How to Say ‘Turn left at the intersection.’ in Simplified Chinese
在路口左转。
zài lù kǒu zuǒ zhuǎn
[zài lùkǒu dzwo-jwan]
💬 Usage Tip: The place comes before the action: 在 + place + action. Swap in a landmark like 在银行右转 "turn right at the bank".
Phrase Breakdown
在
zài
[zài]
at
A preposition indicating location or position.
他在房间里。
He is in the room.
路口
lù kǒu
[lùkǒu]
intersection; crossing
The place where two or more roads meet.
下一个路口停车。
Stop at the next intersection.
左转
zuǒ zhuǎn
[dzwo-jwan]
turn left
A direction used when telling someone to go to the left.
到路口以后左转。
Turn left after reaching the intersection.
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