How to Say “Passport” in Mandarin

zhào

Passport

Character by character

  • to protect
  • 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.