When engaging in sports and fitness activities in China, you'll find these common Mandarin phrases useful for navigating gyms and sports centers.
Joining a Gym
- I would like to join the gym.
我想加入健身房。
Wǒ xiǎng jiārù jiànshēnfáng。 - Do you have a membership card?
你们有会员卡吗？
Nǐmen yǒu huìyuán kǎ ma? - What are the membership fees?
会员费是多少？
Huìyuán fèi shì duōshǎo?
At the Gym
- Where is the locker room?
更衣室在哪里？
Gēngyī shì zài nǎlǐ? - How do I use this machine?
这个器械怎么用？
Zhège qìxiè zěnme yòng? - Can I book a personal trainer?
我可以预约私人教练吗？
Wǒ kěyǐ yùyuē sīrén jiàoliàn ma?
In the Pool Area
- Do you have swimming classes?
你们有游泳课程吗？
Nǐmen yǒu yóuyǒng kèchéng ma? - Is there a lifeguard on duty?
这里有救生员值班吗？
Zhèlǐ yǒu jiùshēng yuán zhíbān ma? - Where can I get a towel?
我可以在哪里拿到毛巾？
Wǒ kěyǐ zài nǎlǐ ná dào máojīn?
Booking a Sports Court
- Can I book a badminton court?
我可以预订羽毛球场吗？
Wǒ kěyǐ yùdìng yǔmáoqiú chǎng ma? - What time is the basketball court available?
篮球场什么时间有空？
Lánqiú chǎng shénme shíjiān yǒu kòng? - Are there any tennis rackets for rent?
有网球拍出租吗？
Yǒu wǎngqiú pāi chūzū ma?
Fitness Classes
- What fitness classes do you offer?
你们提供什么健身课程？
Nǐmen tígōng shénme jiànshēn kèchéng? - How long is the yoga class?
瑜伽课多长时间？
Yújiā kè duō cháng shíjiān? - Do I need to bring my own mat?
我需要自带瑜伽垫吗？
Wǒ xūyào zì dài yújiā diàn ma?