Chinese phrase
在附近吗？ zài fù jìn ma
Meaning
Is it nearby?
When to use it
Asks whether something is close by. It is a simple, neutral question used to ask about the distance to a place.
Example dialogue
请问，卫生间 在附近吗？ qǐng wèn wèi shēng jiān zài fù jìn ma
Excuse me, is the restroom nearby?
在楼下，往左走就到了。 zài lóu xià wǎng zuǒ zǒu jiù dào le
It's downstairs, and you'll get there quickly if you go left.