How to Say “Passport” in Mandarin

护照
hùzhào

Passport

Character by character

  • 护hùto protect
  • 照zhàoto shine

Common questions

How do you say "Passport" in Mandarin?
"Passport" in Mandarin is 护照, pronounced hùzhào (fourth tone, fourth tone).
What does 护照 mean literally?
护照 breaks down as 护 (to protect) + 照 (to shine).
What tones does 护照 use?
护照 is pronounced hùzhào: fourth tone, fourth tone.