How to Say ‘Where is it?’ in Simplified Chinese
在哪里？
zài nǎ lǐ
[dzeye nah lee]
💬 Usage Tip: Put any place before 在哪里 (zài nǎ lǐ) to ask where it is: 厕所在哪里？ "Where's the toilet?". In speech, the two third tones of 哪里 are said (ná li).
Phrase Breakdown
在
zài
[dzeye]
to be at; in; on
Used to show location or position.
洗手间在二楼。
The restroom is on the second floor.
哪里
nǎ lǐ
[nah lee]
where
A question word meaning 'where,' used to ask about location.
你家在哪里？
Where is your home?
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