Laundry

1. 最近的洗衣店在哪里？

   Zuìjìn de xǐyīdiàn zài nǎlǐ?

   Where is the nearest laundromat / laundry service?

   Usage

   Use when looking for the nearest laundry facility

   Grammar Note

   "在哪里" is the standard phrase for asking about location

2. 洗衣服加烘干要多少钱？

   Xǐ yīfu jiā hōng gān yào duōshǎo qián?

   How much does it cost to wash and dry?

   Usage

   Use to ask the price for both washing and drying

   Grammar Note

   "多少钱" is the most common way to ask about prices

3. 洗衣服需要多长时间？

   Xǐ yīfu xūyào duō cháng shíjiān?

   How long does the laundry take?

   Usage

   Use to ask how long it takes to finish the laundry

   Grammar Note

   "需要多长时间" is a standard phrase for asking about duration

4. 你们有当天完成的洗衣服务吗？

   Nǐmen yǒu dāngtiān wánchéng de xǐyī fúwù ma?

   Do you offer same-day laundry service?

   Usage

   Use when you need laundry returned the same day

   Grammar Note

   "吗" at the end forms a yes/no question

5. 这件衣服比较娇嫩，请小心洗涤

   Zhè jiàn yīfu bǐjiào jiāonèn, qǐng xiǎoxīn xǐdí

   This item is delicate — please wash it carefully.

   Usage

   Use when handing over a delicate garment needing gentle handling

   Grammar Note

   "请" is a polite request word equivalent to "please"

6. 这件衬衫需要干洗

   Zhè jiàn chènshān xūyào gān xǐ

   This shirt needs to be dry-cleaned.

   Usage

   Use when dropping off a shirt that requires dry cleaning

   Grammar Note

   "需要" is a verb meaning "need/require"

7. 这里有洗衣粉或者柔顺剂吗？

   Zhèlǐ yǒu xǐyī fěn huòzhě róushùnjì ma?

   Do you have detergent / fabric softener?

   Usage

   Use when self-washing and checking for laundry supplies

   Grammar Note

   "或者" is a conjunction meaning "or"

8. 我的衣服没洗干净，能重新洗一下吗？

   Wǒ de yīfu méi xǐ gānjìng, néng chóngxīn xǐ yīxià ma?

   My laundry is not clean — can you rewash it?

   Usage

   Use to politely ask for rewashing when clothes are still dirty

   Grammar Note

   "能〜吗" is a polite question asking about ability or possibility

9. 我可以自己用洗衣机吗？

   Wǒ kěyǐ zìjǐ yòng xǐyī jī ma?

   Can I use the washing machine myself?

   Usage

   Use to ask permission to use the washing machine yourself

   Grammar Note

   "可以〜吗" is used to ask for permission

10. 有熨烫服务吗？

    Yǒu yùntàng fúwù ma?

    Is there an ironing service available?

    Usage

    Use to inquire about ironing service at a hotel or laundry

    Grammar Note

    "有〜吗" is a common phrase for asking if something exists or is available

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