2049 Chinese

The 20K Word Road to
Mandarin Proficiency

Chapter 2.1: Pre-Departure Preparations

– Basic Level –

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The Situation

Two girls from New York were chatting in the crowded line in front of the Chinese Embassy.

“I can’t wait to see the 长城 (Great Wall, Chángchéng)!” exclaimed the first girl.

“I’m looking forward to trying all the 美食 (delicacies, měishí),” said the second.

“Did you download the 翻译 (translation: fānyì) app?”

“Yes, and I’ve been practicing 基本 (basic, jīběn) 问候 (greetings, wènhòu).”

“Same here! Also, we should check the 天气 (weather, tiānqì) in 北京 (Beijing, Běijīng) before we go.”

“Definitely! I hope we get our 签证 (visa, qiānzhèng) today!”


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The Sentences

护照
请带好你的护照。
Qǐng dàihǎo nǐ de hùzhào.
Please bring your passport.
签证
我已经申请了中国签证。
Wǒ yǐjīng shēnqǐngle zhōngguó qiānzhèng.
I’ve applied for a Chinese visa.
行李
请检查你的行李。
Qǐng jiǎnchá nǐ de xínglǐ.
Please check your luggage.
机票
我已经购买了机票。
Wǒ yǐjīng gòumǎile jīpiào.
I’ve purchased the air ticket.
旅行
我们明天开始旅行。
Wǒmen míngtiān kāishǐ lǚxíng.
We start traveling tomorrow.
打包
我正在打包行李。
Wǒ zhèngzài dǎbāo xínglǐ.
I am packing my luggage.
地图
这个地图上标注了很多当地有名的景点。
Zhège dìtú shàng biāozhùle hěnduō dāngdì yǒumíng de jǐngdiǎn.
This map is labeled with many famous local attractions.
计划
我们制定了详细的旅行计划。
Wǒmen zhìdìngle xiángxì de lǚxíng jìhuà.
We made a detailed travel plan.
预订
我预订了酒店房间。
Wǒ yùdìngle jiǔdiàn fángjiān.
I booked the hotel room.
货币
我需要兑换一些当地货币。
Wǒ xūyào duìhuàn yìxiē dāngdì huòbì.
I need to exchange some local currency.
兑换
在机场可以兑换人民币。
Zài jīchǎng kěyǐ duìhuàn rénmínbì.
You can exchange RMB at the airport.
保险
保险可以在面对风险时提供经济上的保障。
Bǎoxiǎn kěyǐ zài miàn duì fēngxiǎn shí tígōng jīngjì shàng de bǎozhàng.
Insurance can provide financial protection when facing risks.
行程
为了看更多的风景,我们的行程很紧凑。
Wèile kàn gèng duō de fēngjǐng, wǒmen de xíngchéng hěn jǐncòu.
We had a tight itinerary in order to see more sights.
住宿
我们在北京有住宿预订。
Wǒmen zài běijīng yǒu zhùsù yùdìng.
We have accommodation booked in Beijing.
确认
请确认航班时间。
Qǐng quèrèn hángbān shíjiān.
Please check the flight time.
清单
我列出了一个旅行清单。
Wǒ liè chūle yígè lǚxíng qīngdān.
I made a travel checklist.
疫苗
出行前请接种疫苗。
Chūxíng qián qǐng jiēzhòng yìmiáo.
Please get vaccinated before traveling.
药品
带上常用药品以备不时之需。
Dài shàng chángyòng yàopǐn yǐ bèi bùshí zhī xū.
Bring common medicines in case of emergency.
衣服
根据天气带上适合的衣服。
Gēnjù tiānqì dài shàng shìhé de yīfú.
Bring suitable clothes according to the weather.
护照复印件
携带护照复印件以防万一。
Xiédài hùzhào fùyìn jiàn yǐ fáng wàn yī.
Bring a copy of your passport just in case.
紧急联络
旅行前要确保记下紧急联络人的信息。
Lǚxíng qián yào quèbǎo jì xià jǐnjí liánluò rén de xìnxī.
Make sure you write down emergency contact information before traveling.
旅行保险
我购买了旅行保险。
Wǒ gòumǎile lǚxíng bǎoxiǎn.
I purchased travel insurance.
行李标签
这款智能行李标签可以在手机上查看行李的实时位置。
Zhè kuǎn zhìnéng xínglǐ biāoqiān kěyǐ zài shǒujī shàng chákàn xínglǐ de shíshí wèizhì.
This smart luggage tag allows you to check the real-time location of your luggage on your phone.
行李限重
请注意行李限重规定。
Qǐng zhùyì xínglǐ xiànzhòng guīdìng.
Please be aware of the baggage weight limits.

 

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The Words

护照
hùzhào
passport
签证
qiānzhèng
visa
行李
xíngli
luggage
机票
jīpiào
air ticket
旅行
lǚxíng
travel
打包
dǎbāo
pack
地图
dìtú
map
计划
jìhuà
plan
预订
yùdìng
reserve
货币
huòbì
currency
兑换
duìhuàn
exchange
保险
bǎoxiǎn
insurance
行程
xíngchéng
itinerary
住宿
zhùsù
accommodation
确认
quèrèn
confirm
清单
qīngdān
checklist
疫苗
yìmiáo
vaccine
药品
yàopǐn
medication
衣服
yīfu
clothes
护照复印件
hùzhào fùyìn jiàn
passport copy
紧急联络
jǐnjí liánluò
emergency contact
旅行保险
lǚxíng bǎoxiǎn
travel insurance
行李标签
xínglǐ biāoqiān
luggage tag
行李限重
xínglǐ xiàn zhòng
luggage weight limit

 

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