English–Chinese
“ask for directions” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinwèn lù
Example
我在街上向陌生人问路。wǒ zài jiē shàng xiàng mò shēng rén wèn lù
I ask a stranger for directions on the street.
How to say “ask for directions” in Chinese
“Ask for directions” in Chinese is 问路 (wèn lù).
Seeking a path to a place by asking another person.
Example sentences with 问路
下车后我向路人问路。xià chē hòu wǒ xiàng lù rén wèn lù
After getting off, I asked a passerby for directions.
Tips for using 问路
- In Chinese, 请问 (qǐngwèn, "excuse me") is a natural polite opener before naming a destination and asking how to get there.