How to say "Is this hand luggage?" in Chinese

这是手提行李吗?

zhè shì shǒutí xíngli ma?

Is this hand luggage?

Grammar and structure

The sentence uses 这 (this), 是 (is), 手提行李 (hand luggage), and the question particle 吗 (ma) at the end, turning a statement into a yes/no question.

When to use it

Use this at the airport when checking in or going through security to confirm if an item qualifies as carry-on. It's polite and direct. Don't use it for checked baggage; instead, say 这是托运行李吗? (Is this checked luggage?).

Frequently asked questions

How do you say “Is this hand luggage?” in Chinese?

“Is this hand luggage?” in Chinese is 这是手提行李吗? (zhè shì shǒutí xíngli ma?).

How do you pronounce 这是手提行李吗??

这是手提行李吗? is pronounced zhè shì shǒutí xíngli ma?.

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