护照 (hù zhào): Translation, Pronunciation and Example Sentences

The Chinese word 护照 means “passport” in English. It is an official document issued by a country’s government that allows its citizens to travel abroad. The passport contains personal information about the holder, such as their name, date of birth, nationality, and photograph. It is required for international travel and serves as a form of identification. When traveling, individuals must present their passport at immigration checkpoints, and it may also be required for other purposes such as opening a bank account or obtaining a visa.

Translation

Noun: passport

Pronunciation

Example Sentences

ChinesePinyinEngish
我的护照已经过期了wǒ de hùzhào yǐjīng guòqīleMy passport has already expired
请出示您的有效护照qǐng chūshì nín de yǒuxiào hùzhàoPlease present your valid passport
我需要办理护照延期手续wǒ xūyào bànlǐ hùzhào yánqī shǒuxùI need to apply for a passport extension
护照上的个人信息需要保密hùzhào shàng de gèrén xìnxī xūyào bǎomìPersonal information on the passport needs to be kept confidential
我的护照丢了,怎么办?wǒ de hùzhào diūle, zěnme bàn?I lost my passport, what should I do?
护照照片需要符合规定hùzhào zhàopiàn xūyào fúhé guīdìngPassport photos need to meet the requirements
我需要办理新护照,因为旧的已经损坏了wǒ xūyào bànlǐ xīn hùzhào, yīnwèi jiù de yǐjīng sǔnhuài leI need to apply for a new passport because the old one is already damaged
护照办理需要一定的时间hùzhào bànlǐ xūyào yīdìng de shíjiānPassport application takes a certain amount of time

HSK

护照 is part of HSK Level 3 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 2.

Learning Card

Learning card for Chinese word 护照 with Pinyin and English Translation