How to say "Here's my passport" in Chinese

这是我的护照。

zhè shì wǒ de hùzhào

Here's my passport

Character breakdown

Grammar and structure

This is a simple statement: 这 (this) + 是 (is) + 我的 (my) + 护照 (passport). The possessive 的 (de) links 我 (I) to 护照.

Variations and politeness

这是我的身份证。

zhè shì wǒ de shēnfènzhèng

This is my ID card. — Refers to a different document, an identity card.

这是我的旅行证件。

zhè shì wǒ de lǚxíng zhèngjiàn

This is my travel document. — A more general term for any travel document.

我的护照。

wǒ de hùzhào

My passport. — Shorter, without the linking verb.

Mini dialogue

A

请问,您有护照吗?

qǐngwèn, nín yǒu hùzhào ma?

Excuse me, do you have a passport?

B

这是我的护照。

zhè shì wǒ de hùzhào.

Here is my passport.

When to use it

Appropriate

  • When handing over your passport at an airport check-in counter or immigration.
  • When presenting your passport at a hotel front desk for registration.
  • When someone officially asks to see your passport and you give it to them.

Avoid when

  • When asking for your passport back; instead say '请把我的护照还给我' (Please return my passport).
  • When you are not actually giving the passport but just mentioning it; use '我的护照' (my passport) without '这是'.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say 'Here is my passport' in Chinese?

You say '这是我的护照' (zhè shì wǒ de hùzhào).

How do you pronounce '这是我的护照'?

It is pronounced 'zhè shì wǒ de hùzhào' with the fourth tone on 'zhè' and 'shì', third tone on 'wǒ', neutral tone on 'de', fourth tone on 'hù', and fourth tone on 'zhào'.

When do you use '这是我的护照'?

Use it when you are presenting your passport to someone, such as at an airport or hotel. It is a polite and neutral statement.

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