TalkChinese AIGetting around
Find the right subway line without second-guessing.
Subway signs are often bilingual, but a quick question can save you a wrong turn when you need the line, transfer, or exit.
Useful phrases to practice
Ask for the line
请问，二号线在哪儿？(qǐng wèn, èr hào xiàn zài nǎr?) means “Where is Line 2?”
Ask about a transfer
要换乘吗？(yào huàn chéng ma?) means “Do I need to transfer?”
Find the exit
哪个出口近？(nǎ ge chū kǒu jìn?) means “Which exit is closer?”
Make it a conversation
Knowing a phrase is the start. Using it in a real reply is the goal.
TalkChinese AI lets you rehearse this situation as a back-and-forth conversation, so you can respond instead of just recognize the words.
- Hear the situationStart with a natural prompt about getting around.
- Reply in your own wordsSay the phrase aloud, then make it yours with the detail you need.
- Handle the follow-upKeep the exchange moving when the other person asks a question you did not expect.
- Get useful feedbackReview what sounded natural and try the conversation again with more confidence.
请再说一遍
qǐng zài shuō yí biàn — “Please say that again.” One reliable sentence gives you room to listen, think, and keep going.
Questions people ask
What does 换乘 mean?
换乘 means to transfer between subway lines or other transport.
Can I use an app for subway directions?
Yes. A map app is useful; these phrases help when you need confirmation from a person.
Practice this conversation out loud.
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