Sports and Fitness: Common Mandarin Phrases for Gyms and Sports Centers

Thursday, April 17, 2025

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

  1. I would like to join the gym. 
    我想加入健身房。
    Wǒ xiǎng jiārù jiànshēnfáng。
  2. Do you have a membership card? 
    你们有会员卡吗？
    Nǐmen yǒu huìyuán kǎ ma?
  3. What are the membership fees? 
    会员费是多少？
    Huìyuán fèi shì duōshǎo?

At the Gym

  1. Where is the locker room? 
    更衣室在哪里？
    Gēngyī shì zài nǎlǐ?
  2. How do I use this machine? 
    这个器械怎么用？
    Zhège qìxiè zěnme yòng?
  3. 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

  1. Do you have swimming classes? 
    你们有游泳课程吗？
    Nǐmen yǒu yóuyǒng kèchéng ma?
  2. Is there a lifeguard on duty? 
    这里有救生员值班吗？
    Zhèlǐ yǒu jiùshēng yuán zhíbān ma?
  3. 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

  1. Can I book a badminton court? 
    我可以预订羽毛球场吗？
    Wǒ kěyǐ yùdìng yǔmáoqiú chǎng ma?
  2. What time is the basketball court available? 
    篮球场什么时间有空？
    Lánqiú chǎng shénme shíjiān yǒu kòng?
  3. Are there any tennis rackets for rent? 
    有网球拍出租吗？
    Yǒu wǎngqiú pāi chūzū ma?

Fitness Classes

  1. What fitness classes do you offer? 
    你们提供什么健身课程？
    Nǐmen tígōng shénme jiànshēn kèchéng?
  2. How long is the yoga class? 
    瑜伽课多长时间？
    Yújiā kè duō cháng shíjiān?
  3. Do I need to bring my own mat? 
    我需要自带瑜伽垫吗？
    Wǒ xūyào zì dài yújiā diàn ma?

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