English–Chinese
“take the wrong vehicle” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinwù chéng
Example
我误乘了公交车，到了错误的地方。wǒ wù chéng le gōng jiāo chē dào le cuò wù de dì fāng
I took the wrong bus and ended up in the wrong place.
How to say “take the wrong vehicle” in Chinese
“Take the wrong vehicle” in Chinese is 误乘 (wù chéng).
A mistaken boarding puts a traveler on the wrong ride and sends the journey along an unintended path.
Example sentences with 误乘
因为手机没电，她误乘了火车，去了别的城市。yīn wèi shǒu jī méi diàn tā wù chéng le huǒ chē qù le bié de chéng shì
Because her phone ran out of power, she took the wrong train and went to another city.
Tips for using 误乘
- This compact verb is more common in transport notices and written reports than in relaxed conversation, where everyday speakers often use more explicit wording.