图书馆在哪儿

Túshūguǎn zài nǎr

Where Is the Library

Pattern 1

Qǐng wèn, túshūguǎn zài nǎr? —— Jiù zài nàr.

Meaning:Excuse me, where is the library? —— It is right over there.

Essential inquiry frame for locations: 请问 (Excuse me) + [Place] + 在哪儿 (zài nǎr)?

Pattern 2

Duìbuqǐ, wǒ bù zhīdào.

Meaning:I'm sorry, I don't know.

Polite apology when unable to help with directions.

Pattern 3

Nǐ qù nǎr? —— Wǒ qù Tiān'ānmén.

Meaning:Where are you going? —— I'm going to Tian'anmen.

Asking destination: Subject + 去 (qù) + 哪儿 (nǎr)? Reply: Subject + 去 + [Destination].