Chinese Railway Station Vocabulary
Practice useful Chinese words for taking a train in China, from security check to boarding.
The Real Railway Station
China’s railway stations are busy travel hubs, especially during holidays. Knowing words like boarding gate, waiting area, and train schedule helps learners move through the station with confidence.
Chinese Railway Station Vocabulary
7 essential Chinese words you’ll use at a railway station — with pinyin, English meaning, and an example sentence.
- 高铁gāotiěHigh-speed train
高铁将在五分钟后到达。 · Gāotiě jiāng zài wǔ fēnzhōng hòu dàodá.The high-speed train will arrive in five minutes.
- 安检ānjiǎnSecurity check
请把您的包通过安检。 · Qǐng bǎ nín de bāo tōngguò ānjiǎn.Please put your bag through the security check.
- 检票口jiǎnpiàokǒuBoarding gate
我的检票口在二楼A12。 · Wǒ de jiǎnpiàokǒu zài èr lóu A12.My boarding gate is A12 on the second floor.
- 行李推车xínglǐ tuīchēLuggage cart
您可以在入口附近借用行李推车。 · Nín kěyǐ zài rùkǒu fùjìn jièyòng xíngli tuīchē.You can borrow a luggage cart near the entrance.
- 候车区hòuchēqūWaiting area
候车区有舒适的座位和免费Wi-Fi。 · Hòuchēqū yǒu shūshì de zuòwèi hé miǎnfèi Wi-Fi.The waiting area has comfortable seats and free Wi-Fi.
- 站台zhàntáiPlatform
请在站台上站在黄线后面。 · Qǐng zài zhàntái shàng zhànzài huángxiàn hòumian.Please stand behind the yellow line on the platform.
- 列车时刻表lièchē shíkèbiǎoTrain schedule
查看列车时刻表。 · Chákàn lièchē shíkèbiǎo.Check the train schedule.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What Chinese words do you need at a railway station?
- This railway station vocabulary list covers 7 essential Chinese words, including High-speed train, Security check, Boarding gate, Luggage cart, Waiting area. Each word comes with pinyin and an example sentence so you can use it in context.
- How do you say common railway station phrases in Chinese?
- Useful railway station vocabulary includes 高铁 (gāotiě) – High-speed train; 安检 (ānjiǎn) – Security check; 检票口 (jiǎnpiàokǒu) – Boarding gate, and more in the full list above — each with pinyin and an example sentence.
- Is this Chinese railway station vocabulary good for beginners?
- Yes. These are everyday, beginner-friendly words. In the LingoTouch app each one includes native audio and pinyin, so you can learn the pronunciation as well as the meaning.
- How can I practice these Chinese railway station words?
- In LingoTouch you learn railway station vocabulary by tapping real objects in the scene, then practice with listening and speaking exercises — turning this word list into words you can actually use.
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