可以用交通卡吗？
kěyǐ yòng jiāotōng kǎ ma?
Can I pay with a transport card?
How to say "this is not the right direction" in Chinese
方向不对。
fāngxiàng bú duì
This is not the right direction
Grammar and structure
This is a simple subject-predicate sentence: 方向 (direction) + 不对 (not correct). 不对 is a common way to say something is wrong or incorrect.
When to use it
Use this when you realize you're heading the wrong way on the metro or in a city. It's a neutral, factual statement. Avoid adding '了' (le) unless you want to emphasize a change, as it might sound like you just noticed it.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “This is not the right direction” in Chinese?
“This is not the right direction” in Chinese is 方向不对。 (fāngxiàng bú duì).
How do you pronounce 方向不对。?
方向不对。 is pronounced fāngxiàng bú duì.
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