今天练习出口、路口、左转右转和请问。 Today you practice exits, intersections, turning left/right, and polite questions.
LEVEL/WORDCOUNT: HSK2 / 458 Chinese characters (approx.)
找不到出口
今天晚上，我和同事从公司到商场买东西。我们先坐地铁到人民广场，再换一条线去西门。 到了西门站，我们下车以后要找出口，可是站里路很多，我一下子就迷路了。
我看着牌子找了半天，还是找不到“出口A”。同事说：“别急，我们先往前走，看到工作人员再问。” 走到一个路口，我发现左右都有楼梯，我不知道应该上楼还是下楼。
这时我看见一位阿姨，就说：“请问，去出口A怎么走？”阿姨想了一下，说：“你先下楼，到第一个路口右转，然后一直走。看到红绿灯以后，再左转，就能看到出口A。” 我听完以后放心多了，赶快照着她说的走。
果然，走了几分钟我就看到了出口A。我们出了地铁站，外面很热闹，商场就在附近。 同事笑着说：“你现在问路很厉害了！”我也笑了：“多问几次，就更方便。”
Zhǎo Bù Dào Chūkǒu (Pinyin)
Jīntiān wǎnshang, wǒ hé tóngshì cóng gōngsī dào shāngchǎng mǎi dōngxi. Wǒmen xiān zuò dìtiě dào rénmín guǎngchǎng, zài huàn yì tiáo xiàn qù xīmén. Dào le xīmén zhàn, wǒmen xià chē yǐhòu yào zhǎo chūkǒu, kěshì zhàn lǐ lù hěn duō, wǒ yíxiàzi jiù mílù le.
Wǒ kànzhe páizi zhǎo le bàntiān, háishì zhǎo bú dào “chūkǒu A”. Tóngshì shuō: “Bié jí, wǒmen xiān wǎng qián zǒu, kàndào gōngzuò rényuán zài wèn.” Zǒu dào yí gè lùkǒu, wǒ fāxiàn zuǒyòu dōu yǒu lóutī, wǒ bù zhīdào yīnggāi shàng lóu háishì xià lóu.
Zhè shí wǒ kànjiàn yí wèi āyí, jiù shuō: “Qǐngwèn, qù chūkǒu A zěnme zǒu?” Āyí xiǎng le yíxià, shuō: “Nǐ xiān xià lóu, dào dì-yī gè lùkǒu yòuzhuǎn, ránhòu yìzhí zǒu. Kàndào hónglǜdēng yǐhòu, zài zuǒzhuǎn, jiù néng kàndào chūkǒu A.” Wǒ tīng wán yǐhòu fàngxīn duō le, gǎnkuài zhàozhe tā shuō de zǒu.
Guǒrán, zǒu le jǐ fēnzhōng wǒ jiù kàndào le chūkǒu A. Wǒmen chū le dìtiě zhàn, wàimiàn hěn rènào, shāngchǎng jiù zài fùjìn. Tóngshì xiàozhe shuō: “Nǐ xiànzài wènlù hěn lìhai le!” Wǒ yě xiào le: “Duō wèn jǐ cì, jiù gèng fāngbiàn.”
Can’t Find the Exit
Tonight, my coworker and I went from the company to the mall to buy things. We first took the subway to People’s Square, and then transferred to another line to West Gate. After arriving at West Gate station, we needed to find the exit, but there were many paths inside the station, and I got lost right away.
I looked at the signs for a long time, but I still couldn’t find “Exit A.” My coworker said, “Don’t rush. Let’s walk forward first, and when we see a staff member, we’ll ask.” When we reached an intersection, I saw stairs on both the left and the right, and I didn’t know whether I should go upstairs or downstairs.
Then I saw an auntie and said, “Excuse me, how do I get to Exit A?” She thought for a moment and said, “Go downstairs first. Turn right at the first intersection, then keep walking. After you see the traffic light, turn left, and you’ll see Exit A.” After listening, I felt much more relieved and quickly followed what she said.
Sure enough, after a few minutes I saw Exit A. We left the subway station, and it was lively outside. The mall was nearby. My coworker smiled and said, “You’re really good at asking directions now!” I also smiled: “If you ask a few more times, it becomes even more convenient.”
Help
How to Use the Audio
The audio is designed to help you improve your Mandarin Chinese listening skills and pronunciation. You can use it in two ways:
- Before reading: Listen to understand rhythm, intonation, and natural speech.
- After reading: Listen again to compare pronunciation and improve fluency.
Vocabulary
| Characters | Pinyin | English |
|---|---|---|
| 商场 | shāngchǎng | shopping mall |
| 换 | huàn | change; transfer |
| 出口 | chūkǒu | exit |
| 迷路 | mílù | get lost |
| 牌子 | páizi | sign |
| 路口 | lùkǒu | intersection |
| 楼梯 | lóutī | stairs |
| 下楼 | xià lóu | go downstairs |
| 右转 | yòuzhuǎn | turn right |
| 附近 | fùjìn | nearby |
Grammar
[先…再… (first…then…)]
Use 先 and 再 to describe actions in order. This is very useful when giving directions inside stations, because there are often several steps. It helps the listener follow your route without confusion. You can use it with actions like going downstairs, turning, and walking.
Examples: 我们先坐地铁到人民广场，再换一条线去西门。, 你先下楼，到第一个路口右转。
[左右 (left and right)]
左右 can mean “left and right,” often used to describe two sides of a place. It helps you talk about directions or where something is located, like stairs on both sides. It can also be used in other contexts to mean “about,” but here it describes position. In stations, it is useful when you need to choose a direction.
Examples: 我发现左右都有楼梯。, 出口在左右都可能有牌子。
Idiomatic Expressions
别急
A common phrase used to calm someone down when they are worried or in a hurry. It is especially useful when you get lost and need to think clearly. It sounds friendly and supportive.
Example: 别急，我们先往前走，看到工作人员再问。
找了半天
Means “searched for a long time,” often used when something is hard to find. It fits well with situations like looking for an exit in a big station. It emphasizes time and effort.
Example: 我看着牌子找了半天，还是找不到出口A。
一下子
Used to show something happens suddenly or quickly. It often describes losing your way or changing feelings fast. It makes the story sound natural and spoken.
Example: 站里路很多，我一下子就迷路了。
放心多了
Means you feel much more at ease after getting clear information. It is common after someone helps you with directions. It shows a positive change in mood.
Example: 我听完以后放心多了。
果然
Used when something happens just as you expected. It is common after you follow instructions and get the result. It adds a natural storytelling feeling.
Example: 果然，走了几分钟我就看到了出口A。
Cultural Insights
Big stations can be confusing
Large transfer stations in Chinese cities often have many corridors, stairs, and exit letters like “A/B/C.” Even locals sometimes need to check signs carefully, especially when they are in a hurry. Learning words like 出口 and 牌子 is very practical for real travel.
People often use exit letters because different exits lead to different streets or malls. If you choose the wrong one, you may need to walk longer outside, so it is normal to ask for help inside the station.
Polite asking and friendly help
Starting a question with 请问 is polite and common in public places. Many people will give step-by-step directions using actions like “下楼、右转、一直走,” because these are easy to follow. A quick “谢谢” helps keep the interaction warm.
In busy areas near malls, it can be very lively outside the station. It is common to meet friends at an exit because it is a clear and convenient landmark.
10 Questions
- 他和同事今天晚上要去哪里？ (答案)
- 他们先坐地铁到哪里？ (答案)
- 到了西门站，他们要找什么？ (答案)
- 他为什么迷路了？ (答案)
- 他找了多久还找不到出口A？ (答案)
- 同事说什么？ (答案)
- 走到路口，他看见了什么？ (答案)
- 阿姨说先做什么？ (答案)
- 看到红绿灯以后要做什么？ (答案)
- 最后商场在哪里？ (答案)
Multiple Choice
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True or False
- 他和同事从公司到商场。 (答案)
- 他们先坐地铁到人民广场。 (答案)
- 到了西门站，他们不要找出口。 (答案)
- 他一下子就迷路了。 (答案)
- 他很快就找到了出口A，没有看牌子。 (答案)
- 同事说“别急”。 (答案)
- 阿姨说先上楼。 (答案)
- 到第一个路口要右转。 (答案)
- 看到红绿灯以后要左转。 (答案)
- 商场就在附近。 (答案)
Retell the Story
请用你自己的话重写这个故事。
Hints: 去商场 / 西门站 / 找出口A / 先下楼右转 / 看到红绿灯左转
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