Jakarta travel vocabulary in English and Chinese: 100 useful words with English pronunciation, simplified Chinese, Hanyu Pinyin, meanings and example sentences.
A good trip begins with a few clear questions! Jakarta gives you plenty of chances to use practical English: at the airport, at hotel reception and when finding your way across the city. Start with the words that solve a real problem, then enjoy the places you came to see.
中文导读：欢迎来到雅加达！从机场到酒店，再到城市探索，清楚的英语问题能让旅程更顺畅。先学证件、航班、住宿和路线用语，再把旅行见闻写成自己的故事。
How to use this Jakarta vocabulary guide
The English place name is approximately juh-KAR-tuh; the Chinese name is 雅加达 (Yǎ jiā dá). English respelling is an approximate reading aid, with stressed syllables in capitals. Hanyu Pinyin pronounces the Chinese translation, not the English headword. Each definition matches the sense used in the example; other dictionary senses may differ.
Before travelling: use words 1–30 to read your itinerary and ask about your flight. Check actual entry requirements with Indonesian immigration and your airline; the vocabulary table does not determine eligibility.
At the hotel: use words 31–80. Practise stating your booking reference, checking what is included and reporting a problem clearly.
Out in Jakarta: use words 81–100 with the city notes and conversations. Keep the address of your accommodation available in its original local form.
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The 100 words · City history and visiting notes · Six bilingual conversations · Meaning distinctions · The Fencing Method · Writing model · Practice · Continue with eduKate · Questions · Sources
Top 100 vocabulary for visiting and touring Jakarta
Choose a small group of words for today’s task. Read the example aloud, make one change that fits your own situation and check that the meaning still holds.
Words 1–10: Travel Documents and Arrival
| No. | English · pronunciation | 中文 · 拼音 | Meaning · useful example sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | passport PAHS-port | 护照 hù zhào | An official document identifying a person for international travel. Please keep your passport ready. |
| 2 | visa VEE-zuh | 签证 qiān zhèng | An official authorisation relating to entry, stay or transit under specified conditions. Which visa applies to my journey? |
| 3 | immigration im-ih-GRAY-shun | 出入境管理 chū rù jìng guǎn lǐ | The official process of checking people entering or leaving a country. Where do we go for immigration? |
| 4 | expiry ik-SPY-uh-ree | 到期 dào qī | The end of a document’s period of validity. Please check the passport’s expiry date. |
| 5 | arrival uh-RY-vul | 抵达 dǐ dá | The act or time of reaching a destination. What is our expected arrival time? |
| 6 | departure dih-PAH-chuh | 出发 chū fā | The act or time of leaving. Has the departure time changed? |
| 7 | entry EN-tree | 入境 rù jìng | The act of entering a place or country. What documents are required for entry? |
| 8 | exit EK-sit | 出口 chū kǒu | A way out of a building or enclosed area. Which exit leads to the pickup area? |
| 9 | declaration dek-luh-RAY-shun | 申报 shēn bào | A formal statement giving information to an authority. Where can I find the declaration form? |
| 10 | validity vuh-LID-ih-tee | 有效期 yǒu xiào qī | The period during which a document remains valid. How much validity remains on this document? |
Words 11–20: Flights and Airport Buildings
| No. | English · pronunciation | 中文 · 拼音 | Meaning · useful example sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | flight flyt | 航班 háng bān | A journey made by an aircraft. Is our flight on time? |
| 12 | airline AIR-lyn | 航空公司 háng kōng gōng sī | A company providing air transport. Which airline operates this flight? |
| 13 | airport AIR-port | 机场 jī chǎng | A place where aircraft arrive and depart and passengers are handled. How far is the airport from our hotel? |
| 14 | terminal TER-mih-nul | 航站楼 háng zhàn lóu | An airport building used for passenger services. Which terminal should we use? |
| 15 | check-in CHEK-in | 值机 zhí jī | The process of registering for a flight and, when needed, handing over baggage. When does check-in close? |
| 16 | baggage BAG-ij | 行李 xíng li | Bags and belongings carried on a journey. Where can I collect my baggage? |
| 17 | suitcase SOOT-kays | 旅行箱 lǚ xíng xiāng | A case used to carry clothes and other travel items. My suitcase has a blue handle. |
| 18 | backpack BAK-pak | 背包 bēi bāo | A bag carried on the back. May I keep this backpack with me? |
| 19 | cabin KAB-in | 客舱 kè cāng | The part of an aircraft where passengers sit. Is this bag allowed in the cabin? |
| 20 | overhead locker OH-vuh-hed LOK-uh | 头顶行李舱 tóu dǐng xíng li cāng | A storage compartment above passengers’ seats. Is there space in the overhead locker? |
Words 21–30: Flight Connections and Changes
| No. | English · pronunciation | 中文 · 拼音 | Meaning · useful example sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | direct dih-REKT | 直达的 zhí dá de | In flight descriptions, operating under one flight number, possibly with an intermediate stop. Is this a direct flight with a stop? |
| 22 | nonstop NON-stop | 不停站的 bù tíng zhàn de | Making the journey without an intermediate stop. We would prefer a nonstop flight. |
| 23 | connection kuh-NEK-shun | 转机衔接 zhuǎn jī xián jiē | An onward flight linked to an earlier flight in a journey. Do we have enough time for the connection? |
| 24 | transfer TRANS-fuh | 接送 jiē sòng | Transport arranged between places such as an airport and hotel. Is an airport transfer available? |
| 25 | layover LAY-oh-vuh | 中转停留 zhōng zhuǎn tíng liú | A period of waiting between parts of a journey. How long is the layover? |
| 26 | delayed dih-LAYD | 延误的 yán wù de | Taking place later than planned. Our flight is delayed. |
| 27 | cancelled KAN-suld | 已取消的 yǐ qǔ xiāo de | Called off rather than taking place. Has the flight been cancelled? |
| 28 | rerouted ree-ROO-tid | 改道的 gǎi dào de | Directed along a different route. The journey has been rerouted. |
| 29 | priority pry-OR-ih-tee | 优先 yōu xiān | The right or status of being dealt with before others. Who is eligible for priority boarding? |
| 30 | clearance KLEER-uns | 通关许可 tōng guān xǔ kě | Official permission to proceed after required checks. Do we need further clearance before leaving this area? |
Words 31–40: Hotel Reservations and Services
| No. | English · pronunciation | 中文 · 拼音 | Meaning · useful example sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | reservation rez-uh-VAY-shun | 预订 yù dìng | An arrangement to keep accommodation or a service for someone. I have a reservation for two nights. |
| 32 | booking reference BOOK-ing REF-uh-runs | 预订编号 yù dìng biān hào | A code identifying a particular reservation. Here is my booking reference. |
| 33 | reception rih-SEP-shun | 接待处 jiē dài chù | The area where a hotel’s guests receive help and register. Could you direct me to reception? |
| 34 | guest gest | 住客 zhù kè | A person staying in accommodation or being welcomed by a host. Is this entrance for hotel guests? |
| 35 | vacancy VAY-kuhn-see | 空房 kōng fáng | An available room or other unoccupied place. Do you have a vacancy tonight? |
| 36 | occupancy OK-yuh-pun-see | 入住人数 rù zhù rén shù | The number of people using a room in the booking context. What is the maximum occupancy of this room? |
| 37 | amenity uh-MEN-ih-tee | 便利设施 biàn lì shè shī | A feature or service that makes a stay more comfortable. Which amenities are included? |
| 38 | concierge kon-see-AIRZH | 礼宾服务人员 lǐ bīn fú wù rén yuán | A hotel staff member helping guests with arrangements and local information. Could the concierge help us plan a route? |
| 39 | lobby LOB-ee | 大堂 dà táng | The main entrance and waiting area of a building. Let’s meet in the lobby. |
| 40 | suite sweet | 套房 tào fáng | Hotel accommodation with connected rooms or distinct living and sleeping areas. Does the suite have a separate sitting room? |
Words 41–50: Beds and Personal Supplies
| No. | English · pronunciation | 中文 · 拼音 | Meaning · useful example sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | bed bed | 床 chuáng | Furniture used for sleeping. How many beds are in the room? |
| 42 | mattress MAT-rus | 床垫 chuáng diàn | The padded support placed on a bed. Could you check the mattress? |
| 43 | pillow PIL-oh | 枕头 zhěn tou | A cushion used to support the head in bed. May I have an extra pillow? |
| 44 | blanket BLANG-kit | 毯子 tǎn zi | A covering used to keep someone warm. Could you bring another blanket? |
| 45 | duvet DOO-vay | 羽绒被或填充被 yǔ róng bèi huò tián chōng bèi | A soft bed covering filled with down, feathers or other insulating material. Is there a lighter duvet available? |
| 46 | towel TOW-ul | 毛巾 máo jīn | An absorbent cloth used for drying. May we have two clean towels? |
| 47 | soap sohp | 肥皂 féi zào | A substance used with water for washing. There is no soap beside the basin. |
| 48 | shampoo sham-POO | 洗发水 xǐ fà shuǐ | A product used for washing hair. Is shampoo provided? |
| 49 | toothbrush TOOTH-brush | 牙刷 yá shuā | A small brush used to clean teeth. Where can I buy a toothbrush? |
| 50 | toothpaste TOOTH-payst | 牙膏 yá gāo | A paste used with a toothbrush to clean teeth. I forgot to pack toothpaste. |
Words 51–60: Bathroom and Room Facilities
| No. | English · pronunciation | 中文 · 拼音 | Meaning · useful example sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | bathroom BAH-throom | 浴室 yù shì | A room containing washing facilities and sometimes a toilet. Does the room have a private bathroom? |
| 52 | shower SHOW-uh | 淋浴 lín yù | A facility that sprays water for washing the body. The shower is not working. |
| 53 | bathtub BAH-th-tub | 浴缸 yù gāng | A container large enough to bathe in. Does this room have a bathtub? |
| 54 | toilet TOY-lit | 马桶 mǎ tǒng | A fixture used for disposing of bodily waste. The toilet will not flush. |
| 55 | tap tap | 水龙头 shuǐ lóng tóu | A device controlling the flow of water from a pipe. This tap is leaking. |
| 56 | hot water HOT WAW-tuh | 热水 rè shuǐ | Water heated above its usual supply temperature. There is no hot water in the shower. |
| 57 | hairdryer HAIR-dry-uh | 吹风机 chuī fēng jī | An electrical device blowing air to dry hair. Could I borrow a hairdryer? |
| 58 | minibar MIN-ee-bar | 迷你吧 mí nǐ bā | A small in-room supply of drinks and snacks, often charged separately. Are the minibar items included? |
| 59 | safe sayf | 保险箱 bǎo xiǎn xiāng | A secure container used for valuables. How do I operate the room safe? |
| 60 | wardrobe WOR-drohb | 衣柜 yī guì | A cupboard used for storing clothes. The extra blanket is in the wardrobe. |
Words 61–70: Meals, Laundry and Connectivity
| No. | English · pronunciation | 中文 · 拼音 | Meaning · useful example sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | breakfast BREK-fust | 早餐 zǎo cān | The first meal of the day. Is breakfast included in the reservation? |
| 62 | buffet BUUF-ay | 自助餐 zì zhù cān | A meal where food is laid out for diners to serve themselves. What time does the breakfast buffet begin? |
| 63 | laundry LAWN-dree | 洗衣服务 xǐ yī fú wù | The washing of clothes, or a service providing it. Is there a laundry service? |
| 64 | housekeeping HOWS-kee-ping | 客房清洁服务 kè fáng qīng jié fú wù | The service responsible for cleaning and maintaining guest rooms. Could housekeeping replace the towels? |
| 65 | wake-up call WAYK-up kawl | 叫醒电话 jiào xǐng diàn huà | A call arranged to wake someone at a specified time. May I arrange a wake-up call for six? |
| 66 | room service ROOM SUR-vis | 客房送餐服务 kè fáng sòng cān fú wù | A hotel service delivering food or drinks to a guest’s room. Is room service available this evening? |
| 67 | Wi-Fi WY-fy | 无线网络连接 wú xiàn wǎng luò lián jiē | Wireless networking used to connect devices to a local network. How do I connect to the hotel Wi-Fi? |
| 68 | password PAHS-wurd | 密码 mì mǎ | A secret sequence used to access an account or service. What is the guest Wi-Fi password? |
| 69 | network NET-wurk | 网络 wǎng luò | A system connecting devices so they can communicate. Which network should I select? |
| 70 | charger CHAR-juh | 充电器 chōng diàn qì | A device supplying power to recharge a battery. I left my charger in the room. |
Words 71–80: Reporting a Problem
| No. | English · pronunciation | 中文 · 拼音 | Meaning · useful example sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | complaint kuhm-PLAYNT | 投诉 tóu sù | A statement that something is wrong or unsatisfactory. I would like to make a complaint about the noise. |
| 72 | noisy NOY-zee | 吵闹的 chǎo nào de | Making or affected by a lot of noise. The room is noisy at night. |
| 73 | faulty FAWL-tee | 有故障的 yǒu gù zhàng de | Not working correctly because of a defect. The hairdryer appears to be faulty. |
| 74 | leaking LEE-king | 漏水的 lòu shuǐ de | Allowing liquid or gas to escape unintentionally. The pipe is leaking. |
| 75 | clogged klogd | 堵塞的 dǔ sè de | Blocked so that material cannot pass freely. The shower drain is clogged. |
| 76 | missing MIS-ing | 缺失的 quē shī de | Not present where expected. One towel is missing. |
| 77 | replacement rih-PLAYS-munt | 替换物 tì huàn wù | Something supplied instead of an unsuitable or absent item. Could you bring a replacement? |
| 78 | maintenance MAYN-tuh-nuns | 维修保养 wéi xiū bǎo yǎng | Work done to keep equipment or buildings in good condition. Could maintenance check the air conditioner? |
| 79 | assistance uh-SIS-tuns | 帮助 bāng zhù | Help provided to someone. Where can we get assistance? |
| 80 | emergency ih-MUR-jun-see | 紧急情况 jǐn jí qíng kuàng | A serious situation requiring immediate action. What should guests do in an emergency? |
Words 81–90: Finding Help and Locations
| No. | English · pronunciation | 中文 · 拼音 | Meaning · useful example sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | lost property LOST PROP-uh-tee | 失物 shī wù | Items accidentally left behind or lost. Where is the lost property desk? |
| 82 | identification eye-den-tih-fih-KAY-shun | 身份证明 shēn fèn zhèng míng | A document or information establishing who someone is. What identification do you need? |
| 83 | police station puh-LEES STAY-shun | 警察局 jǐng chá jú | A building where police staff work and receive reports. Where is the nearest police station? |
| 84 | contact number KON-takt NUM-buh | 联系电话 lián xì diàn huà | A telephone number used to reach a person or organisation. Could you write down the contact number? |
| 85 | address uh-DRES | 地址 dì zhǐ | Information identifying the location of a place. Please show the driver this address. |
| 86 | postcode POHST-kohd | 邮政编码 yóu zhèng biān mǎ | A code identifying an area for postal delivery. What postcode should I enter? |
| 87 | intersection in-tuh-SEK-shun | 交叉路口 jiāo chā lù kǒu | A place where roads meet or cross. Turn left after the next intersection. |
| 88 | landmark LAND-mark | 地标 dì biāo | A recognisable feature used to identify a location. Which landmark is closest to the hotel? |
| 89 | directions dih-REK-shunz | 路线指引 lù xiàn zhǐ yǐn | Instructions explaining how to reach a place. Could you give us directions to the museum? |
| 90 | shortcut SHORT-kut | 近路 jìn lù | A route shorter than the usual one. Is the shortcut suitable for walking? |
Words 91–100: City Areas and Everyday Shops
| No. | English · pronunciation | 中文 · 拼音 | Meaning · useful example sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | city centre SIT-ee SEN-tuh | 市中心 shì zhōng xīn | The central part of a city. Are we staying near the city centre? |
| 92 | suburb SUB-urb | 郊区 jiāo qū | An area outside or towards the edge of a city, often residential. This hotel is in a suburb. |
| 93 | district DIS-trikt | 区域 qū yù | A defined area within a city or region. Which district is this museum in? |
| 94 | high-rise HY-ryz | 高层建筑 gāo céng jiàn zhù | A building with many storeys. Our hotel is in a high-rise. |
| 95 | skyscraper SKY-skray-puh | 摩天大楼 mó tiān dà lóu | An exceptionally tall building. That skyscraper is visible from our window. |
| 96 | shopping mall SHOP-ing mawl | 购物中心 gòu wù zhōng xīn | A complex containing many shops. Is there a shopping mall nearby? |
| 97 | department store dih-PART-munt stor | 百货商店 bǎi huò shāng diàn | A large shop selling different kinds of goods in separate departments. The department store sells travel bags. |
| 98 | pharmacy FAR-muh-see | 药店 yào diàn | A place where medicines are dispensed or sold. Could you help me find a pharmacy? |
| 99 | supermarket SOO-puh-mar-kit | 超市 chāo shì | A large self-service shop selling food and household goods. Let’s buy water at the supermarket. |
| 100 | convenience store kuhn-VEE-nee-uns stor | 便利店 biàn lì diàn | A small shop selling everyday items. Is the convenience store still open? |
Jakarta: history and visiting notes
Keep practical arrangements clear, then make room for the city itself. Choose a few places and use their own current information when planning your day.
Soekarno–Hatta: start with the right terminal
Soekarno–Hatta serves the Jakarta area. Before leaving for the airport, check your airline’s current terminal and flight information. Read the difference between arrival and departure, then ask a precise question: “Which terminal should we use?” An airport transfer is transport to or from your accommodation; it is not automatically included in a reservation. Confirm the meeting point and arrangement with the provider. Check the airport operator’s flight-information page.
中文：苏加诺—哈达机场服务雅加达地区。出发前向航空公司确认当前航站楼和航班信息。酒店接送不一定包含在预订中，要另行确认安排。
Hotel reception: make the first conversation easy
Have your booking reference ready and ask which amenities are included. Breakfast, laundry, minibar items and room service are separate services; a room reservation does not establish that every one is free or available. If you need something, name it: “May I have an extra pillow?” is easier to answer than “Can you make the room better?”
中文：准备好预订编号，再询问包含哪些设施和服务。早餐、洗衣、迷你吧及客房送餐的收费与供应情况，应分别向酒店核实。
Monas: a landmark with a historical purpose
Monas, or Monumen Nasional, stands in Merdeka Square and commemorates Indonesian independence. Indonesia’s tourism ministry describes historical displays within its base. Use landmark for a recognisable location, then go a step further in your writing: explain what the monument commemorates. Consult current visitor information before planning access to particular areas; this guide does not promise an observation-deck visit. Read Indonesia’s official Monas introduction.
中文：莫纳斯国家纪念碑位于独立广场，纪念印度尼西亚独立。写作时不仅说它是地标，也说明其纪念意义。参观具体区域前，请核实最新开放安排。
Kota Tua: connect the old town with the timeline
Kota Tua is associated with the development of colonial Batavia. The official tourism guide introduces museums and historic places in this area. Choose one stop, read its own explanation and keep the historical period clear. Today’s district and yesterday’s town are related, but they are not identical descriptions. A hotel address or a landmark can help with the journey; a checked museum label helps with the history. Explore Kota Tua through Indonesia’s tourism guide.
中文：老城区与殖民时期巴达维亚的发展有关。选择一个场馆，读清它自己的历史说明，再把年代与地点联系起来。今天的区域名称与过去的城镇范围并不一定相同。
City districts: plan a manageable day
A map can help you group nearby activities instead of choosing places only because their names sound familiar. Check the actual district and address, allow for travel time and ask whether a suggested shortcut is suitable for walking. High-rise and skyscraper both describe tall buildings, but skyscraper generally suggests exceptional height. Neither tells you how easy the surrounding streets are to navigate. Plan with Jakarta’s official tourism portal.
中文：把相近的活动放在同一天，通常比只按名字选地点更容易安排。核对区域和地址，也要问清所谓近路是否适合步行。建筑很高，不代表周围路线容易走。
Everyday shops: ask for the place you need
A convenience store is useful for small everyday purchases; a supermarket usually offers a larger range. A department store has distinct product departments, while a shopping mall contains separate shops. Use the right noun in your question. At the end of the day, try describing one useful exchange in English and Chinese. That ordinary conversation is part of your travel story too!
中文：便利店、超市、百货商店和购物中心并不是同一类地方。用准确的名称问路，再把一次日常交流写成英语和中文小段落。
Six English–Chinese travel conversations
These fictional exchanges are speaking practice. They are not records of particular staff conversations or promises from operators.
Confirming a terminal
Traveller: Which terminal should I use for this flight? / Staff: Please check the airline’s current information.
中文：旅客：这个航班应使用哪个航站楼？／工作人员：请查看航空公司的最新信息。
Finding baggage
Traveller: Where can I collect my baggage? / Staff: Check the display for your flight number.
中文：旅客：我在哪里领取行李？／工作人员：请根据航班号查看显示屏。
Checking a reservation
Guest: I have a reservation. Here is my booking reference. / Staff: Thank you. May I see your identification?
中文：住客：我有预订，这是预订编号。／工作人员：谢谢，可以看一下您的身份证明吗？
Asking what is included
Guest: Is breakfast included? / Staff: Let me check the details of your reservation.
中文：住客：预订包含早餐吗？／工作人员：我查一下您的预订详情。
Reporting a fault
Guest: The hairdryer is faulty. Could you bring a replacement? / Staff: I will arrange for someone to check it.
中文：住客：吹风机有故障，可以提供替换的吗？／工作人员：我会安排人员检查。
Giving a location
Traveller: Could you write down the hotel’s address and postcode? / Staff: Certainly. I will include a nearby landmark.
中文：旅客：可以写下酒店地址和邮政编码吗？／工作人员：当然，我也会注明附近的地标。
Meaning differences worth noticing
Direct and nonstop
A direct flight can include a stop while operating under the same flight number. Nonstop means no intermediate stop. Read the actual itinerary, including any landing or aircraft change, rather than assuming the two words promise the same journey.
中文：直达航班可能经停；不停站航班则没有中途停站。实际安排应以行程信息为准。
Validity and expiry
Validity describes when a document remains valid; expiry identifies its end point. Neither word tells you the entry rule for a particular traveller. Check the applicable official requirements separately.
中文：有效期与到期日描述证件的时间状态，不能单独判断某位旅客是否符合入境要求。
An amenity and an included service
An amenity is a feature or service. Included means covered by your specific arrangement. Ask about inclusion rather than treating an advertised amenity as a promise of free use.
中文：有某项便利设施，不等于您的预订已包含免费使用。应问清具体预订安排。
Safe as a noun
The room safe is a secure container for valuables. Safe as an adjective means free from unacceptable danger. The table uses the noun sense; “How do I open the safe?” asks about the container.
中文：本表中的safe指保险箱，是名词；作为形容词时，它才表示安全的。
Baggage and a suitcase
Baggage is an uncountable collective noun: say “my baggage” or “two pieces of baggage”. A suitcase is countable: one suitcase, two suitcases.
中文：baggage是不可数集合名词；suitcase则可以直接用单复数表示箱子的数量。
Grow a sentence with eduKate’s Fencing Method
Start with a sentence you can control. Add one useful detail at a time while keeping its meaning clear. Read eduKate’s Fencing Method for vocabulary.
Stage 1: The shower is leaking.
中文：淋浴设备漏水了。
Stage 2: The shower is leaking onto the bathroom floor.
中文：淋浴设备漏水，水流到了浴室地面上。
Stage 3: The shower is leaking onto the bathroom floor, so I called reception.
中文：淋浴设备漏水，水流到了浴室地面上，所以我联系了接待处。
Stage 4: The shower is leaking onto the bathroom floor, so I called reception and asked whether maintenance could check it.
中文：淋浴设备漏水，水流到了浴室地面上，所以我联系接待处，询问维修人员是否可以检查。
Try the same progression with a different event. A longer sentence should help the reader understand more, while remaining easy to follow.
A short Jakarta writing model
Fictional learning model: this demonstrates vocabulary and sentence choices. It is not an account of an actual journey.
Our flight to Jakarta was delayed, so I checked the expected arrival time before contacting the hotel. At reception, I showed my booking reference and asked whether breakfast was included. Later, I noticed that the hairdryer was faulty. I described the problem and requested a replacement. Before exploring the city, I saved the hotel’s address and asked for directions to a landmark. The next day, we planned time for Kota Tua. A few ordinary words helped us handle the practical details, leaving more attention for the places around us.
中文写作示范：前往雅加达的航班延误了，所以联系酒店前，我先核对了预计抵达时间。在接待处，我出示预订编号，并询问是否包含早餐。后来，我发现吹风机有故障，于是说明问题，要求提供替换设备。探索城市前，我保存了酒店地址，并询问前往一处地标的路线。第二天，我们安排时间参观老城区。几个日常词语帮助我们处理实际事务，让我们有更多精力留意周围的地方。
Your turn: speak, write and compare
Write a 100–150-word arrival-and-hotel scene using eight headwords. Include a reservation question, a clear problem report and one location detail. Read it aloud with a partner taking the staff role. Translate it into Chinese, then check that both versions describe the same services and arrangements.
Check the word’s meaning, the sentence’s grammar and the agreement between the English and Chinese. Verify a historical claim before adding it to your own travel account.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this Indonesian vocabulary?
The table teaches English, with simplified Chinese and Pinyin support. It does not teach Bahasa Indonesia pronunciation.
Are these words only useful in Jakarta?
Many work elsewhere too. They are assigned to Jakarta’s airport-and-hotel learning route within this branch.
Does this page give visa requirements?
No. Use official Indonesian immigration information for requirements applying to your nationality, purpose and travel date.
Are all hotel services included?
Only your own reservation and the hotel’s confirmed terms can answer that. Practise asking instead of assuming.
Where should I begin?
Start with travel documents and your booking details, then learn the room words you are likely to use.
Sources and visitor planning
Destination and historical notes use the sources below. Definitions and fictional examples are editorial teaching material. Check current conditions directly with the relevant authority, venue or operator.
InJourney Airports: Soekarno–Hatta flight information
Indonesian immigration: official eVisa portal
Indonesia tourism ministry: Monas
Indonesia tourism ministry: Kota Tua
Jakarta’s official tourism portal
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