地铁站在哪里？
dìtiě zhàn zài nǎli?
Where is the subway station · trad. 地鐵站在哪裡？
地铁站在哪里？ (dìtiězhàn zài nǎli) is a common question used to ask for directions to the nearest subway or metro station. It's essential for navigating cities with extensive public transport.
What does 地铁站在哪里？ (dìtiě zhàn zài nǎli?) mean?
地铁站在哪里？ (dìtiě zhàn zài nǎli?) means “where is the subway station” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “subway station at where?”
When to use it
Neutral and polite. To add extra politeness, you can preface it with 请问 (qǐngwèn), meaning “excuse me” or “may I ask.”
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “dee-TYEH-jahn zai NAH-lee.” The tones are falling-rising-falling, falling, rising-light.
Other ways to say it
- 请问，地铁站在哪里？qǐngwèn, dìtiě zhàn zài nǎli?Excuse me, where is the subway station?
- 地铁怎么走？dìtiě zěnme zǒu?How do I get to the subway?
- 火车站怎么走？huǒchēzhàn zěnme zǒu?How do I get to the train station?
Examples
请问，地铁站在哪里？
qǐngwèn, dìtiě zhàn zài nǎli?
Excuse me, where is the subway station?
我找不到地铁站了。
wǒ zhǎobudào dìtiězhàn le.
I can't find the subway station.
你知道地铁站在哪里吗？
nǐ zhīdào dìtiězhàn zài nǎli ma?
Do you know where the subway station is?
Pro tip: While metro systems often have English signs, finding the initial entrance can be tricky, so asking for directions is very helpful.
Related phrases
洗手间在哪里？ · Where is the restroom怎么走？ · How do i get there离这儿远吗？ · Is it far from here
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