走路能到吗？
zǒulù néng dào ma?
Can i walk there · trad. 走路能到嗎？
走路能到吗？ (zǒulù néng dào ma) is a common question used to ask if a destination is within walking distance. It's very practical in China, where distances between points of interest can often be quite large.
What does 走路能到吗？ (zǒulù néng dào ma?) mean?
走路能到吗？ (zǒulù néng dào ma?) means “can I walk there” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “walk can arrive question particle.”
When to use it
Neutral and polite. A common reply might be “很近，走路五分钟就到” (hěn jìn, zǒulù wǔ fēnzhōng jiù dào), meaning “It’s very close, only five minutes walking.”
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “dzoh-LOO nung DAO mah.” The tones are falling-falling, rising, falling, neutral.
Other ways to say it
- 走过去远吗？zǒuguòqù yuǎn ma?Is it far to walk there?
- 离这里远吗？lí zhèlǐ yuǎn ma?Is it far from here?
Examples
从这里到火车站，走路能到吗？
cóng zhèlǐ dào huǒchēzhàn, zǒulù néng dào ma?
From here to the train station, can I walk there?
走路能到吗？我不想打车。
zǒulù néng dào ma? wǒ bùxiǎng dǎchē.
Can I walk there? I don't want to take a taxi.
走路到不了，你最好坐公交车。
zǒulù dàobuliǎo, nǐ zuìhǎo zuò gōngjiāochē.
You can't walk there, you'd better take the bus.
Pro tip: Chinese cities often have very large blocks and long distances between attractions, so it's always wise to ask if a place is truly walkable before setting out on foot.
Related phrases
怎么走？ · How do i get there离这儿远吗？ · Is it far from here右转 · Turn right
Want to speak Chinese for real?
Start a free lesson with a native teacher →
Start a free lesson with a native teacher →