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警察与边检用语·32 phrases·pinyin & native audio

You are the officer. You work in the U.S. and you have just met someone who speaks Chinese. Every phrase below is something you say to them.

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At a traffic stop拦车检查

  • 请把车停到路边。
    Qǐng bǎ chē tíng dào lùbiān.
    Please pull over to the side of the road.
  • 请把车熄火。
    Qǐng bǎ chē xīhuǒ.
    Please turn off the engine.
  • 请把车窗摇下来。
    Qǐng bǎ chēchuāng yáo xiàlái.
    Please roll down your window.
  • 请出示驾驶证和行驶证。
    Qǐng chūshì jiàzhào hé xíngshìzhèng.
    Please show your driver license and registration.

Checking ID查验证件

  • 请出示你的证件。
    Qǐng chūshì nǐ de zhèngjiàn.
    Please show me your ID.
  • 请问你叫什么名字？
    Qǐngwèn nǐ jiào shénme míngzi?
    What is your name?
  • 你住在哪里？
    Nǐ zhù zài nǎlǐ?
    Where do you live?
  • 请在这里签字。
    Qǐng zài zhèlǐ qiānzì.
    Please sign here.

When you do not speak Chinese语言不通时

  • 你会说英语吗？
    Nǐ huì shuō Yīngyǔ ma?
    Do you speak English?
  • 请说慢一点。
    Qǐng shuō màn yìdiǎn.
    Please speak a little slower.
  • 我听不太懂。
    Wǒ tīng bú tài dǒng.
    I do not quite understand.
  • 等一下，我叫翻译。
    Děng yíxià, wǒ jiào fānyì.
    One moment - I will call a translator.

Directing & safety指挥与安全

  • 请跟我来。
    Qǐng gēn wǒ lái.
    Please come with me.
  • 请在这里等。
    Qǐng zài zhèlǐ děng.
    Please wait here.
  • 请退后。
    Qǐng tuì hòu.
    Please step back.
  • 这里不能停车。
    Zhèlǐ bù néng tíng chē.
    You cannot park here.
  • 请走人行道。
    Qǐng zǒu rénxíngdào.
    Please use the sidewalk.

Emergencies紧急情况

  • 你需要帮忙吗？
    Nǐ xūyào bāngmáng ma?
    Do you need help?
  • 你受伤了吗？
    Nǐ shòushāng le ma?
    Are you hurt?
  • 别担心，我们会帮你。
    Bié dānxīn, wǒmen huì bāng nǐ.
    Do not worry, we will help you.
  • 有急事打 911。
    Yǒu jíshì dǎ 911.
    In an emergency, call 911.
  • 救护车马上到。
    Jiùhùchē mǎshàng dào.
    The ambulance is on its way.

Wrapping up收尾

  • 谢谢配合。
    Xièxie pèihé.
    Thank you for your cooperation.
  • 你可以走了。
    Nǐ kěyǐ zǒu le.
    You are free to go.
  • 注意安全。
    Zhùyì ānquán.
    Stay safe.

At the border & customs边检与海关

  • 请出示护照。
    Qǐng chūshì hùzhào.
    Please show your passport.
  • 请出示签证。
    Qǐng chūshì qiānzhèng.
    Please show your visa.
  • 你来美国做什么？
    Nǐ lái Měiguó zuò shénme?
    What is the purpose of your visit?
  • 你打算待多久？
    Nǐ dǎsuàn dāi duōjiǔ?
    How long do you plan to stay?
  • 你有返程机票吗？
    Nǐ yǒu fǎnchéng jīpiào ma?
    Do you have a return ticket?
  • 请看镜头。
    Qǐng kàn jìngtóu.
    Please look at the camera.
  • 请把行李放在这里。
    Qǐng bǎ xíngli fàng zài zhèlǐ.
    Please put your luggage here.

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