地铁站。

Use it just like you would in English. You can ask where one is or tell someone to meet you there. It usually goes at the end of the specific line or location name. For example, 'People's Square 地铁站'. It is a noun, so it fits easily into basic sentences.

You will use this constantly when navigating Chinese cities. Use it when calling a Didi (ride-share) to a specific entrance. Use it when texting a friend your current location. It is perfect for asking directions from strangers. If you are lost, just say the name of the place plus 地铁站 with a questioning tone.

Don't use it for bus stops; those are 公交站. Avoid using it for heavy rail or high-speed train stations. Those are usually just called 火车站. If you are in a city without an underground system, people might look at you funny. Also, don't use it if you are already inside the train. Then, you just use 站 for the upcoming stop.

Subway stations in China are more than just transit hubs. They are often massive underground shopping malls. You can find bubble tea, convenience stores, and even clothing boutiques inside. In cities like Chongqing, some 'underground' stations are actually high up in mountains! They are the pulse of modern Chinese urban life. Most people identify their neighborhood by the nearest 地铁站.

In Taiwan, people usually say 捷运站 (MRT station). In Hong Kong, you will hear 地铁站 or just MTR. Some locals might shorten it to just the name of the stop. For example, instead of 'Jing'an Temple 地铁站', they just say 'Jing'an Temple'. However, adding 站 makes you much clearer as a beginner.