Chinese phrase
怎么〜这里？ zěn me 〜 zhè lǐ
Meaning
How do I ___ here?
When to use it
This phrase asks how to reach a particular place. It is commonly used when asking for directions, often after a polite opening.
Example dialogue
请问，怎么去这里？ qǐng wèn zěn me qù zhè lǐ
Excuse me, how do I get here?
你可以坐公交车，大约二十分钟，打车十分钟。 nǐ ké yǐ zuò gōng jiāo chē dà yuē èr shí fēn zhōng dǎ chē shí fēn zhōng
You can take the bus, which takes about 20 minutes, or a taxi, which takes 10 minutes.