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Dialogue

请问，有没有无障碍路线可以到达正确的站台？

Qǐngwèn, yǒu méiyǒu wú zhàng'ài lùxiàn kěyǐ dádào zhèngquè de zhàntái? Excuse me, is there an accessible way to reach the correct platform?

最近的电梯目前正在维修，暂时不能使用。

Zuìjìn de diàntī mùqián zhèngzài wéixiū, zànshí bùnéng shǐyòng. The closest elevator is closed for maintenance at the moment.

我带着这个很重的行李箱，可能会很困难。

Wǒ dàizhe zhège hěn zhòng de xínglǐxiāng, kěnéng huì hěn kùnnan. That might be difficult with my heavy suitcase.

请使用北入口旁边的电梯。只是要多走一小段路。

Qǐng shǐyòng běi rùkǒu pángbiān de diàntī. Zhǐshì yào duō zǒu yì xiǎo duàn lù. Use the elevator by the north entrance. It adds a short walk.

你能给我指一下方向吗？还是跟着标志走就可以？

Nǐ néng gěi wǒ zhǐ yíxià fāngxiàng ma? Háishì gēnzhe biāozhì zǒu jiù kěyǐ? Could you point me toward it, or are the signs easy to follow?

经过售票机后，跟着蓝色标志走。

Jīngguò shòupiàojī hòu, gēnzhe lánsè biāozhì zǒu. Go past the ticket machines, then follow the blue signs.

我还能在火车开走前赶到吗？

Wǒ hái néng zài huǒchē kāizǒu qián gǎndào ma? Will I still reach the train before it leaves?

如果你现在出发，应该能提前赶到那里。

Rúguǒ nǐ xiànzài chūfā, yīnggāi néng tíqián gǎndào nàlǐ. If you leave now, you should get there with time to spare.

我现在就往那边走。

Wǒ xiànzài jiù wǎng nàbiān zǒu. I'll head that way now.

如果路上需要帮助，就问闸口的工作人员。

Rúguǒ lùshang xūyào bāngzhù, jiù wèn zhákǒu de gōngzuò rényuán. Ask the gate staff if you need help on the way.

Word by Word

请问 “请问” is a polite way to begin a question, as in “Excuse me” here. It combines “请” (please) with “问” (ask), but the whole expression is used together to approach someone politely. Use “请问” when asking station staff or another person for information.

有 “有” helps ask whether something exists in “有没有无障碍路线”. In this question pattern, “有” introduces the possibility that a route exists. A reusable pattern is “有没有 + noun” when asking whether something is available.

没有 “没有” completes the existence question “有没有无障碍路线”, asking whether there is no such route or whether one exists. Here it works with “有” as the question pattern “有没有”. Use “有没有 + noun” when checking for an available service, item, or route.

无障碍 “无障碍” means accessible or barrier-free in “无障碍路线”. It describes a route designed to avoid obstacles for people who need easier access. Use “无障碍” before a place or facility, such as “无障碍路线” when asking station staff for an accessible way.

路线 “路线” means the route or path to take in “无障碍路线”. Here it is the path that can lead to the correct platform. Use “路线” with a destination or purpose, as in “到达正确的站台的路线” or “无障碍路线”.

可以 “可以” means that reaching the platform is possible in “可以到达正确的站台”. It follows the route subject and comes before the action that is possible. Use the pattern “可以 + verb” to ask or state whether an action can be done.

到达 “到达” means reach or arrive at the correct platform in “到达正确的站台”. The destination follows directly after it here. Use “到达 + place” when describing reaching a specific location.

正确 “正确” means correct or right in “正确的站台”. It identifies which platform is the one the traveler needs. Use “正确的 + noun” when selecting the right item or place from several possibilities.

的 “的” links the modifier “正确” to the noun “站台” in “正确的站台”. It shows that “正确” describes the platform. Use the pattern “modifier + 的 + noun” for this kind of description.

站台 “站台” means platform, specifically the train platform in this station dialogue. It is the destination in “正确的站台”. Use “站台” when asking for or giving directions to the platform at a train station.

最近 “最近” means closest in “最近的电梯”. It identifies the elevator with the shortest distance from the current location. Use “最近的 + noun” when referring to the nearest place or facility.

电梯 “电梯” means elevator in “最近的电梯” and “北入口旁边的电梯”. It is the facility the traveler needs to use to follow an accessible route. Use “电梯” when asking about an elevator’s location, availability, or condition.

目前 “目前” means at the moment or currently in “目前正在维修”. It places the maintenance situation in the present time. Use “目前 + situation” when giving a current status or condition.

正在 “正在” shows that an activity is in progress in “正在维修”. Here the elevator is currently undergoing maintenance. Use “正在 + verb” to describe something happening at this moment.

维修 “维修” means repair or maintenance in “正在维修”. It explains why the closest elevator is not available. Use “维修” with equipment or facilities when they are being repaired or maintained.

暂时 “暂时” means temporarily or for now in “暂时不能使用”. It limits the unavailability to the present period rather than describing a permanent condition. Use “暂时 + verb or condition” when something applies only for now.

不 “不” makes “能使用” negative in “不能使用”. It shows that the elevator cannot be used at the moment. Use “不 + verb or adjective” for a present or general negative statement.

能 “能” means can or be able to in “不能使用”. Here it refers to whether the elevator is usable. Use “能 + verb” to talk about ability or practical possibility.

使用 “使用” means use in “不能使用”. The object is understood to be the elevator mentioned just before. Use “使用 + object” when referring to using equipment, facilities, or services.

我 “我” means I or me and identifies the traveler in “我带着这个很重的行李箱”. It is the person carrying the suitcase and facing the difficulty. Use “我” as the subject when describing your own situation or needs.

带 “带” means carry or bring in “带着这个很重的行李箱”. Here it describes having the suitcase with the traveler while moving. Use “带 + object” when saying what you carry or bring.

着 “着” marks the accompanying state in “带着这个很重的行李箱”. It shows that the traveler is in the state of carrying the suitcase while dealing with the route. Use “verb + 着 + object” when an action or state accompanies another situation.

这 “这” means this and points to the particular suitcase in “这个很重的行李箱”. It identifies an object close to or relevant to the speaker. Use “这 + measure word + noun” to refer to a specific nearby item.

个 “个” is the general measure word in “这个很重的行李箱”. It connects “这” with the noun phrase “很重的行李箱”. Use “这/那 + 个 + noun” with many ordinary objects.

很 “很” intensifies the description “重” in “很重的行李箱”. It makes clear that the suitcase is heavy enough to affect the route. Use “很 + adjective” to give a strong description.

重 “重” means heavy in “很重的行李箱”. It describes the weight of the suitcase and explains why the extra walking may be difficult. Use “重” after a degree word such as “很” to describe an object’s weight.

行李箱 “行李箱” means suitcase in “这个很重的行李箱”. It is the object the traveler is carrying. Use “行李箱” when discussing luggage during travel, especially when asking for help with it.

可能 “可能” means possibly or might in “可能会很困难”. It presents the difficulty as a possibility rather than a certainty. Use “可能 + situation” when explaining an uncertain result.

会 “会” helps express a possible result in “可能会很困难”. Together with “可能”, it says that the situation may become difficult. Use “会 + adjective or verb” for a likely or possible outcome.

困难 “困难” means difficult in “可能会很困难”. It describes the extra route as hard for the traveler because of the heavy suitcase. Use “很困难” to describe an action or situation that is hard to manage.

北 “北” means north in “北入口”. It identifies which entrance the traveler should use. Use “北 + place noun” when naming a northern entrance or other location.

入口 “入口” means entrance in “北入口”. It is the place beside which the alternative elevator is located. Use “入口” when giving directions to where people enter a building or station.

旁边 “旁边” means beside or next to in “北入口旁边的电梯”. It shows the elevator’s location in relation to the north entrance. Use “A旁边的B” to say that B is next to A.

只是 “只是” means just or merely in “只是要多走一小段路”. It presents the additional walking as the only drawback of using the alternative elevator. Use “只是 + situation” to add a limitation or qualification.

要 “要” means need to or have to in “要多走一小段路”. Here it introduces the extra walking required by the alternative route. Use “要 + verb” to describe an action that will be necessary.

多 “多” means extra or more in “多走一小段路”. It shows that the traveler must walk beyond the usual distance. Use “多 + verb” when an action must be done additionally or for a greater amount.

走 “走” means walk or go in “多走一小段路”. Here it refers to walking the extra distance to reach the elevator or platform. Use “走 + distance” when describing walking a particular stretch.

小 “小” means small or short in “一小段路”. It reduces the size of the additional stretch being described. Use “小 + measure phrase” when describing a small amount or short stretch.

段 “段” is the measure word for a section or stretch in “一小段路”. It treats the road or walking distance as one short part. Use “一段 + 路” to refer to a stretch of road or path.

路 “路” means road or way in “一小段路”. Here it refers to the extra stretch the traveler must walk. Use “路” in directions or when describing a path someone takes.

你 “你” means you and addresses the traveler in “你能给我指一下方向吗？”. It identifies the person being asked to provide directions. Use “你” when speaking directly to one person.

给 “给” means to or for in “给我指一下方向”. It marks the person who should receive the pointing or direction, namely “我”. Use “给 + person + verb” when an action is done for or toward someone.

指 “指” means point or indicate in “指一下方向”. The traveler asks the other person to indicate which way to go. Use “指 + direction or place” when asking someone to point something out.

一下 “一下” softens or limits the request in “指一下方向”, making it sound like a brief act of pointing. It is written with “一” and “下” as the combined expression “一下”, but the whole expression works together here. Use “verb + 一下” for a brief, casual request.

方向 “方向” means direction in “指一下方向”. It is what the traveler asks the staff member to indicate. Use “指方向” or “告诉我方向” when asking how to go somewhere.

吗 “吗” turns the preceding statement into a yes-or-no question in “你能给我指一下方向吗？”. It appears at the end of the question. Use “statement + 吗” for a question expecting confirmation or denial.

还是 “还是” means or when offering an alternative in “还是跟着标志走就可以？”. The speaker asks whether staff should point the way or whether following signs is enough. Use “A还是B” when asking someone to choose between two possibilities.

跟着 “跟着” means follow or following in “跟着标志走”. It tells the traveler to move while using the signs as guidance. Use “跟着 + guide or person + verb” when following directions.

标志 “标志” means sign or signs in “跟着标志走” and “蓝色标志”. It refers to the station signs that guide the traveler. Use “跟着 + 标志 + 走” when giving directions based on posted signs.

就 “就” means just or then in “跟着标志走就可以”. It shows that following the signs is sufficient. Use “verb + 就可以” to say that doing that action is enough.

经过 “经过” means go past or pass through in “经过售票机后”. It describes passing the ticket machines as the first point in the route. Use “经过 + place or object” when giving directions through a location.

售票机 “售票机” means ticket machine in “经过售票机后”. It is a landmark the traveler should pass while following the route. Use “售票机” when referring to a machine for buying tickets at a station.

后 “后” means after in “经过售票机后”. It places the next action after passing the ticket machines. Use “verb or event + 后” to connect an action with what happens afterward.

蓝色 “蓝色” means blue in “蓝色标志”. It identifies the color of the signs the traveler should follow. Use “蓝色 + noun” when describing a blue object.

还 “还” means still in “我还能在火车开走前赶到吗？”. It asks whether reaching the train remains possible despite the longer route. Use “还 + verb” when asking whether an action is still possible or continues to apply.

在 “在” means at or in and appears in the time expression “在火车开走前”. It places the event of reaching the train before another event. Use “在 + time expression + 前” to refer to an action before a stated time or event.

火车 “火车” means train in “火车开走前”. It is the train the traveler is trying to catch. Use “火车” when talking about traveling by train or a train’s movement.

开走 “开走” means leave or depart in “火车开走前”. It describes the train moving away from the station. Use “vehicle + 开走” when saying that a vehicle departs.

前 “前” means before in “火车开走前”. It marks the deadline by which the traveler must arrive. Use “event + 前” to say that something happens before an event.

赶到 “赶到” means get to a place in time in “赶到”. The traveler is asking whether they can reach the train before it departs. Use “赶到 + place” when emphasizing arriving in time.

如果 “如果” means if and introduces the condition “如果你现在出发”. It sets up the condition for arriving with time to spare. Use “如果 + condition，result” for a conditional statement.

现在 “现在” means now in “你现在出发”. It identifies the immediate time when the traveler should leave. Use “现在 + verb” when telling someone to do something at this moment.

出发 “出发” means set off or depart in “现在出发”. It refers to beginning the journey toward the platform or train. Use “出发” when talking about leaving a place to start a trip or route.

应该 “应该” means should or ought to in “应该能提前赶到那里”. It gives a reasonable expectation that the traveler will arrive early enough. Use “应该 + verb” when making a likely prediction or giving advice.

提前 “提前” means ahead of time or early in “提前赶到那里”. It shows that the traveler should arrive before the necessary time. Use “提前 + verb” when doing something earlier than a deadline or expected time.

那里 “那里” means there in “赶到那里”. It refers to the destination already understood from the conversation, such as the train or platform area. Use “那里” to point to a place away from the speaker.

往 “往” means toward in “往那边走”. It marks the direction of movement. Use “往 + direction or place + verb” when saying which way someone should go.

那边 “那边” means that way or over there in “往那边走”. It points to the direction indicated by the staff member. Use “往那边走” when directing someone toward a visible or understood area.

路上 “路上” means on the way in “如果路上需要帮助”. It refers to the period or place while the traveler is moving toward the destination. Use “路上” when talking about something that happens during a journey.

需要 “需要” means need or require in “需要帮助”. It introduces something the traveler may require while traveling. Use “需要 + noun” to state a need, or “需要 + verb” when an action is needed.

帮助 “帮助” means help in “需要帮助”. It is the assistance the traveler may need on the way. Use “需要帮助” when asking for or describing a need for assistance.

问 “问” means ask in “问闸口的工作人员”. It tells the traveler to ask the gate staff for assistance. Use “问 + person” when saying whom to ask, or “问 + person + question” when asking someone for information.

闸口 “闸口” means gate or ticket gate in “闸口的工作人员”. It identifies the station area where the relevant staff work. Use “闸口的 + person” to identify someone working at the gate.

工作人员 “工作人员” means staff or staff member in “闸口的工作人员”. It refers to the people working at the station gate who can provide help. Use “工作人员” when asking an employee at a public facility for assistance.

Grammar Points

跟着 + 名词 + 动词

跟着标志走。

Gēnzhe biāozhì zǒu.

Follow the signs.

跟着放在名词前，表示按照某人或某物的指引行动。

往 + 地点/方向 + 走

往北入口那边走。

Wǎng běi rùkǒu nàbiān zǒu.

Head toward the north entrance.

往表示移动的方向，后面接地点或方向，走放在最后。

Chinese Vocabulary

到达 verb

dádào to reach; to arrive at

电梯 noun

diàntī elevator

很重 phrase

hěn zhòng very heavy

路线 noun

lùxiàn route

目前 adv

mùqián at the moment; currently

请问 phrase

qǐngwèn excuse me; may I ask

使用 verb

shǐyòng to use

维修 verb

wéixiū to be under maintenance; to repair

无障碍 adj

wú zhàng'ài accessible; barrier-free

暂时 adv

zànshí temporarily; for the time being

站台 noun

zhàntái platform

Quiz

Spelling

Tap the letters to spell the word.

at the moment; currently

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目前

accessible; barrier-free

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无障碍

route

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路线

to use

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使用