How to say “When do we leave?” in Chinese

“When do we leave?” in Chinese is 什么时候出发?, written in pinyin as Shénme shíhou chūfā?.

什么时候出发?

Shénme shíhou chūfā?

When do we leave?

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What each part of 什么时候出发? actually means.

When you use it

Ask this at bus and train stations where departure times aren't posted in English.

Use 什么时候出发? in travel situations. Airports, trains, directions and asking for help.

Common questions

How do you say "When do we leave?" in Chinese?
"When do we leave?" in Chinese is 什么时候出发? — written in pinyin as Shénme shíhou chūfā?. It is a travel phrase you would use in China.
What does 什么时候出发? mean in Chinese?
什么时候出发? (Shénme shíhou chūfā?) means "When do we leave?". Broken down word by word: 什么 (shénme) means "what"; 时候 (shíhou) means "time / moment"; 出发 (chūfā) means "to set off".
When would you use "When do we leave?" in Chinese?
Ask this at bus and train stations where departure times aren't posted in English. You would say 什么时候出发? (Shénme shíhou chūfā?) in everyday conversation.

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