How to say "At the next traffic light turn left" in Chinese

下一个红绿灯左转。

xià yí ge hónglǜdēng zuǒ zhuǎn

At the next traffic light turn left

Grammar and structure

'Xia yi ge' means 'next one', 'honglvdeng' is 'traffic light', 'zuo zhuan' is 'turn left'. The order is time/place first, then action.

When to use it

Use this when giving directions in a taxi or car. It's direct and commonly understood. Don't add extra politeness; drivers expect short commands. Make sure to point if needed.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say “At the next traffic light turn left” in Chinese?

“At the next traffic light turn left” in Chinese is 下一个红绿灯左转。 (xià yí ge hónglǜdēng zuǒ zhuǎn).

How do you pronounce 下一个红绿灯左转。?

下一个红绿灯左转。 is pronounced xià yí ge hónglǜdēng zuǒ zhuǎn.

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