Orienting travelers upon arrival, including immigration processes, baggage claim, currency exchange, and initial interactions in Chinese (e.g., airport inquiries, directions).
A. Basic Level
As the two couples stepped into the futuristic Beijing airport, their eyes widened in awe.
“Let’s head to 入境 (immigration, rùjìng) with our 护照 (passports, hùzhào) and 签证 (visas, qiānzhèng),” suggested one of the men.
“Yes, and we need to find 行李领取 (baggage claim, xínglǐ lǐngqǔ),” added his partner, scanning the signs.
The other couple was at the 信息中心 (information center, xìnxī zhōngxīn), gathering 旅游信息 (tourist information, lǚyóu xìnxī).
“Let’s get a SIM卡 (SIM card, SIM kǎ) for our phones,” said one of them. “And maybe ask about 方向 (directions, fāngxiàng) to our 酒店 (hotel, jiǔdiàn).”
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 | wènxún | inquiry |
| 方向 | fāngxiàng | direction |
| 出租车 | chūzūchē | taxi |
| 公交车 | gōngjiāochē | bus |
| 地铁 | dìtiě | subway |
| 酒店 | jiǔdiàn | hotel |
| 市中心 | shìzhōngxīn | 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 |
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 inspection. |
| 行李领取 | 您可以在传送带领取您的行李。 | Nín kěyǐ zài chuánsòngdài lǐngqǔ nín de xínglǐ. | You can claim your luggage at the conveyor belt. |
| 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 questions, 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 get to the city center by bus from the airport. |
| 地铁 | 地铁是游览城市的快速方式。 | Dìtiě shì yóulǎn chéngshì de kuàisù fāngshì. | The subway is a fast 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 | 使用地图来找到您的目的地。 | Shǐyòng dìtú lái zhǎodào nín de mùdì de. | 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 the 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 | 总是携带紧急联系人信息。 | Zǒng shì xiédài jǐnjí liánxì rén xìnxī. | Always carry emergency contact information. |
| 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 lǚ háng bāngzhù. | Information centers at airports offer a variety of travel assistance. |
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