English–Chinese
“private car” in Chinese
How to say “private car” in Chinese
“Private car” in Chinese is 私家车 (sī jiā chē).
A household's own car, with personal ownership as the feature that separates it from an organization's vehicle.
Example sentences with 私家车
城市中心实行限行，私家车上路受限。chéng shì zhōng xīn shí xíng xiàn xíng sī jiā chē shàng lù shòu xiàn
Traffic restrictions are enforced in the city center, limiting private cars on the road.
Tips for using 私家车
- English often uses "my car" when ownership is already clear, whereas Chinese uses 私家车 (sījiāchē, "private car") when the private-versus-organizational distinction is important.
Other Chinese words for “private car”
他叫了一辆专车回家。tā jiào le yí liàng zhuān chē huí jiā
He booked a private car to take him home.