TalkChinese AIGetting around
Find the right subway line without second-guessing.
Subway signs are often bilingual, but a quick question can save you a wrong turn when you need the line, transfer, or exit.
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Words to use when this really happens
Ask for the line
请问，二号线在哪儿？(qǐng wèn, èr hào xiàn zài nǎr?) means “Where is Line 2?”
Ask about a transfer
要换乘吗？(yào huàn chéng ma?) means “Do I need to transfer?”
Find the exit
哪个出口近？(nǎ ge chū kǒu jìn?) means “Which exit is closer?”
Turn phrases into replies
Practice the getting around moment before you are in it.
In TalkChinese AI, you respond out loud, hear a natural follow-up, and try again. That is how a phrase becomes something you can actually say.
- Practice this turnAsk for the line
- Practice this turnAsk about a transfer
- Practice this turnFind the exit
请再说一遍
qǐng zài shuō yí biàn — “Please say that again.” One reliable sentence gives you room to listen, think, and keep going.
Questions people ask
What does 换乘 mean?
换乘 means to transfer between subway lines or other transport.
Can I use an app for subway directions?
Yes. A map app is useful; these phrases help when you need confirmation from a person.
Ready to say it, not just read it?
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