怎么走？
zěnme zǒu?
How to get there?
How to say "turn right at the intersection" in Chinese
到路口右转。
dào lùkǒu yòu zhuǎn
Turn right at the intersection
Character breakdown
Grammar and structure
到 (dào) means "to arrive at," 路口 (lùkǒu) is "intersection," 右 (yòu) is "right," and 转 (zhuǎn) is "turn." The pattern is "at [place], turn [direction]."
Variations and politeness
请在路口右转。
qǐng zài lùkǒu yòu zhuǎn
Please turn right at the intersection. — More polite due to 请 (please).
路口右转。
lùkǒu yòu zhuǎn
At the intersection, turn right. — Shorter and more casual.
Mini dialogue
A
请问，去火车站怎么走？
qǐngwèn, qù huǒchēzhàn zěnme zǒu?
Excuse me, how do I get to the train station?
B
到路口右转。
dào lùkǒu yòu zhuǎn
Turn right at the intersection.
When to use it
Appropriate
- When giving simple, direct directions to a pedestrian or driver.
- When the location (intersection) is clear and known to the listener.
- In everyday spoken Chinese, with strangers or acquaintances.
Avoid when
- When you need to be extra polite or formal, such as speaking to an elder or superior; use 请 (please) instead.
- When the listener might not know which intersection you mean; you should specify a landmark or street name.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "Turn right at the intersection" in Chinese?
You say "到路口右转" (dào lùkǒu yòu zhuǎn).
How do you pronounce "到路口右转"?
It is pronounced "dào lùkǒu yòu zhuǎn", with the fourth tone on dào, fourth on lù, third on kǒu, fourth on yòu, and third on zhuǎn.
When do you use "到路口右转"?
Use it when giving directions to someone, telling them to turn right when they reach an intersection. It's suitable for everyday conversation.
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