English–Chinese
“high-speed train” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyindòng chē
Example
我们坐动车去北京。wǒ men zuò dòng chē qù běi jīng
We are taking the high-speed train to Beijing.
How to say “high-speed train” in Chinese
“High-speed train” in Chinese is 动车 (dòng chē).
A high-speed passenger train formed from several powered cars that travel together between cities.
Example sentences with 动车
去上海要提前买好动车票。qù shàng hǎi yào tí qián mái hǎo dòng chē piào
If you are going to Shanghai, buy your high-speed train ticket in advance.
Tips for using 动车
- A ticket with a D-prefixed service number usually refers to 动车 (dòngchē, "self-powered train"), a useful detail when selecting a train for an intercity trip.