English–Chinese

“wait for a train” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinhòu chē

Example

我在站台候车。wǒ zài zhàn tái hòu chē

I am waiting for a train on the platform.

Illustration for 候车 (wait for a train)

How to say “wait for a train” in Chinese

“Wait for a train” in Chinese is 候车 (hòu chē).

Waiting at a station until the vehicle arrives and boarding is the next step.

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

Example sentences with 候车

我们在候车室里安静地候车。wǒ men zài hòu chē shì lǐ ān jìng dì hòu chē

We are quietly waiting for a train in the waiting room.

Tips for using 候车

  • 候车 (hòuchē, "wait for a vehicle") is especially common in station signs, announcements, and travel information, so recognizing it helps with real-world transport notices.

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