How to Say ‘The small shop ahead’ in Simplified Chinese
前面小店
qián miàn xiǎo diàn
[chyen-myen shyaow-dyen]
Phrase Breakdown
前面
qián miàn
[chyen-myen]
ahead; in front
Refers to a place further forward from where you are now.
前面有一家便利店，可以换零钱。
There is a convenience store ahead where you can change money.
小店
xiǎo diàn
[shyaow-dyen]
small shop
A small local store, often useful for buying something or breaking a large bill.
前面小店一般都能找开一点零钱。
Small shops up ahead can usually break some change.
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