adj) ganjing
cleaner (person)
qingjiegong
clever congming
climbing panyan
clock zhong
close (verb) guan
close: to be close (near) jin
closed guanle, xiuxi
clothes yifu
clothes peg yifu jiazi
cloudy duoyun
coast haian
coat (overcoat) dayi
(jacket) waiyi
coat hanger guayijia
cockroach zhanglang
coconut yezi
coconut milk yezi zhi
coffee kafei
coins yingbi
cola kele
cold (illness) ganmao
(temperature) leng
collect/reverse charge call
duifang fukuan
color yanse
coloring pencils caiseqianbi
comb shuzi
come lai
please come! lai ba!
comic book manhua
Communist Party gongchan-
dang
Communist Party member
gongchandangyuan
company (rm) gongsi
complicated fuza
computer diannao, jisuanji
computer repair shop
diannao xiulidian
concert yinyuehui
conditioner hufasu
condom biyuntao
conference yantaohui
constipation bianmi
consulate lingshiguan
contact lenses yinxing
yanjing
contract (noun) hetong
cool (day, weather)
liangkuai
cook (chef) chushi
cookie binggan
corkscrew basaizuan
corner (street) jiejiao
corridor zoulang
cost jia qian
what does it cost? zhe yao
duoshao qian?
cotton mianhua
cotton balls yaomian
cough kesou
country (nation) guojia
courier sudi
cow niu
crab pangxie
cramps jinluan
cream (to eat) naiyou
credit card xinyongka
crib diao chuang/yinger
chuang
vn
crime fanzui
et.
a.n
crocodile eyu
ho
crossing (street) banmaxian
ng
crowd renqun
.tie
w
crowded yongji
ww
cufinks xiekou
 ENGLISHCHINESE 173

Cultural Revolution wenhua die si

dageming diesel chaiyou
cup beizi different butong
a cup of coffee yi bei kafei difcult kunnan
curry gali dinghy xiangpiting
curtains chuanglian dining car canche
customs haiguan dining room canting
cut (wound) geshang dinner wancan
(verb) qie
dinner party wanyan
cutting board anban
dirty zang
cycling qi zixingche
disabled canfei
cyclist qi zixingche de ren
disco disike
dishwasher xiwanji
D dishwashing liquid xijiejing
dairy (foods) ruzhipin
disposable diapers yicixing
dancing tiaowu
niaojin
dangerous weixian
divorced lihun le
dark hei an
do zuo
daughter nver
doctor yisheng
day tian
document wenjian
dead sile
dog gou
deaf er long
dollar meiyuan
December shieryue
deep shen dont! buyao!
delayed wandian doormen
(vehicle) chemen
delicatessen shushidian
delicious haochi double room shuangrenjian
delivery jiaofu drawer chouti
dentist yayi, yake yisheng drawing sumiao
deodorant chuchouji down: down there xiamian
department (of company) bu dress (womans) nvzhuang
department store baihuo drink (verb) he
shangdian, baihuodalou drinking water yinyongshui
departure(s) chufa drinks (catagory) yinliao
designer shejishi drivers license jiashizhizhao
desk bangongzhuo drops (medicinal) diji
desserts taindian drunk hezuile
detergent qingjieji duck ya
vn

develop (lm) chongxi (meat) yarou

et.
a.n

diabetes tangniaobing duffel lvxingdai

ho

diapers niaojin dumplings jiaozi

ng

diarrhea fuxie duty-free shop mianshuidian

w .tie

diary rizhi dry gan

ww

dictionary zidian dry cleaners ganxidian

174 DICTIONARY

dynasty chao dai engine fadongji

the Ming/Ching Dynasty engineer gongchengshi
mingchao/qingchao engineering (study) gong-ke
England yingguo
E English (person) yingguo ren
each mei yige (language) yingwen
ear erduo enough goule
ear ache ertong entrance rukou, ruchang
earphones erji entrance ticket menpiao
early zao envelope xinfeng
earring erhuan epilepsy dianjianbing
east dong eraser xiangpi
easy rongyi estimate gusuan
eat chi evening wanshang
economy (class) jingjicang every meiyige
egg jidan every day meitian
egg noodles jidan mian every week meixingqi
eight ba, bage everyone meiyige ren
eitheror everything meijian shiqing
bu shijiushi everywhere meige difang
elastic you tanxing de excellent haojile
elbow zhou exchange (goods) genghuan
electrician diangong exchange rate huilv
electricity dian, gongdian
excursion duantu lvyou
electronics store dianqi
excuse me (to get attention)
shangdian
laojia, qingwen
else: something else biede (pardon?) qing zai shuo
dongxi yibian?
anything else? haiyao qita
exhaust (car, etc.)
shipin ma?
paiqiguan
somewhere else biede
exhibition zhanshihui
difang
email dianziyoujian exit chukou
email address dianziyoujian expensive gui
dizhi eye yan, yanjing
embarrassing ganga eyebrow mei
embassy dashiguan eye-witness mujizhe
emergency jinji qingkuang
vn

emergency ward jizhenshi F

et.
a.n

emperor huangdi face lian

ho

empty kong factory gongchang

ng

fall (season) qiutian

.tie

end (noun) moduan

w

engaged (to be married) family jiating

ww

dinghunle family room jiatingjian

 ENGLISHCHINESE 175

fan (mechanical) fengshan ash (for camera)

(hand-held) shanzi shanguangdeng
far (away) yuan ashlight shoudiantong
fare chepiao at (adj) pingtan
farmer nongmin at tire chetai meiqi le
fashion shiyang avor weidao
fast kuai ea tiaozao
fat (person) pang ight hangban
father fuqin ight attendant kongzhong
my father baba xiaojie
ip-ops pingde renzi
fax chuanzhen
tuoxie
fax machine chuanzhenji
oor (of room) diban
February eryue
(storey) lou
feel ganjue orist huadian
I feel hot wo juede re
ower hua, huaer
ferry duchuan u liugan
festival jieri y (insect) cangying
fever fashao y (verb) fei
few: a few yixie yover lijiaoqiao
ance(e) wei hun fu/qi folk music minjian yinyue
eld tiandi fond: Im fond of wo xihuan
(rice, paddy) daotian food shiwu
gures (e.g., sales) zongji food poisoning shiwu
lm (camera) jiaojuan zhongdu
(movie) dianying foot jiao
nd zhao foot treatment (spa) zuliao
nger shouzhi for: for her wei ta
ns jiapu thats for me zhe shi gei
re huo wode
theres a re! zhaohuo la! a bus for qude
gonggongqiche
re alarm huozaibaojingqi
forbidden jinzhi
re department xiaofangdui
Forbidden City gugong
re engine xiaofangche
foreigner waiguo ren
re extinguisher miehuoqi
forest senlin
rst diyi
fork cancha, chazi
sh yu
four si, sige
shing diaoyu
fountain penquan
vn

sherman yumin
et.

fracture guzhe
a.n

sh seller shuichandian French fries zha tudoutiao

ho

shing diaoyu free (of charge) mianfei

ng

shing boat yuchuan

.tie

to be free (available) you

w

ve wu, wuge kong

ww

ag qizi freezer binggui

176 DICTIONARY

Friday xingqiwu get in (to car) shangche

fridge bingxiang (arrive) daoda
fried chao get up (in morning)
fried noodles chaomian qichuang
fried rice chaofan gift liwu
friend pengyou ginger shengjiang
friendly qinre ren girl nvhai
friendship store youyi girlfriend nvpengyou
shangdian give gei
from: from Beijing to glad gaoxing
Shanghai glass (for drinking) juibei,
cong beijing dao bolibei
shanghai (material) boli
front qianmian glasses (spectacles) yanjing
frozen foods lengdong- wearing glasses daiyanjing
shipin glue jiaoshui
fruit shuiguo go qu
fruit juice guozhi gold huangjin
fry (deep fry) zha golf/golfer gaoerfu
(stir fry) chao golf course gaoerfu qiuchang
frying pan jiangua good hao
full man good morning zaoshang
Im full wo baole hao
funny (strange) qiguai good evening wanshang
(amusing) you yisi hao
furniture jiaju good night wanan
fusebox baoxiansihe goodbye zaijian
government zhengfu
G granddaughter
garbage laji (sons daughter) sunnv
(daughters daughter)
garbage can lajitong
waisunnv
garden huayuan
grandfather
gardens (public) yuanlin
(paternal) yeye
garlic dasuan (maternal) waigong
gas meiqi grandmother (paternal)
gasoline qiyou, shiyou nainai
gas station jiayouzhan (maternal) waipo
gate (airport, etc.) dengjikou grandson (sons son) sunzi
vn

gear stick biansugan (daughters son) wai sunzi

et.
a.n

get (obtain) de dao grapes putao

ho

get (fetch) qu grass cao

ng
.tie

(train, bus, etc) zuoche great: thats great! hao ji le,

w

get: have you got? ni you na tai hao le

ww

ma? Great Britain dabuliedian

 ENGLISHCHINESE 177

Great Wall changcheng have you

green lv
greengrocery shucaidian
green Chinese onion dacong
green tea lvcha
gray huise
grilled shao
ground oor yi lou
guarantee baoxiuzheng
guest keren
guide zhinan, daoyou
guided tour lvyou
gun (pistol) shouqiang
(rie) qiang
gutter (of house) tiangou
gym jianshenfang
H heart condition xinzangbing
hair toufa
haircut lifa
hairdresser meifadian
hairdryer chuifengji
half ban
half an hour banxiaoshi
half past one yidianban
ham huotui
hamburger hanbaobao
hammer chuizi
hand shou
hand towel maojin
handbag shoutidai
handkerchief shoujuan
handle (noun) bashou
handsome yingjun
handyman xiuligong
happen fasheng
happy kuaile
harbor gangkou
do you have? ni you
ma?
I have woyou
I dont have wo mei
you
hayfever kucaore
he ta
head tou
head ofce zongbu
headache toutong
headlight(s) qiandeng
health insurance jiankang
baoxian
hear tingjian
hearing aid
zhutingqi
heart xinzang
heat(ing) gongnuan
heavy zhong
heel (shoe) xiegen
(foot) jiaohougen
hello nihao
(on the phone) wei
helmet toukui
help (verb) bangzhu
help! jiuming!
hepatitis ganyan
her (possessive) tade
(object) ta
herbs (cooking) zuoliao
(medicine) caoyao
here zheli, zhe er
here you are zhebian qing
hers tade
hi! ni hao!
high gao
highchair gaojiaoyi
vn

hard (material) ying highway gaosugonglu

et.
a.n

(difcult) nan hill xiaoshan

ho

hard drive yingpan him ta

ng

hardware store wujindian

.tie

his tade
w

hat maozi HIV positive aizibing

ww

hate: I hate wo taoyan yangxing

178 DICTIONARY

hobby aihao impossible bu keneng

holiday jieri in zai
home jia in English yong yingyu
homosexual tongxinglian India yindu
honey fengmi indigestion xiaohuabuliang
Hong Kong xianggang inexpensive pianyi
hood (of car) yinginggai inhaler (for asthma, etc)
horn (car, etc.) laba xiruqi
horrible kepa infection ganran
horse ma information xinxi, xiaoxi
horse riding qima information desk wen
hospital yiyuan xun chu
host dongdaozhu injection zhushe
hot (temperature) re insect repellent quchongji
(spicy) la insurance baoxian
hot chocolate reqiaokeli interesting you yisi
hot spa wenquan dujia internet yintewang
hotel (superior, for foreign- internet caf wangba
ers) jiudian interpret zuo fanyi
(small) lvguan interpreter fanyi
hour xiaoshi inventory huowuqingdan
house fangzi invitation yaoqing
household products invoice fapiao
jiatingyongpin Ireland aierlan
hovercraft qidianchuan iron (for clothes) yundou
how? zenme? ironing board yunyiban
how are you? nihaoma? is shi
how much? duoshao? he/she/it is ta shi
(money) duoshaoqian? island dao
humid chaoshi it ta
hundred bai its expensive gui
hungry: Im hungry wo ele
hurry: Im in a hurry wo mei J
shijian jack (for car) qianjinding
hurt tong jacket jiake, waitao
husband zhangfu jade yu
jam guojiang
I January yiyue
vn

I wo Japan riben
et.
a.n

ice bing jasmine tea huacha

ho

ice cream bingjilin jaw xiae

ng

if ruguo jeans niuzaiku

w.tie

ill sheng bingle jellysh shuimu

ww

immediately mashang jewelery store shoushidian

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jewelry shoushi laundry detergent xiyifen

job gongzuo law (study) falv
jug guan lawyer lvshi
juice zhi lecture (university) jiangzuo
July qiyue lecture hall jiaoshi
lecturer (university) daxue-
K jiangshi
karaoke kala-ok left (not right) zuo
karaoke bar kala-ok ting on the left zai zuobian
kettle dianshuihu leg tui
key yaoshi leisure time xiuxian yule
keyboard jianpan lemon ningmeng
kick (verb) ti lemonade ningmeng qishui
kilo gongjin lens jingtou
kilometer gongli letter (in mail) xinjian
kitchen chufang lettuce woju, shengcai
knee xi library tushuguan
knife dao lie down tang
know: I dont know (wo) life shenghuo
buzhidao lifebuoy jiushengquan
Korea: North Korea bei life jacket yiushengyi
chaoxian lift (elevator) dianti
South Korea nan chaox- could you give me a lift?
ian, hanguo ni neng
bu neng rang wo dage
L che?
light (noun) deng
lady nvshi
have you got a light? jie
lake hu
ge huo, xing ma?
lamb (meat) yangrou (not heavy) qing
lamp deng, diandeng light bulb dengpao
lane xiaoxiang lighter dahuoji
Laos laowo like: Id like qing geiwo/
laptop (computer) bijiben wo xiangyao
diannao I like wo xihuan
large da the one like that xiang
last (previous) shang yige neige yiyang
last month shanggeyue line (phone) xian
(nal) zuihou outside line waixian
vn

last name xing (transportation route) lu

et.
a.n

last year qunian lipstick kouhong

ho

late (at night) wan liquor store jiulei

ng

zhuanmaidian
.tie

(behind schedule)
w

chidaole, wandianle literature (study) wen-ke

ww

later yihou liter sheng

180 DICTIONARY

little xiao mask (diving) mianju

just a little jiu yidiandian massage anmo
liver gan matches huochai
living roon keting material (cloth) bu
lobster longxia matter: whats the matter?
lock suo (asking about illness) nali
long chang bu shufu?
lose: Ive lost my wo May wuyue
diule me wo
lost property shiwu zhaol- its for me zhe shi gei
ing chu wode
lot: a lot xuduo meat rou
a lot of money xu duo mechanic jixieshi
qian medicine (medication) yao
loud dasheng de medicine (study) yi-ke
love: I love you wo ai ni meet (someone) jian
Id love to come wo
meeting huiyi
yiding lai
melon gua
lovely (person) ke ai
(thing) hen hao memory (computer) neicun
low di memory card jiyika
luck yunqi mens toilets nan cesuo
good luck! zhu ni hao menu caidan
yun! set menu taocan
luggage xingli meter mi
luggage storage xingli microwave weibolu
jicunchu middle: in the middle
lunch wucan zai zhongjian
lychee lichi middle-aged zhongnian
midnight: at midnight banye
M mile yingli
magazine zazhi milk niunai
mailbox xinxiang million baiwan
make zuo mine: its mine shi wode
makeup huazhuangpin mineral water kuangquan-
main courses zhucai shui
man nanren, nanshi minute fenzhong
manager jingli mirror jingzi
vn

Mandarin putonghua Miss xiaojie

et.
a.n

map ditu mistake cuowu

ho

March sanyue modem shujuji, tiaozhiji-

ng

market shichang etiaoqi

w .tie

married yihun Monday xingqiyi

ww

martial arts wushu money qian

 ENGLISHCHINESE 181

Mongolia menggu name mingzi

Inner Mongolia neimeng napkin canjin
Outer Mongolia waimeng narrow zhai
monkey hou nausea exin
month yue near jin
monument jinianbei is it near here?
moon yueliang li zheli jin ma?
mop tuoba nearby fujin
more geng duo necessary biyao
more than bi duo neck jing, bozi
morning shangwu, necklace xianglian
zaoshang need: I need a
mosquito wenzi woxuyao, woxiang
mosquito net (on door) needle zhen
shamen Nepal niboer
(on window) shachuang nephew zhizi
mother muqin never conglai bu
my mother mama new xin
motorcycle motuoche news xinwen
mountain shan newspaper baozhi
mountain climbing deng- New Year xinnian
shan Happy New Year!
mouse (computer) shubiao xinnianhao
(animal) xiaoshu New Zealand xin xilan
moustache xiaohuzi next xia yige
mouth zui, zuiba next month xiageyue
mouthwash skukouye next to zaipangbian
movie theater dianyingyuan nice (person, weather)
hen hao
Mr xiansheng
(meal) haochi
Mrs furen
(town) hen hao
Ms nvshi how nice! na tai hao le!
much duo niece zhinv
much better hao de duo night ye
museum bowuguan nightclub yezonghui
mushrooms mogu nine jiu, jiuge
music yinyue no bu(shi)
musician yinyuejia no entry jinru
must: I must wo bixu no parking jinzhitingche
vn

my wode noisy chaonao

et.
a.n

my name is wojiao noodles maintiao

ho

noon: at noon zhongwu

ng

N normal zhengchang
w.tie

nail zhijia north bei

ww

nail clippers zhijadao nose bizi

182 DICTIONARY

nosebleed bixue operating room

not bu shoushushi
not for me wo bu yao operation dongshoushu
note pad bianjian operator (phone) zongji
nothing mei you shenme opposite duimian
November shiyiyue opposite the
now xianzai zai duimian
number (quantity) shuzi optician yanjingdian
(numeral) haoma or huozhe
telephone number dian- orange (fruit) juzi, ganju
hua haoma (color) juhuangse
nurse hushi orange juice juzizhi
nuts jianguo order (for goods, etc)
dinggou, dingdan
O other: the other ling yige
occupied (toilets) youren other (ones) qita
oclock dian our(s) womende
October shiyue out: shes out ta bu zai
of de outside waimian
the name of the hotel over: over there zai nali
lvguande mingzi own: on my own ziji
ofce bangongshi oyster hao
ofce worker bagong
renyuan P
often jingchang package baoguo
oil (motor) jiyou paddy eld daotian
(vegetable) caiyou page ye
ointment ruangao pagoda (bao)ta
OK haode, henhao pain teng
old (person) lao painting huihua
(things) jiu pair yishuang
olives ganlan panda xiongmao
on zai shangmian pants kuzi, chang ku
on the roof zai fangding paper zhi
on the beach zai haitan parasol yangsan
one yi, yige pardon? qing zai shuo
that one nei yige yibian?
onion yangcong parcel baoguo
vn

only zhi you parents fumu

et.
a.n

open (verb) kai park (noun) gongyuan

ho

(adj) kaile (verb) tingche

ng
.tie

opera geju parking meter tingche jishi

w

Chinese opera jingju shoufeiqi

ww

opera house gejuyuan parking space cheku

 ENGLISHCHINESE 183

party (celebration) wanhui physics (study) wulixue

(group) tuanti pickpocket pashou
pass (mountain) guankou picnic yecan
passenger chengke picture tupian
passport huzhao piece pian
passport control huzhao a piece of yipian
jianchachu pig zhu
password mima pills yaopian
patient (hospital, doctor, etc) pillow zhentou
bingren pilot feixingyuan
path xiaolu pin biezhen
pavilion tingzi pineapple boluo
pay fuqian pink fenhong
can I pay, please? wo keyi pipe (smoking) yandou
fuqian ma? (water) guanzi
payment fukuan place difang
pear li plane feiji
peach tao plant zhiwu
pencil qianbi plaster (sticking) chuang-
penicillin qingmeisu koutie
penknife xiaodao plastic bag suliaodai
people ren plate candie, panzi
pepper (spice) hujiaofen platform zhantai
(red/green) shizijiao play (in theatre) huaju
per play (verb)
per cent baifen zhi (sports, etc) da
perfume xiangshui (instrument) la
perhaps keneng playground youlechang
perm diantang please qing
person ren please? hao ma?
personal organizer beiwanglu pleased gaoxing
pharmacy yaofang plug (electric) chatou
phone dianhua plumber guandaogong
phone card dianhuaka pocket yidai
photo album xiangce poisonous youdude
photo frame xiangkuang police jingcha
photocopy fuyin police report jingfang
photocopier fuyinji baogao
vn

police station jingchaju

et.

photograph (noun)
a.n

zhaopian polite you limao

ho

(verb) zhaoxiang politics zhengzhi

ng

pond chitang
.tie

photographer sheyingshi
w

phrase book duihua pool youyongchi, shuichi

ww

shouce poor (not rich) qiong

184 DICTIONARY

pop music liuxing yinyue radio shouyinji

popcorn baomihua railroad tielu
pork zhurou railroad station huochezhan
porter banyungong rain yu
possible keneng its raining xiayu le
post youjian rash (on body) pizhen
post ofce youju rat laoshu
postbox youtong raw shengchi
postcard mingxinpian razor tixudao
postman youdiyuan
razor blades tihu daopian
poster zhaotie
read du
potato tudou
reading (pastime) dushu
poultry qinrou
ready zhunbei hao
pound (money) yingbang
ready meals jishishipin
prawn xia
pregnant huaiyun receipt fapiao, shouju
present (gift) liwu reception (party) jiedaishi
pretty piaoliang (hotel, etc) jiedaichu
price jiage record (music) changpian
printer (machine) dayinji red hong
problem wenti red tea hongcha
professor jiaoshou refrigerator bingxiang
prots lirun religion zongjiao
pronounce fayin rent (for room, etc) fangzu
pump qitong (verb) zu
pull la for rent chuzu
purse qianbao repair xiuli
push tui report (noun) baogaoshu
pajamas shuiyi request (noun) qingqiu
reservation yuding
Q restaurant canguan
quarter yike restaurant car canche
quarter past one yidian
retired leile
yike
return (come back) fanhui
quarter to two yidian
sanke (give back) huan
question wenti return ticket wanfanpiao
queue (noun) dui rice (cooked) mifan
vn

quick kuai (uncooked) mi

et.

rice bowl fanwan

a.n

quiet (place) anjing

ho

rice cooker dianfanbao

ng

R rice eld daotian

w.tie

rabbit tu ricecake bo
ww

radiator sanreqi rich (person) hen youqian

 ENGLISHCHINESE 185

right (not left) you say: how do you say

on the right zai youbian
(correct) dui
ring (on nger) jiezhi
river heliu
road lu
roasted kao
rocks yanshi
roof wuding, fangding
roofrack chedingxinglijia
room (hotel, house) fangjian
(space) kongjian
room number fangjianhao
room service fangjian
songcan fuwu
rope shengzi
round (adj) yuande
rubber (material) xiangjiao
rubber band songjindai
ruins feixu
run pao
Russia eguo
S senior citizen laonianren
sad shangxin
safe (not in danger) ping an
(not dangerous) anquan
safety pin biezhen
salad shala
sales (company) xiaoshou
salt yan
same yiyang
the same again, please
zai lai yige
sand sha
sandals liangxie
in Chinese yong hanyu
zenme shuo?
scallion xiaocong
school xuexiao
science (study) li-ke
scissors jiandao
Scotland sugelan
screen pingmu
screwdriver luosidao
sea hai
seafood haixian
seat zuowei
take a seat zuo
seat belt anquandai
second (in series) di er
(of time) miao
secretary mishu
section (of shop) difang
see kanjian
I see! shi zheyang!
self-employed getihu
sell mai
seminar zuotanhui
separately (pay) fen kai fu
September jiuyue
serious (illness) yanzhong
sesame oil mayou
set (theater) bujing
seven qi, qige
shampoo xifagao
shave guahuzi
shaving foam tixupaoma
she ta
sheep yang
sheet (for bed) chuangdan
ship chuan
vn

sandwich sanmingzhi shirt chenshan

et.

sanitary towels weishengjin

a.n

shoelaces xiedai
ho

satellite TV weixing dianshi shoes xiezi

ng

Saturday xingqiliu shoeshop xiedian

w .tie

sauce jiang shop shangdian

ww

sausage xiangchang shopkeeper dianzhu

186 DICTIONARY

shopping (activity) gouwu small xiao

shopping cart shoutuiche smell (have bad smell)
short ai nanwende qiwei
(time) duan smile (verb) xiao
shorts duanku smoke (noun) yan
shoulder jian do you smoke? ni xiyan
shower (in bathroom) linyu ma?
shower gel muyuru smoke alarm ganwu
shrimp xia jingbaoqi
shut guan snacks xiaochi
shutter chuangban snake she
Siberia xiboliya sneeze penti
siblings xiongdi snorkel shuixia huxiguan
side street xiaojie snow xue
sidewalk renxingdao snowboard huaxueban
sight: the sights of so: so good zhenhao
fengjing not so much buyao name
sightseeing guanguang duo
signature qianming soap feizao
silk sichou soccer zuqiu
Silk Road sichou zhi lu socks wazi
silver yin socializing shejiao
sing changge sofa shafa
Singapore xinjiapo soft (material, etc) ruan
singer geshou soft drink (ruan) yinliao
single: Im single wo shi soft toy maorong wanju
danshen soil (earth) tu
single room danrenjian sole (of shoes) xiedi
single ticket danchengpiao somebody youren
sink shuichi something youxie dongxi
sister (older) jiejie sometimes you shi
(younger) meimei somewhere mouchu
sit zuo son erzi
six liu, liuge song ge
skin pifu soon mashang, bujiu
skirt qunzi sorry duibuqi
skis hua xueqiao sorry? ni shuo shenme?
sky tian kong soup tang
vn

sleep shuijiao south nan

et.
a.n

sleeper car souvenir jinianpin

ho

yingwo chexiang soy sauce jiangyou

ng

sleeve xiuzi sparkling water qishui

w.tie

slippers tuoxie speak jiang

ww

slow(ly) man spider zhizhu


spoon tiaogeng, shaozi
sport tiyu
sports center tiyuzhongxin
spring (season) chuntian
square guangchang
squash (game) biqui
stage (theatre) wutai
stairs louti
stamp (for letter) youpiao
stapler dingshuji
start (noun) kaishi
starters toupan, kaiweicai
statement (e.g., witness)
zhengci
station (railroad) chezhan
statue diaoxiang
steak niupai
steal: my bag has been
stolen
wode bao bei tou le
what was stolen?
diushi le shenme?
steamed zheng
steering wheel fangxiang
pan
steps taijie
Sterling yingbang
sticky rice nuomi
sting (injury) zhushang
stockings changtongwa
stomach fu, duzi, wei
stomach ache weitong
stones shitou
stop (bus stop) chezhan
stop! ting!
stop here zai zheli ting
stopcock zongkaiguan
storm baofengyu
stove luzao
straight; keep straight on
yizhi zhizou
street jie
string xisheng
student xuesheng
ENGLISHCHINESE 187
student card xuesheng
zheng
stupid yuchun
subway (underground) ditie
subway station ditiezhan
sugar tang
suit (noun) xizhuang
suitcase xiangzi
summer xiatian
Summer Palace yiheyuan
sun taiyang
sunblock (cream) fangshairu
sunburn shaihang
Sunday xingqitian
sunglasses taiyangjing
sunshade yangsan
sunstroke zhongshu
suntan lotion fangshaiyou
supermarket chaojishich-
ang, chaoshi
suppository shuanji
sure: Im sure wo quexin
are you sure? ni neng
kending ma?
surfboard changlangban
sweat (noun) han
(verb) chuhan
sweater taoshan
sweet (adj) tian
(confectionery) tang
sweet and sour tangcu
sweltering: its sweltering
menre
swim (verb) youyong
swimming youyong
swimming goggles
youyongjing
swimsuit (you)yongyi
vn
swimming pool youyongchi
et.
a.n
swimming trunks
ho
youyongku
ng
syringe zhusheqi
w.tie
syrup (medicinal) tangjiang
ww
188 DICTIONARY

that: that woman neige

T nvren
table zhuozi
that man neige nanren
table tennis pingpangqui whats that? na shi
tablets yaopian shenme?
Taiwan taiwan theater juyuan, juchang
take (transport) cheng their(s) tamende
(someone somewhere) them tamen
dailing
theme park zhutigongyuan
(something somewhere)
then (after that) ranhou
dai
(at that time) na shi
talk (verb) shuohua
there nali
tall gao there is/are you
tampons miansai is/are there? youma?
Taoism daojiao there isnt/arent mei
tap shuilongtou you
tape (cassette) cidai thermos ask reshuiping
(adhesive) touming jiaodai thermostat zidong tiaowenqi
taxi chuzuche these zhexie
taxi rank chuzuchezhan they tamen
tea cha thick hou
tea with milk naicha thief pashou
teacher laoshi thin (thing) bao
telegram dianbao (person) shou
telephone dianhua thing dongxi
telephone card dianhuaka, think xiang
IP ka thirsty: Im thirsty wo kouke
telephone number
this: this street zhe tiao jie
dianhua haoma
this is zheshi
television dianshiji whats this? zheshi
tell gaosu shenme?
temperature (weather) qiwen thousand qian
(fever) fashao ten thousand wan
temple simiao those naxie
tennis wangqiu three san, sange
tennis racquet wangqiupai throat houlong
tent zhangpeng through jingguo
terminal (airport) houjilou thumb muzhi
Terracotta Army bingmayong thunderstorm leiyu
vn

terrible zhen zaogao

et.

Thursday xingqisi
a.n

test (hospital) huayan Tibet xizang

ho

Thailand taiguo ticket piao

ng
.tie

than bigeng admission ticket menpiao

w

smaller than bixiao train/bus ticket chepiao

ww

thank you xiexie(ni) airline ticket jipiao

 ENGLISHCHINESE 189

tie (around neck) lingdai trafc lights jiaotongxin

tiger hu haodeng, honglvdeng
tights kuwa train lieche, huoche
time shijian transformer bianyaqi
next time xia ci translate fanyi
on time zhundian travel agent lvxingshe
what time is it? xianzai ji
travelers check
dian le?
lvxing zhipiao
timetable shikebiao
traveling lvyou
tip (money) xiaofei
tire chetai, luntai tree shu
tired lei trip (journey) lvxing
tissues shouzhi true zhende
to dao trunk xuezi
to England qu yinggelan (car) xinglixiang
toast (bread) kaomia try (test) shi shi
baopian T-shirt Txushan
tobacco yancao Tuesday xingqier
today jintian turn zhuan
toe jiaozhi turn left zuo zhuan
tofu doufu turn right you zhuan
tofu shop doufudian tweezers niezi
together yiqi twin-bed room shuang
toilet cesuo chuangjian
toilet paper weishengzhi two er, liangge
tomato xihongshi
tomorrow mingtian U
tonic (water) kuangquan-
umbrella yusan
shui
uncle shushu
tonight jintian wanshang
under zaixiamian
too (also) ye
(excessively) tai underground (subway)
tooth ya ditie
toothache yatong underground station
toothbrush yashua ditiezhan
toothpaste yagao understand: I dont
tour (noun) lvxing understand wo bu
tourist lvxingzhe mingbai
vn

tourist information ofce unfortunately kexi

et.

United States meiguo

a.n

lvyou fuwu zhongxin

ho

towel maojin university daxue

ng

town chengzhen university lecturer daxue-

w .tie

town hall shizhengting jiangshi

ww

traditional chuantong urgent jizhen

190 DICTIONARY

watch (wrist) shoubiao

V (verb) kan
vacation jiaqi
water shui
on vacation dujia
vaccination yufangjiezhong waterfall pubu
vanilla xiangcao we women
vase huaping weather tianqi
vegetables shucai website wangzhan
vegetarian sushi wedding hunli
venetian blind baiyechuang Wednesday xingqisan
very hen, feichang week xingqi
very well (OK) haoba welcome huanying
video game youxi youre welcome bu keqi
video tape luxiangdai well: I dont feel well
wo ganjue bushufu
Vietnam yuenan
west xi
view (scenery) jingse
Western-style xishi
village cunzhuang
violin xiaotiqin wet shi
visa qianzheng wetsuit qianshifu
visit (place) canguan what? shenme?
(people) baifang wheat xiaomai
visiting hours tanwang wheel lunzi
shijian (vehicle) chelun
voice shengyin wheelchair lunyi
voicemail liuyanji when? shenme shihou?
voltage dianya where? naer?, nali?
vomit (verb) outu where: where is?
zai nali?
W which: which one? na yige?
wait deng whisky weishiji
waiter zhaodai white bai
waiting room (clinic) who? shei?
houzhenshi whos calling? nin shi
waitress nvzhaodai shei ya?
Wales weiershi why? wei shenme?
wall qiang wide kuan
the Great Wall of China wife qizi
changcheng wind feng
wallet qianjia windsurfer fanban
vn

walk, go for a walk sanbu window chuanghu

et.
a.n

want: I want wo yao windshield fengdang

ho

ward (hospital) bingfang wine putaojiu

ng

warm nuanhuo wine list jiudan

w.tie

washing machine xiyiji wing mirror houshijing

ww

wasp huangfeng winter dong

 ENGLISHCHINESE 191

with he your(s) nide

without meiyou (plural) nimende
witness zhengren
woman nvren, nvshi Z
womens toilets nv cesuo zip lalian
wood mutou zoo dongwuyuan
wool yangmao
word ci
work (noun/verb) gongzuo
its not working huaile
worktop chutai
worry: dont worry bie
danxin
wrapping paper
baozhuangzhi
wrench huo banshou
wrist shouwan
wristband(s) huwan
write xie
could you write it down?
ni neng bu neng xie
yixia?
wrong cuo

X
X-ray xguang

Y
yacht youting
Yangtze Gorges changjiang
sanxia
Yangtze River changjiang
year nian
yellow huang
Yellow River huanghe
Yellow Sea huanghai
yes shi(de)
yesterday zuotian
vn

yet: not yet hai meine

et.
a.n

yogurt suannai
ho

you ni
ng

(formal) nin
.tie

(plural) nimen
w
ww

young nianqing
192 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Dorling Kindersley would like to thank the
following for their help in the preparation of this
book: Shuang Zou and Cheng Ma for editorial
assistance; Doug Hewitt for design assistance;
Rose Horridge in the DK Picture Library; Sandra He
and Paula Regan for help with photographic
material.

PICTURE CREDITS
The publisher would like to thank the following for
their kind permission to reproduce their photographs:

(Key: a-above; b-below/bottom; c-center; l-left;

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Alamy Images: David Crausby 110crb; Eye

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