How to Say “Passport” in Chinese
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"Passport" in Chinese is 护照 (hù zhào). 护照 (hùzhào, literally "protecting document") is the universal word for passport. Hotels, train stations, HSK test centers, and most official transactions in China require a passport; carry it on you, not in the hotel safe.
Primary translation
护照
hù zhào
Traditional: 護照
When to use it
护照 (hùzhào, literally "protecting document") is the universal word for passport. Hotels, train stations, HSK test centers, and most official transactions in China require a passport; carry it on you, not in the hotel safe. 签证 (qiānzhèng) is visa. For a photocopy use 复印 (fùyìn): 我去复印护照 (I will photocopy my passport). Lost passport = 护照丢了; go to your embassy and file a 报警 (police report) immediately; the combination is needed for replacement.
Example sentences
请出示您的护照。
Qǐng chūshì nín de hùzhào.
Please show your passport.
我的护照丢了，怎么办？
Wǒ de hùzhào diū le, zěnme bàn?
I lost my passport, what should I do?
我需要护照复印件。
Wǒ xūyào hùzhào fùyìnjiàn.
I need a photocopy of my passport.
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