怎么走？
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How to get there?
How to say "turn left at the traffic light" in Chinese
到红绿灯左转。
dào hónglǜdēng zuǒ zhuǎn
Turn left at the traffic light
Grammar and structure
到 (dào) means "to arrive at," 红绿灯 (hónglǜdēng) is "traffic light," 左 (zuǒ) is "left," and 转 (zhuǎn) is "turn." The structure is "at [location], turn [direction]."
When to use it
This is a direct instruction, common in directions. It's neutral in tone, used by anyone giving directions. English speakers might say "turn left at the traffic light" but remember the verb comes after the location in Chinese.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “Turn left at the traffic light” in Chinese?
“Turn left at the traffic light” in Chinese is 到红绿灯左转。 (dào hónglǜdēng zuǒ zhuǎn).
How do you pronounce 到红绿灯左转。?
到红绿灯左转。 is pronounced dào hónglǜdēng zuǒ zhuǎn.
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