How to ask "Is this the right direction?" in Chinese

这个方向对吗?

zhège fāngxiàng duì ma?

Is this the right direction?

Grammar and structure

这个 (zhège) means 'this', 方向 (fāngxiàng) means 'direction', 对 (duì) means 'correct', and 吗 (ma) turns the statement into a yes/no question. So it's 'Is this direction correct?'

When to use it

Use this in the metro, on the street, or anywhere you're unsure if you're heading the right way. It's polite and works with strangers. You can also say 这个方向对吗? with a rising tone to show uncertainty.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say “Is this the right direction?” in Chinese?

“Is this the right direction?” in Chinese is 这个方向对吗? (zhège fāngxiàng duì ma?).

How do you pronounce 这个方向对吗??

这个方向对吗? is pronounced zhège fāngxiàng duì ma?.

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