English–Chinese
“consulate” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinlǐng shì guǎn
Example
我需要去领事馆取护照。wǒ xū yào qù lǐng shì guǎn qǔ hù zhào
I need to go to the consulate to pick up my passport.
How to say “consulate” in Chinese
“Consulate” in Chinese is 领事馆 (lǐng shì guǎn).
An official overseas office that handles a country's practical services for people and documents.
Example sentences with 领事馆
在国外护照丢失时，应立即联系领事馆。zài guó wài hù zhào diū shī shí yīng lì jí lián xì lǐng shì guǎn
If you lose your passport abroad, you should contact the consulate immediately.
Tips for using 领事馆
- In everyday Chinese, this noun can refer to the organization as well as the premises, so its meaning may cover the staff and services rather than only the building.