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Travel & Transport in Chinese · HSK 5

70 Chinese words and phrases for travel & transport, at HSK 5 level. Each entry shows the word, how to read it, what it means, and a full example sentence with translation.

  1. 出境 chūjìng
    to leave a country; departure (immigration)

    出境前要检查护照。

    Passports are checked before departure.

  2. 入境 rùjìng
    to enter a country; arrival (immigration)

    入境手续很简单。

    The entry procedures are very simple.

  3. 海关 hǎiguān
    customs

    我们正在过海关。

    We're going through customs.

  4. 中转 zhōngzhuǎn
    to transit; layover

    我要在北京中转。

    I have a layover in Beijing.

  5. 直飞 zhífēi
    to fly nonstop; direct flight

    有没有直飞的航班?

    Is there a nonstop flight?

  6. 免税店 miǎnshuìdiàn
    duty-free shop

    免税店的东西便宜吗?

    Are things cheap at the duty-free shop?

  7. 旅程 lǚchéng
    journey; itinerary

    愉快的旅程结束了。

    The delightful journey has come to an end.

  8. 住宿 zhùsù
    accommodation; lodging

    住宿的费用不算贵。

    The cost of accommodation isn't too expensive.

  9. 目的地 mùdìdì
    destination

    我们终于到达了目的地。

    We finally reached our destination.

  10. 行程 xíngchéng
    itinerary; schedule (of a trip)

    这次行程安排得很满。

    The itinerary for this trip is packed.

  11. 延误 yánwù
    to be delayed (formal)

    航班延误了两个小时。

    The flight was delayed by two hours.

  12. 手续 shǒuxù
    procedures; formalities

    办登机手续要多久?

    How long does check-in take?

  13. 办理 bànlǐ
    to handle; to process (formal)

    请到前台办理入住。

    Please check in at the front desk.

  14. 出示 chūshì
    to show; to present (a document)

    请出示您的证件。

    Please show your ID.

  15. 申请 shēnqǐng
    to apply for; application

    我申请了旅游签证。

    I applied for a tourist visa.

  16. 名胜古迹 míngshèng gǔjì
    scenic spots and historical sites

    北京的名胜古迹很多。

    Beijing has many famous sites and monuments.

  17. 风俗 fēngsú
    customs (of a place)

    各地的风俗都不一样。

    Every region has different customs.

  18. 时差 shíchā
    time difference; jet lag

    我的时差还没倒过来。

    I still haven't gotten over my jet lag.

  19. 兑换 duìhuàn
    to exchange (currency)

    我去银行兑换外币。

    I'm going to the bank to exchange foreign currency.

  20. 汇率 huìlǜ
    exchange rate

    今天的汇率是多少?

    What's today's exchange rate?

  21. 保险 bǎoxiǎn
    insurance

    出国最好买旅游保险。

    It's best to buy travel insurance when going abroad.

  22. 紧急 jǐnjí
    urgent; emergency

    遇到紧急情况别慌。

    Don't panic in an emergency.

  23. 丢失 diūshī
    to lose (belongings; formal)

    我的行李丢失了。

    My luggage has been lost.

  24. 登记 dēngjì
    to register; to check in (formally)

    请先在这里登记。

    Please register here first.

  25. 押金 yājīn
    deposit (money)

    退房时会退还押金。

    The deposit is returned at check-out.

  26. 设施 shèshī
    facilities

    酒店的设施很齐全。

    The hotel is fully equipped with facilities.

  27. 舒适 shūshì
    comfortable; cozy (formal)

    房间宽敞又舒适。

    The room is spacious and comfortable.

  28. 豪华 háohuá
    luxurious

    这家豪华酒店很有名。

    This luxury hotel is very famous.

  29. 经济舱 jīngjìcāng
    economy class

    经济舱的座位有点儿挤。

    The seats in economy class are a bit cramped.

  30. 头等舱 tóuděngcāng
    first class (cabin)

    头等舱的服务非常好。

    The service in first class is excellent.

  31. 乘务员 chéngwùyuán
    flight attendant; crew member

    乘务员送来了毛毯。

    The flight attendant brought a blanket.

  32. 广播 guǎngbō
    broadcast; announcement

    机场广播在找一位乘客。

    The airport announcement is paging a passenger.

  33. 航站楼 hángzhànlóu
    airport terminal

    国际航班在二号航站楼。

    International flights are at Terminal 2.

  34. 度假 dùjià
    to go on vacation

    他们每年都出国度假。

    They vacation abroad every year.

  35. 观光 guānguāng
    sightseeing

    我们坐观光巴士游览城市。

    We toured the city on a sightseeing bus.

  36. 沙滩 shātān
    beach; sandy shore

    孩子们在沙滩上玩儿。

    The children are playing on the beach.

  37. 温泉 wēnquán
    hot spring

    冬天泡温泉很舒服。

    Soaking in a hot spring in winter feels great.

  38. 长途 chángtú
    long-distance

    长途旅行让人很累。

    Long-distance travel is exhausting.

  39. 退票 tuìpiào
    to refund a ticket

    请问在哪里可以退票?

    Excuse me, where can I get a ticket refund?

  40. 改签 gǎiqiān
    to rebook; to change (a ticket)

    我想把机票改签到明天。

    I'd like to rebook my flight for tomorrow.

  41. 请出示您的护照和签证。 Qǐng chūshì nín de hùzhào hé qiānzhèng.
    Please present your passport and visa.
  42. 入境的时候需要填这张表。 Rùjìng de shíhou xūyào tián zhè zhāng biǎo.
    You need to fill out this form when entering the country.
  43. 过了海关就可以去取行李了。 Guò le hǎiguān jiù kěyǐ qù qǔ xíngli le.
    Once you're through customs, you can go collect your luggage.
  44. 这趟航班要在香港中转。 Zhè tàng hángbān yào zài Xiānggǎng zhōngzhuǎn.
    This flight has a layover in Hong Kong.
  45. 直飞的机票比中转的贵一些。 Zhífēi de jīpiào bǐ zhōngzhuǎn de guì yìxiē.
    Nonstop tickets are somewhat more expensive than ones with a layover.
  46. 由于天气原因,航班延误了三个小时。 Yóuyú tiānqì yuányīn, hángbān yánwù le sān ge xiǎoshí.
    Due to weather conditions, the flight was delayed three hours.
  47. 出发前请办好所有的出境手续。 Chūfā qián qǐng bànhǎo suǒyǒu de chūjìng shǒuxù.
    Please complete all departure formalities before setting off.
  48. 我在免税店买了两瓶香水。 Wǒ zài miǎnshuìdiàn mǎi le liǎng píng xiāngshuǐ.
    I bought two bottles of perfume at the duty-free shop.
  49. 这次旅程虽然辛苦,却让人难忘。 Zhè cì lǚchéng suīrán xīnkǔ, què ràng rén nánwàng.
    The journey was tiring, yet unforgettable.
  50. 这次旅行的住宿费用由公司承担。 Zhè cì lǚxíng de zhùsù fèiyòng yóu gōngsī chéngdān.
    The accommodation costs for this trip are covered by the company.
  51. 我们预计中午到达目的地。 Wǒmen yùjì zhōngwǔ dàodá mùdìdì.
    We expect to reach our destination at noon.
  52. 详细的行程我已经发到你的邮箱了。 Xiángxì de xíngchéng wǒ yǐjīng fā dào nǐ de yóuxiāng le.
    I've already sent the detailed itinerary to your email.
  53. 出国之前,建议购买旅游保险。 Chūguó zhīqián, jiànyì gòumǎi lǚyóu bǎoxiǎn.
    Before going abroad, it is advisable to purchase travel insurance.
  54. 我需要把美元兑换成人民币。 Wǒ xūyào bǎ měiyuán duìhuàn chéng rénmínbì.
    I need to exchange US dollars for RMB.
  55. 最近汇率变化得比较快。 Zuìjìn huìlǜ biànhuà de bǐjiào kuài.
    The exchange rate has been changing rather quickly lately.
  56. 护照丢失后,请立刻联系大使馆。 Hùzhào diūshī hòu, qǐng lìkè liánxì dàshǐguǎn.
    If your passport is lost, contact the embassy immediately.
  57. 入住时请出示证件并交押金。 Rùzhù shí qǐng chūshì zhèngjiàn bìng jiāo yājīn.
    At check-in, please present your ID and pay a deposit.
  58. 这家酒店设施齐全,服务周到。 Zhè jiā jiǔdiàn shèshī qíquán, fúwù zhōudào.
    This hotel has complete facilities and attentive service.
  59. 头等舱太贵了,我们还是订经济舱吧。 Tóuděngcāng tài guì le, wǒmen háishi dìng jīngjìcāng ba.
    First class is too expensive; let's just book economy.
  60. 乘务员正在为乘客提供饮料。 Chéngwùyuán zhèngzài wèi chéngkè tígōng yǐnliào.
    The flight attendants are serving drinks to the passengers.
  61. 请注意听机场的广播通知。 Qǐng zhùyì tīng jīchǎng de guǎngbō tōngzhī.
    Please pay attention to the airport announcements.
  62. 我们打算去海边度假一个星期。 Wǒmen dǎsuàn qù hǎibiān dùjià yí ge xīngqī.
    We plan to spend a week's vacation at the seaside.
  63. 这座城市保留着许多名胜古迹。 Zhè zuò chéngshì bǎoliú zhe xǔduō míngshèng gǔjì.
    This city preserves many scenic and historical sites.
  64. 旅行让我了解了当地的风俗习惯。 Lǚxíng ràng wǒ liǎojiě le dāngdì de fēngsú xíguàn.
    Traveling helped me understand the local customs.
  65. 遇到紧急情况时,请拨打这个号码。 Yùdào jǐnjí qíngkuàng shí, qǐng bōdǎ zhège hàomǎ.
    In case of emergency, please call this number.
  66. 长途飞行之后,一定要好好休息。 Chángtú fēixíng zhīhòu, yídìng yào hǎohǎo xiūxi.
    After a long flight, you really should rest well.
  67. 因为临时有事,我只好把票退了。 Yīnwèi línshí yǒushì, wǒ zhǐhǎo bǎ piào tuì le.
    Something came up at the last minute, so I had to refund my ticket.
  68. 我把机票改签到了下周五。 Wǒ bǎ jīpiào gǎiqiān dào le xià zhōuwǔ.
    I rebooked my flight for next Friday.
  69. 倒时差倒了好几天,我才恢复过来。 Dǎo shíchā dǎo le hǎojǐ tiān, wǒ cái huīfù guòlái.
    It took me several days to recover from the jet lag.
  70. 无论去哪儿旅行,安全都是最重要的。 Wúlùn qù nǎr lǚxíng, ānquán dōu shì zuì zhòngyào de.
    No matter where you travel, safety always comes first.

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