How to ask "Turn left or right?" in Chinese

左转还是右转?

zuǒ zhuǎn háishi yòu zhuǎn?

Turn left or right?

Grammar and structure

左转 (zuǒ zhuǎn) means 'turn left', 还是 (háishi) means 'or' (in questions), and 右转 (yòu zhuǎn) means 'turn right'. The structure is: option A + 还是 + option B.

When to use it

Use this when you're unsure of a direction and need to confirm with someone. It's a polite way to ask for clarification. English speakers might say 'Left or right?' but adding 转 (zhuǎn) makes it clear you're talking about turning. You can also use it in other contexts, like '左转还是右转?' when giving instructions.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say “Turn left or right?” in Chinese?

“Turn left or right?” in Chinese is 左转还是右转? (zuǒ zhuǎn háishi yòu zhuǎn?).

How do you pronounce 左转还是右转??

左转还是右转? is pronounced zuǒ zhuǎn háishi yòu zhuǎn?.

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