经常有人问我，在上海用什么App最方便。其实不需要下太多，这三个是我每天必用的“生存工具”。
People often ask me what apps are the most convenient to use in Shanghai. Actually, you don’t need too many. These three are my daily “survival tools”.
1. 支付宝 (Alipay)
绝对的核心。现在上海出门几乎不需要带钱包，从大商场到街边卖烤红薯的小摊，全部可以用支付宝扫码支付。
Absolutely essential. Nowadays, you hardly need to carry a wallet when going out in Shanghai. From large shopping malls to street vendors selling roasted sweet potatoes, everything can be paid by scanning the Alipay QR code.
里面的“出行”功能还可以直接刷地铁和公交。
The “Transport” function inside can also be used to swipe for the subway and bus directly.
2. 高德地图 (Amap)
虽然有各种导航软件，但高德的本土公交和步行的路线规划是最精准的。对于复杂的换乘通道、地铁出站口，它的3D实景图非常管用。
Although there are various navigation apps, Amap’s local public transit and walking route planning are the most accurate. For complex transfer channels and subway exits, its 3D real-scene maps are very useful.
3. 大众点评 (Dianping)
如果你不知道吃什么，或者想去哪里放松一下，直接看它。它就像是一个关于吃喝玩乐的本地百科。你甚至可以直接在上面排队取号、买团购券（会比直接在店里买便宜）。
If you don’t know what to eat, or want to go somewhere to relax, just look at it. It’s like a local encyclopedia of food, drink, and entertainment. You can even take a queue number, buy group coupons (which are cheaper than buying directly in the store).
小建议：
这些App大部分都有英文版界面，如果你看不懂中文，可以在设置里切换。不过我建议你尽量试着看中文界面，遇到不懂的词，可以来我的
Phrasebook里搜一下！
Most of these apps have English interfaces. If you can’t read Chinese, you can switch in the settings. However, I suggest you try to read the Chinese interface as much as possible. If you encounter words you don’t understand, you can search them in myPhrasebook!