Chinese vocabulary: Travel & Places
16 Chinese words with English meanings and pronunciation, grouped by situation.
These are the Chinese words you'll actually use for travel & places — the ones that come up in a real conversation with Mei. Read them, say them out loud, then use them in a lesson.
Places in Town
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 学校 | xue xiao | School |
| 医院 | yi yuan | Hospital |
| 教堂 | jiao tang | Church |
| 公园 | gong yuan | Park |
| 海滩 | hai tan | Beach |
| 机场 | ji chang | Airport |
| 车站 | che zhan | Station |
| 酒店 | jiu dian | Hotel |
Getting Around
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 左边 | zuo bian | Left |
| 右边 | you bian | Right |
| 直走 | zhi zou | Straight |
| 公交车 | gong jiao che | Bus |
| 出租车 | chu zu che | Taxi |
| 汽车 | qi che | Car |
| 街道 | jie dao | Street |
| 地图 | di tu | Map |
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