我要值机。
wǒ yào zhíjī
I need to check in for a flight
How to ask if someone has luggage to check in Chinese
你有托运行李吗？
nǐ yǒu tuōyùn xíngli ma?
Do you have luggage to check in?
Character breakdown
Grammar and structure
This is a yes/no question formed with '吗' at the end. '你' means 'you', '有' means 'have', '托运行李' means 'checked luggage', and '吗' turns it into a question.
Variations and politeness
您有托运行李吗？
nín yǒu tuōyùn xíngli ma?
Do you have luggage to check in? (polite) — More polite form using 您.
你有行李吗？
nǐ yǒu xíngli ma?
Do you have luggage? — Shorter, without specifying checked luggage.
Mini dialogue
A
你好，请问你有托运行李吗？
nǐ hǎo, qǐngwèn nǐ yǒu tuōyùn xíngli ma?
Hello, may I ask, do you have luggage to check in?
B
有的，我有两个行李箱。
yǒu de, wǒ yǒu liǎng gè xínglǐ xiāng.
Yes, I have two suitcases.
When to use it
Appropriate
- At an airport check-in counter when airline staff ask about checked baggage.
- When you want to confirm if someone has luggage that needs to be checked in.
- In a formal or polite context, such as speaking to a customer or stranger.
Avoid when
- When asking about carry-on luggage only; use 随身行李 (suíshēn xíngli) instead.
- In casual conversation with friends; the phrase may sound too formal or specific.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say 'Do you have luggage to check in?' in Chinese?
You say '你有托运行李吗？' (nǐ yǒu tuōyùn xíngli ma?).
How do you pronounce '你有托运行李吗？'?
It is pronounced 'nǐ yǒu tuōyùn xíngli ma?' with the question particle 'ma' at the end.
When do you use '你有托运行李吗？'?
Use it at the airport when asking if someone has luggage to check in, especially in formal situations.
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