Tourists in China usually speak Chinese for three things: being cordial, buying something, and asking directions. So here are 10 essential expressions that will allow you do these essential things.

1

多少钱？

Duōshao qián?

How much?

2

我只是看看。

Wǒ zhǐ shì kànkan.

I'm just looking.

3

请给我看看那个。

Qǐng gěi wǒ kànkan nàge.

Please show me that one.

4

对不起，我听不懂。

Duìbuqǐ, wǒ tīng bu dǒng.

Sorry, I can't understand.

5

对不起，你能帮助我吗？

Duìbuqǐ, nǐ néng bāngzhù wǒ ma?

Excuse me! Could you help me please?

6

我在哪里可以得到……？

Wǒ zài nǎlǐ kěyǐ dédào……?

Where can I get.....?

7

我怎么到……？

Wǒ zěnme dào……?

How do I get to....?

8

卫生间/洗手间在哪里？

Wèishēngjiān / xǐshǒujiān zài nǎlǐ?

Where is the restroom/toilet?

9

这里可以上网吗？WIFI密码是多少？

Zhèlǐ kěyǐ shàngwǎng ma? WIFI mìmǎ shì duōshao?

Can I use the internet here? What is the WIFI code?

10

我可以把行李放在这里一会儿吗？

Wǒ kěyǐ bǎ xínglǐ fàng zài zhèlǐ yíhuìr ma?

Can I leave my luggage here for a little w