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Key airport phrases to use in Mandarin

Experience China: The Definitive Airports and Hotels Guide: Key airport phrases to use in Mandarin
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Here are key airport phrases to use in Mandarin that will help in various airport situations:

  • 登机牌 (dēng jī pái) - boarding pass
  • 登机口 (dēng jī kǒu) - departure gate
  • 行李托运 (xínglǐ tuōyùn) - check in luggage
  • 行李领取处 (xínglǐ lǐngqǔ chù) - luggage claim
  • 办理登机手续 (bànlǐ dēngjī shǒuxù) - check-in
  • 请问，登机口在哪儿？ (Qǐngwèn, dēngjīkǒu zài nǎr?) - Excuse me, where is the boarding gate?
  • 我可以托运行李吗？ (Wǒ kěyǐ tuōyùn xínglǐ ma?) - Can I check my luggage?
  • 我的行李超重了吗？ (Wǒ de xínglǐ chāozhòng le ma?) - Is my luggage overweight?
  • 这是我的护照。 (Zhè shì wǒ de hùzhào.) - This is my passport.
  • 我的航班号是______。 (Wǒ de hángbān hào shì _____.) - My flight number is _____.
  • 请问什么时候开始登机？ (Qǐngwèn shénme shíhòu kāishǐ dēngjī?) - When does boarding start?
  • 我可以选一个靠窗/靠过道的座位吗？ (Wǒ kěyǐ xuǎn yí gè kào chuāng/kào guòdào de zuòwèi ma?) - Can I choose a window/aisle seat?
  • 我想办理登机手续。 (Wǒ xiǎng bànlǐ dēngjī shǒuxù.) - I would like to check in for my flight.
  • 我在哪里可以托运行李？ (Wǒ zài nǎlǐ kěyǐ tuōyùn xínglǐ?) - Where do I drop off my luggage?
  • 我想要靠窗的位子。 (Wǒ xiǎngyào kàochuāng de wèizi.) - I’d like a window seat.
  • 我想要过道旁边的位子。 (Wǒ xiǎngyào guòdào pángbiān de wèizi.) - I’d like an aisle seat.

These common phrases will help travelers manage check-in, boarding, baggage, and seating questions smoothly at Mandarin-speaking airports.

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