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How to Say “The elevator is over there” in Chinese

电梯在那边
diàntī zài nàbian
The elevator is over there · trad. 電梯在那邊
A friendly building attendant points towards an elevator door, illustrating “the elevator is over there” in Chinese: 电梯在那边 (diàntī zài nàbian)

电梯在那边 (diàntī zài nàbiān) means "The elevator is over there." It is a common phrase used to direct someone to the location of an elevator, often accompanied by a gesture.

What does 电梯在那边 (diàntī zài nàbian) mean?

电梯在那边 (diàntī zài nàbian) means “the elevator is over there” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “elevator is over there.”

When to use it

Neutral and direct. It's a polite way to give directions. When giving directions, it's natural to point or gesture towards the location.

How to pronounce it

Sounds like “dyen-TEE zye nah-BYEN.” The tones are falling-rising, falling, falling-rising.

Other ways to say it

  • 洗手间在那边xǐshǒujiān zài nàbianThe restroom is over there
  • 出口在那边chūkǒu zài nàbianThe exit is over there
  • 请问电梯在哪儿?qǐngwèn diàntī zài nǎr?Excuse me, where is the elevator?

Examples

电梯在那边,请跟我来。
diàntī zài nàbian, qǐng gēn wǒ lái.
The elevator is over there, please follow me.
您好,电梯在那边。
nínhǎo, diàntī zài nàbian.
Hello, the elevator is over there.
不用担心,电梯在那边。
búyòng dānxīn, diàntī zài nàbian.
Don't worry, the elevator is over there.
Pro tip: When saying "电梯在那边," it's very natural and helpful to point in the direction of the elevator.

Related phrases

这是您的房卡 · Here is your room key房间在五楼 · Your room is on the 5th floor早餐在一楼 · Breakfast is on the 1st floor
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