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Chapter 2.3: Arrival in China

– Basic Level –

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The Situation

As the two couples entered the futuristic Beijing airport, their eyes widened in awe.

“Let’s go to 入境 (immigration, rùjìng) with our 护照 (passports, hùzhào) and 签证 (visas, qiānzhèng),” one of the men suggested.

“Yes, and we need to find 行李领取 (baggage claim, xínglǐ lǐngqǔ),” his partner added, scanning the signs.

The other couple was at the 信息中心 (information center, xìnxī zhōngxīn), collecting 旅游信息 (tourist information, lǚyóu xìnxī).

“Let’s get a SIM卡 (SIM card, SIM kǎ) for our phones,” one of them said. “And maybe ask for 方向 (directions, fāngxiàng) to our 酒店 (hotel, jiǔdiàn).”


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The Sentences

入境
我们在机场完成了入境手续。
Wǒmen zài jīchǎng wánchéngle rùjìng shǒuxù.
We complete the immigration formalities at the airport.
护照
请出示您的护照和签证。
Qǐng chūshì nín de hùzhào hé qiānzhèng.
Please show your passport and visa.
签证
我的中国签证有效期为一年。
Wǒ de zhōngguó qiānzhèng yǒuxiàoqí wéi yī nián.
My Chinese visa is valid for one year.
海关
所有旅客必须通过海关检查。
Suǒyǒu lǚkè bìxū tōngguò hǎiguān jiǎnchá.
All travelers must go through customs.
行李领取
通过指示牌我们找到了行李领取区。
Tōngguò zhǐshì pái wǒmen zhǎodàole xínglǐ lǐngqǔ qū.
Through the signage we found the baggage claim area.
货币兑换
机场内有货币兑换服务。
Jīchǎng nèi yǒu huòbì duìhuàn fúwù.
Currency exchange service is available at the airport.
问询
如有问题,可向问询处求助。
Rú yǒu wèntí, kě xiàng wèn xún chù qiúzhù.
If you have any problems, you can ask for help at the information desk.
方向
请告诉我去市中心的方向。
Qǐng gàosù wǒ qù shì zhōngxīn de fāngxiàng.
Please give me directions to the city center.
出租车
机场外有出租车服务。
Jīchǎng wài yǒu chūzū chē fúwù.
Cab service is available outside the airport.
公交车
从机场乘公交车到市区很方便。
Cóng jīchǎng chéng gōngjiāo chē dào shì qū hěn fāngbiàn.
It is easy to take a bus from the airport to the city center.
地铁
乘地铁是游览城市的快速方式。
Chéng dìtiě shì yóulǎn chéngshì de kuàisù fāngshì.
Taking the subway is a quick way to see the city.
酒店
我在市中心预订了酒店。
Wǒ zài shì zhōngxīn yùdìngle jiǔdiàn.
I have booked a hotel in the city center.
市中心
市中心有许多旅游景点。
Shì zhōngxīn yǒu xǔduō lǚyóu jǐngdiǎn.
There are many tourist attractions in the city center.
地图
您可以使用地图来找到您的目的地。
Nín kěyǐ shǐyòng dìtú lái zhǎodào nín de mùdì dì.
You can use the map to find your destination.
行李车
您可以使用行李车搬运您的行李。
Nín kěyǐ shǐyòng xínglǐ chē bānyùn nín de xínglǐ.
You can use a luggage trolley to carry your luggage.
旅游信息
旅游信息中心提供各种旅行建议。
Lǚyóu xìnxī zhōngxīn tígōng gè zhǒng lǚxíng jiànyì.
The tourist information center offers various travel advice.
Wi-Fi
大多数酒店提供免费Wi-Fi。
Dà duōshù jiǔdiàn tígōng miǎnfèi Wi-Fi.
Most hotels offer free Wi-Fi.
SIM卡
您可以购买当地的SIM卡使用。
Nín kěyǐ gòumǎi dāngdì de SIM kǎ shǐyòng.
You can buy a local SIM card to use.
旅行社
旅行社可以帮您规划行程。
Lǚxíngshè kěyǐ bāng nín guīhuà xíngchéng.
Travel agents can help you plan your trip.
紧急联系
请记得定期检查你的紧急联系资料。
Qǐng jìdé dìngqí jiǎnchá nǐ de jǐnjí liánxì zīliào.
Please remember to check your emergency contact details regularly.
安全提示
阅读安全提示,确保旅途安全。
Yuèdú ānquán tíshì, quèbǎo lǚtú ānquán.
Read safety tips to ensure a safe trip.
交通指南
交通指南帮助您了解公共交通系统。
Jiāotōng zhǐnán bāngzhù nín liǎojiě gōnggòng jiāotōng xìtǒng.
Transportation guides help you understand the public transportation system.
信息中心
机场的信息中心提供各种旅行帮助。
Jīchǎng de xìnxī zhōngxīn tígōng gè zhǒng lǚxíng bāngzhù.
Information centers at airports offer a variety of travel assistance.

 

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The Words

入境
rùjìng
immigration
护照
hùzhào
passport
签证
qiānzhèng
visa
海关
hǎiguān
customs
行李领取
xínglǐ lǐngqǔ
baggage claim
货币兑换
huòbì duìhuàn
currency exchange
问询
wèn xún
inquiry
方向
fāngxiàng
direction
出租车
chūzū chē
taxi
公交车
gōngjiāo chē
bus
地铁
dìtiě
subway
酒店
jiǔdiàn
hotel
市中心
shì zhōngxīn
city center
地图
dìtú
map
行李车
xínglǐ chē
luggage cart
旅游信息
lǚyóu xìnxī
tourist information
Wi-Fi
wi-fi
Wi-Fi
SIM卡
sim kǎ
SIM card
旅行社
lǚxíngshè
travel agency
紧急联系
jǐnjí liánxì
emergency contact
安全提示
ānquán tíshì
safety tips
交通指南
jiāotōng zhǐnán
transport guide
信息中心
xìnxī zhōngxīn
information center

 

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