{"id":1783,"date":"2023-08-10T10:40:40","date_gmt":"2023-08-10T10:40:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/duchinese.net\/blog\/?p=1783"},"modified":"2023-08-10T10:42:36","modified_gmt":"2023-08-10T10:42:36","slug":"essential-vocabulary-for-your-first-trip-to-china","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/duchinese.net\/blog\/2023\/08\/10\/essential-vocabulary-for-your-first-trip-to-china\/","title":{"rendered":"Essential Vocabulary for your First Trip to China"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1783\" class=\"elementor elementor-1783\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5e948ab elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5e948ab\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-cc9983b\" data-id=\"cc9983b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f894a95 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f894a95\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 15-07-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: var(--global-md-spacing); color: #1a202c; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\">Today, we&#8217;re going to explore a unique experience &#8211; your first-ever <ruby>\u5317\u4eac<rt>b\u011bij\u012bng<\/rt>\u4e4b\u65c5<rt>zh\u012b l\u01da<\/rt><\/ruby> &#8211; trip to Beijing. Flying into a new country, especially when faced with a language barrier, can seem daunting. But don&#8217;t worry! We&#8217;re here to equip you with the essential phrases and vocabulary for a seamless experience, right from the moment you step into the <ruby>\u673a\u573a<rt>j\u012bch\u01ceng<\/rt><\/ruby> &#8211; airport to ordering your in-flight meal.<\/p>\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: var(--global-md-spacing); orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; widows: 2; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"><span style=\"color: #1a202c; font-family: Open Sans, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Upon entering the <\/span><\/span><ruby style=\"color: #1a202c; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-transform: none; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal;\">\u673a\u573a<rt>j\u012bch\u01ceng<\/rt><\/ruby><span style=\"color: #1a202c; font-family: Open Sans, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">, you&#8217;ll see numerous <\/span><\/span><ruby style=\"color: #1a202c; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-transform: none; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal;\">\u6807\u5fd7<rt>bi\u0101ozh\u00ec<\/rt><\/ruby><span style=\"color: #1a202c; font-family: Open Sans, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"> &#8211; signs that direct you to the <\/span><\/span><ruby style=\"color: #1a202c; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-transform: none; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal;\">\u767b\u673a<rt>d\u0113ngj\u012b<\/rt>\u53e3<rt>k\u01d2u<\/rt><\/ruby><span style=\"color: #1a202c; font-family: Open Sans, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"> &#8211; boarding gate,<\/span><\/span><ruby style=\"color: #1a202c; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-transform: none; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal;\">\u884c\u674e<rt>x\u00edngl\u01d0<\/rt>\u9886\u53d6<rt>l\u01d0ngq\u01d4<\/rt>\u533a<rt>q\u016b<\/rt><\/ruby><span style=\"color: #1a202c; font-family: Open Sans, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"> &#8211; baggage claim, and <\/span><\/span><ruby style=\"color: #1a202c; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-transform: none; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal;\">\u8f6c\u673a<rt>zhu\u01cenj\u012b<\/rt>\u533a<rt>q\u016b<\/rt><\/ruby><span style=\"color: #1a202c; font-family: Open Sans, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"> &#8211; transfer area. Having a basic understanding of these terms can help navigate the vast expanse of the airport more efficiently. Below are some essential vocabulary words for you to get around the airport:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #1a202c; font-family: Open Sans, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><ruby>\u767b<rt>d\u0113ng<\/rt>\u673a<rt>j\u012b<\/rt>\u724c<rt>p\u00e1i<\/rt><\/ruby> &#8211; Boarding pass<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #1a202c; font-family: Open Sans, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><ruby>\u552e<rt>sh\u00f2u<\/rt>\u7968<rt>pi\u00e0o<\/rt>\u5904<rt>ch\u00f9<\/rt><\/ruby> &#8211; Ticket counter<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #1a202c; font-family: Open Sans, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><ruby>\u5b89<rt>\u0101n<\/rt>\u68c0<rt>ji\u01cen<\/rt><ruby>   &#8211; Security check<\/ruby><\/ruby><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #1a202c; font-family: Open Sans, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><ruby>\u8d77<rt>q\u01d0<\/rt>\u98de<rt>f\u0113i<\/rt><\/ruby> &#8211; Takeoff<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #1a202c; font-family: Open Sans, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><ruby>\u964d<rt>ji\u00e0ng<\/rt>\u843d<rt>lu\u00f2<\/rt><\/ruby> &#8211; Landing<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #1a202c; font-family: Open Sans, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><ruby>\u5019<rt>h\u00f2u<\/rt>\u673a<rt>j\u012b<\/rt>\u5ba4<rt>sh\u00ec<\/rt><\/ruby> &#8211; Waiting lounge<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #1a202c; font-family: Open Sans, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><ruby>\u884c<rt>x\u00edng<\/rt>\u674e<rt>l\u01d0<\/rt><\/ruby> &#8211; Luggage<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #1a202c; font-family: Open Sans, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><ruby>\u6258<rt>tu\u014d<\/rt>\u8fd0<rt>y\u00f9n<\/rt>\u884c<rt>x\u00edng<\/rt>\u674e<rt>l\u01d0<\/rt><\/ruby>  &#8211; Checked Luggage<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #1a202c; font-family: Open Sans, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><ruby>\u968f<rt>su\u00ed<\/rt>\u8eab<rt>sh\u0113n<\/rt>\u884c<rt>x\u00edng<\/rt>\u674e<rt>l\u01d0<\/rt><\/ruby> &#8211; Carry-on items\/luggage<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #1a202c; font-family: Open Sans, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><ruby>\u8f6c<rt>zhu\u01cen<\/rt>\u673a<rt>j\u012b<\/rt><\/ruby> &#8211; Transfer\/Connecting flight<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: var(--global-md-spacing);\"><span style=\"color: #1a202c; font-family: Open Sans, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Before <ruby>\u8d77<rt>q\u01d0<\/rt>\u98de<rt>f\u0113i<\/rt><\/ruby> &#8211; takeoff, ensure you&#8217;re settled in your seat, with your seatbelt <ruby>\u5b89<rt>\u0101n<\/rt>\u5168<rt>qu\u00e1n<\/rt>\u5e26<rt>d\u00e0i<\/rt><\/ruby>  fastened. Your <ruby>\u4e58<rt>ch\u00e9ng<\/rt>\u52a1<rt>w\u00f9<\/rt>\u5458<rt>yu\u00e1n<\/rt><\/ruby> &#8211; flight attendant will be the main point of contact for all your in-flight needs. Once settled in, they will approach you with the question, &#8220;<ruby>\u60a8<rt>n\u00edn<\/rt>\u60f3<rt>xi\u01ceng<\/rt>\u559d<rt>h\u0113<\/rt>\u70b9<rt>di\u01cen<\/rt>\u4ec0\u4e48<rt>sh\u00e9nme<\/rt><\/ruby>?&#8221; (What would you like to drink?). This is your golden opportunity to practice your Chinese language skills. Below are some beverage choices that you might find on your flight:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #1a202c; font-family: Open Sans, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><ruby>\u8336<rt>ch\u00e1<\/rt><\/ruby> &#8211; Tea<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #1a202c; font-family: Open Sans, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><ruby>\u5496\u5561<rt>k\u0101f\u0113i<\/rt><\/ruby> &#8211; Coffee<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #1a202c; font-family: Open Sans, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><ruby>\u6c34<rt>shu\u01d0<\/rt><\/ruby> &#8211; Water<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #1a202c; font-family: Open Sans, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><ruby>\u53ef\u4e50<rt>k\u011bl\u00e8<\/rt><\/ruby> &#8211; Cola<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #1a202c; font-family: Open Sans, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><ruby>\u679c\u6c41<rt>gu\u01d2zh\u012b<\/rt><\/ruby> &#8211; Fruit Juice<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #1a202c; font-family: Open Sans, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><ruby>\u7ea2\u9152<rt>h\u00f3ngji\u01d4<\/rt><\/ruby>\/<ruby>\u767d\u9152<rt>b\u00e1iji\u01d4<\/rt><\/ruby> &#8211; Red\/White Wine<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #1a202c; font-family: Open Sans, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><ruby>\u5564\u9152 <rt>p\u00edji\u01d4<\/rt><\/ruby> &#8211; Beer<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: var(--global-md-spacing);\"><span style=\"color: #1a202c; font-family: Open Sans, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">When it&#8217;s time for <ruby>\u70b9\u9910<rt>di\u01cenc\u0101n<\/rt><\/ruby> &#8211; ordering food, the menu could vary depending on the airline. However, here are some common options:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #1a202c; font-family: Open Sans, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><ruby>\u725b\u8089<rt>ni\u00far\u00f2u<\/rt>\u996d<rt>f\u00e0n<\/rt><\/ruby> &#8211; Beef Rice<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #1a202c; font-family: Open Sans, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><ruby>\u9e21\u8089<rt>j\u012br\u00f2u<\/rt>\u9762<rt>mi\u00e0n<\/rt><\/ruby> &#8211; Chicken Noodles<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #1a202c; font-family: Open Sans, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><ruby>\u7092\u867e<rt>ch\u01ceo xi\u0101<\/rt><\/ruby> &#8211; Stir-Fried Shrimp<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #1a202c; font-family: Open Sans, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><ruby>\u5bab\u4fdd<rt>g\u014dngb\u01ceo<\/rt>\u9e21\u4e01<rt>j\u012bd\u012bng<\/rt><\/ruby> &#8211; Kung Pao Chicken<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #1a202c; font-family: Open Sans, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><ruby>\u4e09<rt>s\u0101n<\/rt>\u6587\u9c7c<rt>w\u00e9ny\u00fa<\/rt><\/ruby>  &#8211; Salmon<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #1a202c; font-family: Open Sans, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><ruby>\u852c\u83dc<rt>sh\u016bc\u00e0i<\/rt>\u6c99\u62c9<rt>sh\u0101l\u0101<\/rt><\/ruby> &#8211; Vegetable Salad<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #1a202c; font-family: Open Sans, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><ruby>\u9752\u8c46<rt>q\u012bngd\u00f2u<\/rt>\u84b8\u996d<rt>zh\u0113ngf\u00e0n<\/rt><\/ruby> &#8211; Steamed Rice with Green Peas<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: var(--global-md-spacing);\"><span style=\"color: #1a202c; font-family: Open Sans, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Before you land, there might be some questions that you want to ask.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: var(--global-md-spacing);\"><span style=\"color: #1a202c; font-family: Open Sans, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">If you&#8217;re anticipating a potential <ruby>\u8f6c<rt>zhu\u01cen<\/rt>\u673a<rt>j\u012b<\/rt><\/ruby>, you could ask, &#8220;<ruby>\u6211<rt>w\u01d2<\/rt>\u8981<rt>y\u00e0o<\/rt>\u8f6c<rt>zhu\u01cen<\/rt>\u673a<rt>j\u012b<\/rt>\u5417<rt>ma<\/rt><\/ruby>?&#8221; (Do I need to transfer flights?).<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: var(--global-md-spacing);\"><span style=\"color: #1a202c; font-family: Open Sans, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">As you cross time zones, you might wish to <ruby>\u8be2\u95ee<rt>x\u00fanw\u00e8n<\/rt><\/ruby> about the <ruby>\u5f53\u5730<rt>d\u0101ngd\u00ec<\/rt>\u7684<rt>de<\/rt>\u65f6\u95f4<rt>sh\u00edji\u0101n<\/rt><\/ruby> . For instance, &#8220;<ruby>\u6211\u4eec<rt>w\u01d2men<\/rt>\u5230<rt>d\u00e0o<\/rt>\u5317\u4eac<rt>B\u011bij\u012bng<\/rt>\u65f6<rt>sh\u00ed<\/rt><\/ruby>, <ruby>\u662f<rt>sh\u00ec<\/rt>\u5f53\u5730<rt>d\u0101ngd\u00ec<\/rt>\u65f6\u95f4<rt>sh\u00edji\u0101n<\/rt>\u51e0<rt>j\u01d0<\/rt>\u70b9<rt>di\u01cen<\/rt>\u5462<rt>ne<\/rt><\/ruby>?&#8221; (When we arrive in Beijing, what will be the local time?).<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: var(--global-md-spacing);\"><span style=\"color: #1a202c; font-family: Open Sans, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Check out our Elementary Course:&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/duchinese.net\/lessons\/courses\/94-amy-s-trip-to-beijing\" target=\"_blank\">Amy\u2019s Trip to Beijing<\/a><span style=\"color: #1a202c; font-family: Open Sans, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">&nbsp;to learn pr<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64); font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;\">actical vocabulary that you can use when traveling in China.<\/span><span style=\"color: #1a202c; font-family: Open Sans, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">&nbsp;Remember this vocabulary for your next trip and don&#8217;t forget to share your experiences with us! 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