Wo yinggai zou na ge chukou? (我应该走哪个出口？): Which exit?

我应该走哪个出口？

wǒ yīnggāi zǒu nǎ ge chūkǒu?

Which exit should I take?

Character breakdown

我

I, me

wǒ

应该

should, ought to

yīnggāi

走

to walk, to go

zǒu

哪个

which one

nǎ ge

出口

exit

chūkǒu

Grammar and structure

The structure is: 我 (I) + 应该 (should) + 走 (walk/take) + 哪个 (which) + 出口 (exit). It's a straightforward question asking for the correct exit.

Variations and politeness

我需要哪个出口？

wǒ xūyào nǎ ge chūkǒu?

Which exit do I need? — More formal and slightly less common in casual speech.

哪个出口啊？

nǎ ge chūkǒu a?

Which exit? — More casual and direct, often used when the context is clear.

Mini dialogue

请问，我应该走哪个出口？

qǐngwèn, wǒ yīnggāi zǒu nǎ ge chūkǒu?

Excuse me, which exit should I take?

你应该走右边的出口。

nǐ yīnggāi zǒu yòubiān de chūkǒu.

You should take the exit on the right.

When to use it

Appropriate

When you are inside a metro station and need to choose the correct exit for your destination.
When asking station staff or a local for directions in a polite and clear way.

Avoid when

When you are not in a metro station or similar place with multiple exits; it would sound odd if you are asking about a building with only one obvious exit.
When you want to ask about which direction to walk in general, not specifically about an exit; English speakers sometimes confuse 'exit' with 'way' or 'direction'.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say 'Which exit should I take?' in Chinese?

You say '我应该走哪个出口？' (wǒ yīnggāi zǒu nǎ ge chūkǒu?). It literally means 'I should walk which exit?'

How do you pronounce '我应该走哪个出口？'?

It is pronounced 'wǒ yīnggāi zǒu nǎ ge chūkǒu?' with the tones: wǒ (3rd tone), yīng (1st tone), gāi (1st tone), zǒu (3rd tone), nǎ (3rd tone), ge (neutral tone), chū (1st tone), kǒu (3rd tone).

When do you use '我应该走哪个出口？'?

Use it when you are in a metro station and need to know which exit to take for your destination. It is polite and suitable for asking station staff or locals.