Asking for directions — Directions to the hotel

你好

Hello

Pronounced as (nee how). A common greeting in Chinese.

Used widely as a polite and friendly greeting.

如何

How

Pronounced as (roo huh). Key word for asking questions.

Useful when forming questions about methods or means.

到

Reach

Pronounced as (dao). It's a versatile verb relating to reaching.

Used in combinations to indicate arrival.

达

Arrive

Pronounced as (da). Often paired with [到] for emphasis.

Implies completion of travel or movement.

到达

To get to

Combined to mean successfully reaching a destination.

Used in travel and transportation contexts frequently.

市

City

Pronounced as (shee). Important for directions.

Usually refers to the urban area or municipality.

中心

Center

Pronounced as (jong seen). Central part of any place.

‘Center’ is often used to denote central business or cultural areas.

市中心

City center

Combines [市] and [中心] to specify the downtown area.

The hub of activities and usually a bustling area with shops and offices.

酒店

Hotel

Pronounced as (jo dee-en). Refers to lodging accommodations.

In China, hotels can range from simple hostels to luxury 5-star establishments.