Chinese phrase
哪边是北？ nǎ biān shì běi
Meaning
Which way is north?
When to use it
Asks which way is north. This simple, neutral question is used when checking direction or getting help with orientation.
Example dialogue
请问，哪边是北？ qǐng wèn nǎ biān shì běi
Excuse me, which way is north?
往前走，左边就是北。 wǎng qián zǒu zuǒ biān jiù shì běi
Go straight ahead, and north is on the left.