Chinese phrase
是快车还是慢车？ shì kuài chē hái shì màn chē
Meaning
Is this an express train or a local train?
When to use it
This asks whether a train is an express or a local service. It is a neutral way to ask about the train's stops and travel speed.
Example dialogue
下一班车快到了，是快车还是慢车？ xià yì bān chē kuài dào le shì kuài chē hái shì màn chē
The next train is coming soon; is this an express train or a local train?
应该是快车，停站少，可以早点到达。 yīng gāi shì kuài chē tíng zhàn shǎo ké yǐ záo diǎn dào dá
It is probably an express. It makes fewer stops, so it can get there sooner.