English–Chinese
“show the way” in Chinese
How to say “show the way” in Chinese
“Show the way” in Chinese is 带路 (dài lù).
Practical guidance in which one person helps another travel along an unfamiliar route.
Example sentences with 带路
陌生的巷子里，邻居帮我带路。mò shēng de xiàng zi lǐ lín jū bāng wǒ dài lù
In an unfamiliar alley, my neighbor helped me by showing me the way.
Tips for using 带路
- This neutral everyday verb suits friends, coworkers, staff, and strangers, while politeness comes from the surrounding request or thanks rather than from the verb itself.
Other Chinese words for “show the way”
我们问路人，他给我们指路。wǒ men wèn lù rén tā gěi wǒ men zhǐ lù
We asked a passerby for directions, and he showed us the way.