Chinese Phrases for the Police and Lost Documents
Losing a passport is stressful but the process is clear: police report first, then embassy, then residence permit. These phrases help you explain the situation.
| When you want to say | 中文 | Pinyin | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| I want to report to the police | 我要报警 | wǒ yào bào jǐng | I want to report to the police |
| I lost my passport | 我的护照丢了 | wǒ de hù zhào diū le | My passport is lost |
| My phone was stolen | 我的手机被偷了 | wǒ de shǒu jī bèi tōu le | My phone was stolen |
| Police station | 派出所 | pài chū suǒ | Police station |
| File a police report | 报案 | bào àn | File a police report |
| I need a certificate | 我需要证明 | wǒ xū yào zhèng míng | I need a certificate / proof |
| Residence permit | 居留许可 | jū liú xǔ kě | Residence permit |
| International student office | 留学生办公室 | liú xué shēng bàn gōng shì | International student office |
| What documents do I need? | 需要什么文件 | xū yào shén me wén jiàn | What documents do I need? |
| Emergency number | 紧急电话 | jǐn jí diàn huà | Emergency number |
If your passport is lost or stolen: go to the 派出所 (police station) for a 报案证明 (loss report), then your embassy for a new passport, then the PSB for a new 居留许可 (residence permit). Emergency numbers: 110 police, 120 ambulance, 119 fire.
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Frequently asked questions
- What do I do first if I lose my passport?
- Go to the nearest police station (派出所) and get a loss report (报案证明). You need it for the embassy and the residence permit renewal.
- Who helps with student visa matters?
- Your university’s international student office (留学生办公室) is the first stop for residence permit and visa questions.
- Are emergency numbers the same everywhere?
- Police 110, ambulance 120, fire 119. These work across mainland China.