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Essential Chinese phrases for taking taxis and rideshares

Navigate China: Transportation and Directions Guide: Essential Chinese phrases for taking taxis and rideshares
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Here are essential Chinese phrases for taking taxis and rideshares:

  • Hailing a taxi:

    • 司机，你好！(Sījī, nǐ hǎo!) — Driver, hello!
    • 停一下，我要搭车。(Tíng yīxià, wǒ yào dā chē.) — Please stop, I want to take a taxi.

  • Giving directions:

    • 请送我去… (Qǐng sòng wǒ qù…) — Please take me to…
    • 这是地址。(Zhè shì dìzhǐ.) — This is the address.
    • 左转 (Zuǒ zhuǎn) — Turn left
    • 右转 (Yòu zhuǎn) — Turn right
    • 直走 (Zhí zǒu) — Go straight

  • Asking about fare and payment:

    • 请问，多少钱？(Qǐngwèn, duōshǎo qián?) — How much is the fare?
    • 打表，好吗？(Dǎ biǎo, hǎo ma?) — Please use the meter, okay?
    • 这是钱。(Zhè shì qián.) — Here is the money.

  • Safety and ride comfort:

    • 请慢点开。(Qǐng màn diǎn kāi.) — Please drive slowly.
    • 前面请停。(Qiánmiàn qǐng tíng.) — Please stop ahead.
    • 可以开空调吗？(Kěyǐ kāi kōngtiáo ma?) — Can you turn on the air conditioning?

  • Common requests and questions during the ride:

    • 还有多远？(Hái yǒu duō yuǎn?) — How much further is it?
    • 走高速吗？(Zǒu gāosù ma?) — Will you take the highway?

  • Useful ride-related phrases:

    • 师傅，请在前面停一下。(Shīfu, qǐng zài qiánmiàn tíng yīxià.) — Driver, please stop ahead.
    • 我迷路了。(Wǒ mílù le.) — I’m lost.
    • 紧急停车！(Jǐnjí tíngchē!) — Emergency stop!
    • 报警！(Bàojǐng!) — Call the police!

  • When ordering via app:

    • 滴滴出行 (Dīdī Chūxíng) — DiDi rideshare app.

Having the destination address written in Chinese characters is recommended for clarity.

These phrases will help communicate effectively with taxi or rideshare drivers in China, ensuring smoother trips and better understanding.

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