How to Say ‘It's a two-minute walk.’ in Simplified Chinese
走两分钟就到
zǒu liǎng fēn zhōng jiù dào
[zǒu lyahng fēnzhōng jyoh daow]
Phrase Breakdown
走两分钟
zǒu liǎng fēn zhōng
walk two minutes
This tells you how long the walk is. 两 (liǎng) means 'two' and is used before measure words.
走两分钟就行。
Just walk two minutes.
Words in this phrase
走
zǒu
[zǒu]
to walk
Refers to the action of moving with your feet.
在宣纸上轻轻走笔。
Gently walk the brush on the rice paper.
两
liǎng
[lyahng]
two
The form 两 is used before measure words, as in 两个 meaning two of something.
我最近在比较两个工作机会。
I’ve recently been comparing two job opportunities.
分钟
fēn zhōng
[fēnzhōng]
minute
A unit of time, 60 seconds.
等我五分钟。
Wait for me five minutes.
就到
jiù dào
and you're there
就 (jiù) means 'then' or 'right away'. 到 (dào) means 'to arrive'. Both are fourth tone.
马上就到。
We'll be there soon.
Words in this phrase
就
jiù
[jyoh]
then; just
就 makes the invitation sound like the obvious next move.
那就先陪我喝一杯，别光嘴上厉害。
Then have a drink with me first—don’t just be impressive with your words.
到
dào
[daow]
to arrive; to reach
Means to get to a place or arrive at a destination.
前面那个酒店就到。
We’re arriving at that hotel ahead.
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