How to say "Open the trunk please" in Chinese

请打开后备箱。

qǐng dǎkāi hòubèixiāng

Open the trunk please

Grammar and structure

This is a polite request: qǐng (please) + dǎkāi (open) + hòubèixiāng (trunk/boot). 'Dǎkāi' means 'to open' (literally 'hit-open').

When to use it

Say this to a taxi driver when you need to put luggage in the trunk. It's polite and standard. Don't say just 'hòubèixiāng' (trunk) alone; always include 'qǐng dǎkāi' to be clear.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say “Open the trunk please” in Chinese?

“Open the trunk please” in Chinese is 请打开后备箱。 (qǐng dǎkāi hòubèixiāng).

How do you pronounce 请打开后备箱。?

请打开后备箱。 is pronounced qǐng dǎkāi hòubèixiāng.

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