How to say "I've been to China" in Chinese

我来过中国。

wǒ lái guo Zhōngguó

I've already been to China

Grammar and structure

'我' means I, '来' means come, '过' is an experiential particle indicating past experience, and '中国' means China. So it means 'I have come to China before'.

When to use it

Use this when telling someone you've visited China before. It's common in introductions or small talk. Don't confuse '过' with '了'; '过' emphasizes experience, not a specific past event.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say “I've already been to China” in Chinese?

“I've already been to China” in Chinese is 我来过中国。 (wǒ lái guo Zhōngguó).

How do you pronounce 我来过中国。?

我来过中国。 is pronounced wǒ lái guo Zhōngguó.

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