How to Say ‘Where is the check-in counter?’ in Simplified Chinese
值机柜台在哪里？
zhí jī guì tái zài nǎ lǐ
[jir-jee gway-tai dzeye nah-lee]
💬 Usage Tip: [在哪里？] is a very reusable way to ask where something is: [洗手间在哪里？] (Where is the bathroom?), [登机口在哪里？] (Where is the gate?).
Phrase Breakdown
值机
zhí jī
[jir-jee]
check in
To complete pre-flight procedures with the airline.
我们需要先值机才能拿到登机牌。
We need to check in first before getting the boarding pass.
柜台
guì tái
[gway-tai]
counter; service desk
The staffed desk where check-in or other airport services are handled.
那个柜台人比较少。
There are fewer people at that counter.
在哪里？
zài nǎ lǐ
where is it?
A common way to ask location.
洗手间在哪里？
Where is the restroom?
Words in this phrase
在
zài
[dzeye]
at; in; located at
A common word used to show location or presence somewhere.
我的护照在包里。
My passport is in the bag.
哪里
nǎ lǐ
[nah-lee]
where
A question word used to ask about location.
洗手间在哪里？
Where is the restroom?
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