Movie Nights: Everyday Phrases for a Night Out

Friday, July 18, 2025

Going to the movies is a popular pastime in China, and knowing the right phrases can make your experience even more enjoyable. Whether you're buying tickets, finding your seat, or getting snacks, these phrases will help you navigate the cinema with ease.

Finding Your Seat
Once you have your tickets, these phrases will help you find your way to your seat:

  1. Where is theater number 5?

    五号厅在哪里？

    Wǔ hào tīng zài nǎlǐ?
  2. Excuse me, which way to row 10?

    请问第十排怎么走？
    
Qǐngwèn dì shí pái zěnme zǒu?
  3. Is this seat taken?

    这个座位有人吗？

    Zhège zuòwèi yǒu rén ma?

Getting Snacks
No movie night is complete without snacks. Use these phrases at the concession stand:

  1. I'd like a large popcorn and a soda.

    我要一大份爆米花和一杯汽水。
    
Wǒ yào yī dà fèn bàomǐhuā hé yī bēi qìshuǐ.
  2. Do you have any combo deals?

    你们有套餐吗？

    Nǐmen yǒu tàocān ma?
  3. What flavors of ice cream do you have?
    
你们有什么口味的冰淇淋？

    Nǐmen yǒu shé me kǒuwèi de bīngqílín?

During the Movie
To ensure a smooth and enjoyable movie-watching experience, these phrases will be useful:

  1. Excuse me, can you move your seat back a bit?

    对不起，你能把座位往后移一点吗？

    Duìbùqǐ, nǐ néng bǎ zuòwèi wǎng hòu yí yīdiǎn ma?
  2. Where is the restroom?

    洗手间在哪里？

    Xǐshǒujiān zài nǎlǐ?
  3. Can you please turn off your phone?

    请你关掉手机好吗？

    Qǐng nǐ guāndiào shǒujī hǎo ma?

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