我要值机。
wǒ yào zhíjī
I need to check in for a flight
How to say "My bag is lost" in Chinese
我的行李丢了。
wǒ de xíngli diū le
My bag is lost
Character breakdown
Grammar and structure
The phrase is: 我的行李 (wǒ de xíngli) means "my luggage/baggage," 丢 (diū) means "to lose," and 了 (le) marks completion. So it means "My luggage has been lost."
Variations and politeness
我的行李不见了。
wǒ de xíngli bùjiàn le
My luggage is missing. — More casual and common in spoken Chinese.
我的行李丢失了。
wǒ de xíngli diūshī le
My luggage has been lost. — More formal and often used in written reports.
Mini dialogue
A
你好，我的行李丢了。
nǐ hǎo, wǒ de xíngli diū le
Hello, my luggage is lost.
B
请您提供您的航班信息。
qǐng nín tígōng nín de hángbān xìnxī
Please provide your flight information.
When to use it
Appropriate
- When your checked bag doesn't arrive at the baggage claim.
- When reporting lost luggage to airport or train station staff.
- When you need to make a formal statement about lost baggage.
Avoid when
- Don't use it for a small handbag or purse; use 包 (bāo) instead.
- Don't use it if you simply misplaced your luggage and found it later; it implies a permanent loss or disappearance.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say 'My luggage is lost' in Chinese?
You say 'wǒ de xíngli diū le' (我的行李丢了). This is the standard way to report lost luggage.
How do you pronounce 'wǒ de xíngli diū le'?
It's pronounced 'wǒ de xíngli diū le', with the third tone on wǒ, neutral tone on de, second tone on xíng, neutral tone on li, first tone on diū, and neutral tone on le.
When do you use 'wǒ de xíngli diū le'?
Use it at an airport or train station when your checked luggage doesn't arrive. It's a formal, clear statement to report the loss.
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