Discussing transport options from the airport to accommodation, like taxis, airport shuttles, buses, or trains. Phrases for asking directions, buying tickets, and handling luggage.
A. Basic Level
After a journey via 地铁 (subway, dìtiě), two young women arrived at a modest Beijing hotel, dragging their 行李 (luggage, xínglǐ) behind them.
“We need to check in. Do you have our 预订 (reservation, yùdìng) details?” asked one, approaching the reception.
Her friend nodded, searching her phone. “I’ll 确认信息 (confirm the information, quèrèn xìnxī) now.”
“Let’s also ask about 地图 (maps, dìtú) and 交通指南 (transport guides, jiāotōng zhǐnán) for tomorrow,” suggested the first.
“Good idea,” agreed her friend. “And we should download a 导航应用 (navigation app, dǎoháng yìngyòng) for easier exploring.”
Photorealistic and funny drawing of two young women from Naples, Italy, at a modest Beijing hotel They’ve just arrived via subway, dragging their luggage behind them. Their Neapolitan flair is subtly hinted at in their style and gestures, and the scene is full of exaggerated expressions and amusing interactions, capturing their travel excitement and slight confusion.
Words
| 出租车 | chūzūchē | taxi |
| 机场巴士 | jīchǎng bāshì | airport bus |
| 火车 | huǒchē | train |
| 地铁 | dìtiě | subway |
| 行李 | xínglǐ | luggage |
| 票 | piào | ticket |
| 方向 | fāngxiàng | direction |
| 站 | zhàn | station |
| 地图 | dìtú | map |
| 时间表 | shíjiānbiǎo | timetable |
| 询问 | xúnwèn | ask |
| 购票 | gòupiào | buy a ticket |
| 行李车 | xínglǐ chē | luggage cart |
| 导航 | dǎoháng | navigate |
| 安全带 | ānquándài | seat belt |
| 预订 | yùdìng | reserve |
| 到达 | dàodá | arrive |
| 出发 | chūfā | depart |
| 接送 | jiēsòng | pick-up and drop-off |
| 路线 | lùxiàn | route |
Sentences
| 出租车 | 我在机场外乘了出租车。 | Wǒ zài jīchǎng wài chéngle chūzū chē. | I took a cab outside the airport. |
| 机场巴士 | 机场巴士直达市中心。 | Jīchǎng bāshì zhídá shì zhōngxīn. | The airport bus goes directly to the city center. |
| 火车 | 从机场到市区可以乘火车。 | Cóng jīchǎng dào shì qū kěyǐ chéng huǒchē. | You can take a train from the airport to the city center. |
| 地铁 | 地铁是经济快捷的交通方式。 | Dìtiě shì jīngjì kuàijié de jiāotōng fāngshì. | The subway is an economical and fast way to get around. |
| 行李 | 请帮我搬运行李。 | Qǐng bāng wǒ bānyùn xínglǐ. | Please help me carry my luggage. |
| 票 | 我买了一张去市中心的票。 | Wǒ mǎile yī zhāng qù shì zhōngxīn de piào. | I bought a ticket to the city center. |
| 方向 | 请问去火车站的方向？ | Qǐngwèn qù huǒchē zhàn de fāngxiàng? | May I ask the direction to the train station? |
| 站 | 我们的下一站是市政府。 | Wǒmen de xià yí zhàn shì shì zhèngfǔ. | Our next stop is the city hall. |
| 地图 | 使用地图找到你的酒店。 | Shǐyòng dìtú zhǎodào nǐ de jiǔdiàn. | Use the map to find your hotel. |
| 时间表 | 请查看火车的时间表。 | Qǐng chákàn huǒchē de shíjiān biǎo. | Please check the train schedule. |
| 询问 | 在信息台询问路线。 | Zài xìnxī tái xúnwèn lùxiàn. | Ask for directions at the information desk. |
| 购票 | 我在自动售票机上购票。 | Wǒ zài zìdòng shòupiào jīshàng gòu piào. | I purchased my ticket at a vending machine. |
| 行李车 | 机场提供免费行李车。 | Jīchǎng tígōng miǎnfèi xínglǐ chē. | The airport offers free luggage trolleys. |
| 导航 | 我用手机导航到酒店。 | Wǒ yòng shǒujī dǎoháng dào jiǔdiàn. | I use my cell phone to navigate to my hotel. |
| 安全带 | 乘车时请系好安全带。 | Chéng chē shí qǐng xì hǎo ānquán dài. | Please fasten your seatbelt when traveling by car. |
| 预订 | 我预订了酒店的接送服务。 | Wǒ yùdìngle jiǔdiàn de jiēsòng fúwù. | I book a transfer from the hotel. |
| 到达 | 我们已经到达目的地。 | Wǒmen yǐjīng dàodá mùdì de. | We have arrived at our destination. |
| 出发 | 我们准备出发去酒店。 | Wǒmen zhǔnbèi chūfā qù jiǔdiàn. | We are ready to leave for the hotel. |
| 接送 | 酒店提供机场接送服务。 | Jiǔdiàn tígōng jīchǎng jiēsòng fúwù. | The hotel offers an airport transfer service. |
| 路线 | 请告诉我到酒店的路线。 | Qǐng gàosù wǒ dào jiǔdiàn de lùxiàn. | Please tell me the route to the hotel. |
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