Learn Chinese for Travel

Category: Airport Chinese

  • Airport Flight Information Chinese

    At airports in China, flight information is usually displayed on screens and announced in both Chinese and English.

    However, if you miss an announcement or cannot understand the information, simple Chinese phrases can help you get updates quickly from airport staff.

    ✈ Is my flight delayed?

    Chinese: 我的航班延误了吗？

    Pinyin: wǒ de hángbān yánwù le ma?

    English: Is my flight delayed?

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    💬 Example:

    A: Excuse me, is my flight delayed?

    A: 请问，我的航班延误了吗？

    B: Yes, it will be delayed for one hour due to bad weather.

    B: 是的，因为天气原因会延误一小时。

    💡 Tip:

    Use this sentence to ask airport staff when you see abnormal flight information on the screen.

    ✈ What time does boarding start?

    Chinese: 几点开始登机？

    Pinyin: jǐ diǎn kāishǐ dēngjī?

    English: What time does boarding start?

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    💬 Example:

    A: What time does boarding start for flight MU501?

    A: MU501 航班几点开始登机？

    B: Boarding starts 40 minutes before takeoff.

    B: 起飞前四十分钟开始登机。

    💡 Tip:

    Ask this to confirm boarding time so you won’t miss boarding announcements.

    ✈ Has the gate changed?

    Chinese: 登机口变更了吗？

    Pinyin: dēngjī kǒu biàngēng le ma?

    English: Has the gate changed?

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    💬 Example:

    A: Has the gate changed for my flight?

    A: 我的航班登机口变更了吗？

    B: Yes, your new boarding gate is Gate 21.

    B: 是的，您新的登机口是 21 号。

    💡 Tip:

    Say this when you hear announcements or see notices about gate adjustments.

    ✈ What time does the flight depart?

    Chinese: 航班几点起飞？

    Pinyin: hángbān jǐ diǎn qǐfēi?

    English: What time does the flight depart?

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    💬 Example:

    A: What time does the flight depart now?

    A: 现在航班几点起飞？

    B: The new departure time is 16:30.

    B: 新的起飞时间是下午四点半。

    💡 Tip:

    Use this to confirm the latest takeoff time after flight delays.

    ✈ Which gate should I go to?

    Chinese: 我应该去哪个登机口？

    Pinyin: wǒ yīnggāi qù nǎ gè dēngjī kǒu?

    English: Which gate should I go to?

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    💬 Example:

    A: Excuse me, which gate should I go to for CA135?

    A: 请问 CA135 航班我应该去哪个登机口？

    B: Please go to Gate A10 on the second floor.

    B: 请到二楼 A10 登机口。

    💡 Tip:

    Ask staff for gate directions after security inspection.

    ✈ Is this the correct flight?

    Chinese: 是这个航班吗？

    Pinyin: shì zhège hángbān ma?

    English: Is this the correct flight?

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    💬 Example:

    A: Excuse me, is this the correct flight to Shanghai?

    A: 请问，这是飞往上海的航班吗？

    B: Yes, this flight is heading to Shanghai Pudong Airport.

    B: 没错，本航班飞往上海浦东机场。

    💡 Tip:

    Double-check with staff before lining up for boarding to avoid taking the wrong flight.

    Final Advice

    Always arrive early and double-check your flight information on airport screens.

    If anything is unclear, do not hesitate to ask airport staff using simple Chinese phrases or written text.

  • Airport Help Chinese

    Airports in China are generally well organized, and staff are usually helpful to international travelers.

    However, if you face any difficulty, knowing a few simple Chinese phrases can help you solve problems quickly and reduce stress.

    ✈ Excuse me.

    Chinese: 打扰一下。

    Pinyin: dǎrǎo yīxià.

    English: Excuse me.

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    💬 Example:

    A: Excuse me. Where is the information desk?

    A: 打扰一下，咨询台在哪里？

    B: It’s straight ahead on your right.

    B: 直走，右手边就是。

    💡 Tip:

    Polite opening sentence to get the attention of airport, hotel or service staff before asking questions.

    ✈ Can you help me?

    Chinese: 你能帮帮我吗？

    Pinyin: nǐ néng bāngbang wǒ ma?

    English: Can you help me?

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    💬 Example:

    A: Can you help me? I lost my boarding pass.

    A: 你能帮帮我吗？我的登机牌弄丢了。

    B: Don’t worry, follow me to reprint it.

    B: 别着急，跟我去重新打印。

    💡 Tip:

    Universal sentence for all emergencies or confusing situations when you need staff assistance.

    ✈ I am lost.

    Chinese: 我迷路了。

    Pinyin: wǒ mílù le.

    English: I am lost.

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    💬 Example:

    A: I am lost, I can’t find Gate 22.

    A: 我迷路了，找不到 22 号登机口。

    B: Come with me, I will show you the way.

    B: 跟我来，我带你过去。

    💡 Tip:

    Say this when you cannot find your destination inside the airport or hotel building.

    ✈ Where is the restroom?

    Chinese: 洗手间在哪里？

    Pinyin: xǐshǒujiān zài nǎlǐ?

    English: Where is the restroom?

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    💬 Example:

    A: Excuse me, where is the restroom near Gate 8?

    A: 请问 8 号登机口附近的洗手间在哪里？

    B: Turn left at the end of this corridor.

    B: 这条走廊尽头左转。

    💡 Tip:

    Use anytime you need to find public toilets in airports, hotels or shopping areas.

    ✈ Where is the information desk?

    Chinese: 咨询台在哪里？

    Pinyin: zīxún tái zài nǎlǐ?

    English: Where is the information desk?

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    💬 Example:

    A: Where is the information desk for foreign visitors?

    A: 外国人咨询台在哪里？

    B: It’s right beside the security exit.

    B: 就在安检出口旁边。

    💡 Tip:

    Ask this to find the service counter that answers all kinds of passenger questions.

    ✈ I do not understand.

    Chinese: 我听不懂。

    Pinyin: wǒ tīng bù dǒng.

    English: I do not understand.

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    💬 Example:

    A: Sorry, I do not understand what you said.

    A: 不好意思，我听不懂您说的话。

    B: I will speak slowly and use simple words.

    B: 我会说慢一点，用简单的词语。

    💡 Tip:

    Tell staff this sentence when you cannot catch their fast Mandarin explanations.

    Final Advice

    Stay calm if you face any problems at the airport.

    Simple communication, pointing, or showing text is usually enough to solve most issues in Chinese airports.

  • Airport Customs Chinese

    Customs inspection is a standard procedure at all international airports in China.

    While many officers may speak some English, using simple Chinese phrases can help make the process smoother and faster.

    ✈ I am here for tourism.

    Chinese: 我来旅游。

    Pinyin: wǒ lái lǚyóu.

    English: I am here for tourism.

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    💬 Example:

    A: What’s your purpose for coming to China?

    A: 您来中国的目的是什么？

    B: I am here for tourism.

    B: 我来旅游。

    💡 Tip:

    This is the most common answer for foreign tourists when immigration officers ask about your travel purpose.

    ✈ I am staying at a hotel.

    Chinese: 我住在酒店。

    Pinyin: wǒ zhù zài jiǔdiàn.

    English: I am staying at a hotel.

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    💬 Example:

    A: Where will you stay during your trip?

    A: 旅行期间您住在哪里？

    B: I am staying at a hotel downtown.

    B: 我住在市中心的酒店。

    💡 Tip:

    Answer border inspection staff with this sentence when they ask about your accommodation arrangement.

    ✈ I have a return ticket.

    Chinese: 我有返程机票。

    Pinyin: wǒ yǒu fǎncéng jīpiào.

    English: I have a return ticket.

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    💬 Example:

    A: Do you have proof of your departure from China?

    A: 您有离开中国的凭证吗？

    B: I have a return ticket.

    B: 我有返程机票。

    💡 Tip:

    Tell customs officers this sentence to prove you will leave China before your visa expires.

    ✈ I have nothing to declare.

    Chinese: 我没有需要申报的物品。

    Pinyin: wǒ méiyǒu xūyào shēnbào de wùpǐn.

    English: I have nothing to declare.

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    💬 Example:

    A: Do you have any goods to declare?

    A: 您有需要申报的物品吗？

    B: I have nothing to declare.

    B: 我没有需要申报的物品。

    💡 Tip:

    Say this to customs staff if you carry no taxable, restricted or prohibited items.

    ✈ Where should I queue?

    Chinese: 我应该排哪边的队伍？

    Pinyin: wǒ yīnggāi pái nǎ biān de duìwǔ?

    English: Where should I queue?

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    💬 Example:

    A: Excuse me, where should I queue for foreign passport holders?

    A: 请问，外国人应该排哪边的队伍？

    B: Please line up at the foreign visitor channel on the left.

    B: 请在左边外国人通道排队。

    💡 Tip:

    Use this sentence at immigration to ask which line is for foreign travelers.

    ✈ Can you speak English?

    Chinese: 你会说英语吗？

    Pinyin: nǐ huì shuō yīngyǔ ma?

    English: Can you speak English?

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    💬 Example:

    A: Can you speak English? My Chinese is very poor.

    A: 你会说英语吗？我的中文不太好。

    B: Yes, I can speak simple English to help you.

    B: 我会一点简单英语，可以帮您。

    💡 Tip:

    Speak this first when you cannot express your needs clearly in Mandarin to airport staff.

    Final Advice

    Always prepare your passport, visa, and travel documents before reaching customs.

    Clear communication and honesty will help you pass customs quickly and without issues.

  • Airport Luggage Chinese

    Luggage check-in is an important step when flying from airports in China.

    You may need to communicate with staff about baggage weight, size limits, or checked vs carry-on luggage.

    This guide gives you simple and practical Chinese phrases to handle all luggage-related situations easily.

    ✈ Where is baggage claim?

    Chinese: 行李提取处在哪里？

    Pinyin: xínglǐ tíqǔ chù zài nǎlǐ?

    English: Where is baggage claim?

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    💬 Example:

    A: Excuse me, where is baggage claim?

    A: 请问，行李提取处在哪里？

    B: Go downstairs and follow the baggage signs.

    B: 下楼跟着行李标识走就到了。

    💡 Tip:

    Use this sentence after customs to ask staff the direction to pick up your checked suitcases.

    ✈ I cannot find my luggage.

    Chinese: 我找不到我的行李。

    Pinyin: wǒ zhǎo bù dào wǒ de xínglǐ.

    English: I cannot find my luggage.

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    💬 Example:

    A: I cannot find my luggage on the conveyor belt.

    A: 传送带上我找不到我的行李。

    B: Come with me to the lost luggage desk.

    B: 跟我来失物行李柜台。

    💡 Tip:

    Say this when you finish waiting at the baggage carousel but never see your bags.

    ✈ My luggage is missing.

    Chinese: 我的行李不见了。

    Pinyin: wǒ de xínglǐ bú jiàn le.

    English: My luggage is missing.

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    💬 Example:

    A: My luggage is missing, what should I do?

    A: 我的行李不见了，我该怎么办？

    B: We will register your information to track it.

    B: 我们登记您的信息帮忙查找。

    💡 Tip:

    Standard sentence to report lost luggage to airport service staff.

    ✈ This is not my suitcase.

    Chinese: 这个行李箱不是我的。

    Pinyin: zhège xínglǐxiāng bú shì wǒ de.

    English: This is not my suitcase.

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    💬 Example:

    A: This is not my suitcase, the tag is different.

    A: 这个行李箱不是我的，行李牌不一样。

    B: Put it back on the belt and wait for yours.

    B: 放回传送带上，再等您的行李。

    💡 Tip:

    Speak this if you accidentally pick up another passenger’s similar luggage.

    ✈ Where can I report lost baggage?

    Chinese: 哪里可以申报遗失行李？

    Pinyin: nǎlǐ kěyǐ shēnbào yíshī xínglǐ?

    English: Where can I report lost baggage?

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    💬 Example:

    A: Where can I report lost baggage?

    A: 请问哪里可以申报遗失行李？

    B: The service counter at the exit of baggage claim.

    B: 行李提取出口的服务柜台。

    💡 Tip:

    Ask this to locate the official desk for filling out lost luggage forms.

    ✈ Can you help me find my luggage?

    Chinese: 你能帮我找一下行李吗？

    Pinyin: nǐ néng bāng wǒ zhǎo yíxià xínglǐ ma?

    English: Can you help me find my luggage?

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    💬 Example:

    A: Can you help me find my luggage? It has a blue sticker.

    A: 你能帮我找一下行李吗？箱子上有蓝色贴纸。

    B: Sure, please show me your baggage tag.

    B: 可以，请出示您的行李托运牌。

    💡 Tip:

    Use this to request airport staff to assist you with searching for missing luggage.

    🧳 Final Advice

    Always check your luggage weight and size before arriving at the airport to avoid extra fees.

    If you are unsure, asking staff using simple Chinese phrases or showing text is usually enough to solve most problems.

  • Airport Check-in Chinese

    Airport check-in is the first step of your journey in China.

    Even though many airports have English signs, staff communication is often faster and easier with simple Chinese phrases.

    This guide helps you handle check-in, baggage drop, and boarding procedures smoothly.

    ✈ I have a reservation.

    Chinese: 我有预订。

    Pinyin: wǒ yǒu yùdìng.

    English: I have a reservation.

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    💬 Example:

    A: I have a reservation.

    A: 我有预订。

    B: Please show me your ID or passport.

    B: 请出示您的证件或者护照。

    💡 Tip:

    Say this at the hotel front desk first if you booked a room online in advance.

    ✈ I would like to check in.

    Chinese: 我想要办理入住。

    Pinyin: wǒ xiǎng yào bànlǐ rùzhù.

    English: I would like to check in.

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    💬 Example:

    A: I would like to check in.

    A: 我想要办理入住。

    B: Okay, please hand me your passport.

    B: 好的，请把您的护照给我。

    💡 Tip:

    Use this sentence when you arrive at the hotel front desk to start the registration process.

    ✈ Where is the check-in counter?

    Chinese: 值机柜台在哪里？

    Pinyin: zhíjī guìtái zài nǎlǐ?

    English: Where is the check-in counter?

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    💬 Example:

    A: Excuse me, where is the check-in counter?

    A: 请问，值机柜台在哪里？

    B: It is over there, next to Gate 5.

    B: 就在那边，5 号登机口旁边。

    💡 Tip:

    You can show this sentence to airport staff if you don’t know how to pronounce it.

    ✈ Here is my passport.

    Chinese: 这是我的护照。

    Pinyin: zhè shì wǒ de hùzhào.

    English: Here is my passport.

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    💬 Example:

    A: Here is my passport.

    A: 这是我的护照。

    B: Thank you, I will complete registration for you.

    B: 谢谢，我为您办理登记。

    💡 Tip:

    Foreign visitors must provide passports for hotel check-in and airport immigration inspection.

    ✈ Which gate should I go to?

    Chinese: 我应该去哪个登机口？

    Pinyin: wǒ yīnggāi qù nǎ gè dēngjī kǒu?

    English: Which gate should I go to?

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    💬 Example:

    A: Excuse me, which gate should I go to for flight MU123?

    A: 请问 MU123 航班我应该去哪个登机口？

    B: Your boarding gate is Gate 18, on the second floor.

    B: 您的登机口是 18 号，在二楼。

    💡 Tip:

    Ask airport staff this question after security when you cannot find your boarding gate.

    ✈ What time does boarding start?

    Chinese: 几点开始登机？

    Pinyin: jǐ diǎn kāishǐ dēngjī?

    English: What time does boarding start?

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    💬 Example:

    A: What time does boarding start for this flight?

    A: 这个航班几点开始登机？

    B: Boarding starts forty minutes before takeoff.

    B: 起飞前四十分钟开始登机。

    💡 Tip:

    Use this sentence to confirm boarding time so you won’t miss your flight.

    Final Advice

    Airport check-in in China is efficient and well organized.

    Even with limited Chinese, you can complete the process easily by using written phrases or translation apps.

    Always prepare your passport and flight details in advance to make the process smoother.

  • Airport Chinese Phrases

    Traveling through a Chinese airport can feel overwhelming if you don’t speak the language.

    Whether you are checking in, passing through immigration, collecting your luggage, or looking for your boarding gate, knowing a few basic Chinese phrases can make your trip much easier.

    This guide is designed specifically for travelers visiting China. Each section focuses on a real airport situation and includes practical Chinese phrases, English translations, pinyin, and audio pronunciation.

    Choose a topic below and start learning the phrases you are most likely to use during your journey.

    Airport Topics

    ✈ Airport Check-in Chinese

    Useful phrases for checking in, showing your passport, and finding your boarding gate.

    👉 Learn Airport Check-in Chinese

    🧳 Airport Luggage Chinese

    Useful phrases for baggage claim, missing luggage, and luggage assistance.

    👉 Learn Airport Luggage Chinese

    🛂 Airport Customs Chinese

    Useful phrases for customs and immigration procedures in China.

    👉 Learn Airport Customs Chinese

    ❓ Airport Help Chinese

    Useful phrases for asking questions and getting help inside the airport.

    👉 Learn Airport Help Chinese

    🛫 Airport Flight Information Chinese

    Useful phrases for flight delays, gate changes, and departure information.

    👉 Learn Airport Flight Information Chinese

    Why Learn Airport Chinese?

    Many airport staff in major Chinese cities can speak some English, but not always.

    Learning a few essential Chinese phrases can help you:

    • Find your check-in counter faster
    • Ask for help when needed
    • Handle luggage problems
    • Understand airport announcements
    • Feel more confident while traveling

    Even if your pronunciation is not perfect, showing the Chinese characters on your phone can often help you communicate successfully.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Do airport staff in China speak English?

    Some staff at major international airports speak English, but this is not guaranteed, especially during busy travel periods.

    Should I learn Chinese before visiting China?

    You do not need to be fluent, but learning a few essential travel phrases can make your trip smoother and less stressful.

    Can I show Chinese phrases on my phone?

    Yes. Many travelers simply show the Chinese characters on their phone screen when asking for help.