Traditional Chinese - Charger and LINE

可以借充電器嗎？

Kěyǐ jiè chōngdiànqì ma?

Can I borrow a charger?

Meaning: 可以借充電器嗎？ (Kěyǐ jiè chōngdiànqì ma?) means “Can I borrow a charger?”

When to use: Use it with friends, at hotels, cafés, or offices when your phone needs power. Examples: 不好意思，可以借充電器嗎？ (Bù hǎoyìsi, kěyǐ jiè chōngdiànqì ma?) — Excuse me, can I borrow a charger? 我的手機沒電了，可以借充電器嗎？ (Wǒ de shǒujī méi diàn le, kěyǐ jiè chōngdiànqì ma?) — My phone is out of battery. Can I borrow a charger?

Tip: Don’t say 買 (mǎi, buy) if you mean 借 (jiè, borrow).

我傳給你

Wǒ chuán gěi nǐ.

I’ll send it to you.

Meaning: 我傳給你。 (Wǒ chuán gěi nǐ.) means “I’ll send it to you.”

When to use: Use it for photos, links, files, money transfers, or information. Examples: 照片我傳給你。 (Zhàopiàn wǒ chuán gěi nǐ.) — I’ll send you the photos. 連結我傳給你。 (Liánjié wǒ chuán gěi nǐ.) — I’ll send you the link.

Tip: In Taiwan, 傳 (chuán) is commonly used for sending digital things, like messages or photos.

你加我 LINE。

Nǐ jiā wǒ LINE.

Add me on LINE.

Meaning: 你加我 LINE。 (Nǐ jiā wǒ LINE.) means “Add me on LINE.”

When to use: Use it casually when exchanging contact info in Taiwan. Examples: 你加我 LINE，我傳給你。 (Nǐ jiā wǒ LINE, wǒ chuán gěi nǐ.) — Add me on LINE, and I’ll send it to you. 等一下你加我 LINE。 (Děng yíxià nǐ jiā wǒ LINE.) — Add me on LINE in a moment.

Tip: This is casual. With someone you want to be extra polite to, add 不好意思 (bù hǎoyìsi) or 請問 (qǐngwèn).

我傳位置給你

Wǒ chuán wèizhì gěi nǐ.

I’ll send you the location.

Meaning: 我傳位置給你。 (Wǒ chuán wèizhì gěi nǐ.) means “I’ll send you the location.”

When to use: Use it when coordinating meetups, deliveries, taxis, or rides. Examples: 我在咖啡店，我傳位置給你。 (Wǒ zài kāfēidiàn, wǒ chuán wèizhì gěi nǐ.) — I’m at the café. I’ll send you the location. 你等一下，我傳位置給你。 (Nǐ děng yíxià, wǒ chuán wèizhì gěi nǐ.) — Wait a moment. I’ll send you the location.