大概要多久？
dàgài yào duōjiǔ?
Approximately how long does it take to travel?
How to say "Here's the address" in Chinese
这是地址。
zhè shì dìzhǐ
Here's the address
Character breakdown
Grammar and structure
This is a statement: 这 (zhè) means 'this', 是 (shì) means 'is', 地址 (dìzhǐ) means 'address'.
Variations and politeness
这是我的地址。
zhè shì wǒ de dìzhǐ
This is my address. — Adds the possessive pronoun 'my' for clarity.
这是你要的地址。
zhè shì nǐ yào de dìzhǐ
Here's the address you wanted. — More conversational, explicitly refers to the listener's request.
Mini dialogue
A
请问，这里是哪里？
qǐng wèn, zhè lǐ shì nǎ lǐ?
Excuse me, where is this?
B
这是地址。
zhè shì dìzhǐ
Here's the address.
When to use it
Appropriate
- When handing a written address to a taxi driver.
- When showing an address on your phone to someone who needs to know the destination.
- When you want to state that the information you are giving is an address, without extra politeness.
Avoid when
- When asking for an address; use a question form instead.
- When you need to be very polite or formal; this phrase is neutral and direct.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say 'Here's the address' in Chinese?
You say '这是地址。' (zhè shì dìzhǐ). It literally means 'This is address.'
How do you pronounce '这是地址'?
It is pronounced 'zhè shì dìzhǐ' with the fourth tone on 'zhè', fourth tone on 'shì', fourth tone on 'dì', and third tone on 'zhǐ'.
When do you use '这是地址'?
Use it when you are giving an address to someone, such as a taxi driver, by showing it on paper or a phone. It is not used for asking for an address.
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