大概要多久？
dàgài yào duōjiǔ?
Approximately how long does it take to travel?
How to say "Turn on the meter please" in Chinese
请打表。
qǐng dǎbiǎo
Turn on the meter please
Grammar and structure
This is a polite request: qǐng (please) + dǎbiǎo (turn on the meter). 'Dǎ' means 'to hit/operate' and 'biǎo' means 'meter', together meaning 'to start the meter'.
When to use it
Say this to a taxi driver when you get in to ensure they use the meter. It's polite and standard. Don't say it aggressively; it's a normal request. If the driver doesn't comply, you might say 'qǐng dǎbiǎo' again firmly.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “Turn on the meter please” in Chinese?
“Turn on the meter please” in Chinese is 请打表。 (qǐng dǎbiǎo).
How do you pronounce 请打表。?
请打表。 is pronounced qǐng dǎbiǎo.
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