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“local train” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinmàn chē

Example

这趟慢车停每个站。zhè tàng màn chē tíng měi gè zhàn

This local train stops at every station.

Illustration for 慢车 (local train)

How to say “local train” in Chinese

“Local train” in Chinese is 慢车 (màn chē).

A train that trades a shorter journey for access to more stations on its route.

Full entry for 慢车: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 慢车

这列慢车停站多,很适合短途出行。zhè liè màn chē tíng zhàn duō hěn shì hé duǎn tú chū xíng

This local train stops at many stations, so it is well suited for short trips.

Tips for using 慢车

  • When comparing itineraries, this word helps distinguish travel time from the question of which stations the service reaches.

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