Chinese Conversation · Level 39
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Chinese word
乘车
Pronunciation
Pinyinchéng chē
Meaning
- verbride
Example
我每天乘车上班。wǒ měi tiān chéng chē shàng bān
I ride to work every day.
More examples
节假日乘车的人数增多，建议提前订票。jié jià rì chéng chē de rén shù zēng duō jiàn yì tí qián dìng piào
The number of people riding increases on holidays, so it is best to book tickets in advance.
Core concept
Movement made by using a vehicle to go from one place to another.
Common phrases
乘车上班chéng chē shàng bān
ride to work
乘车出行chéng chē chū xíng
travel by vehicle
乘车时chéng chē shí
when riding
Similar words
坐车zuò chē: Travel somewhere by riding in a car, bus, or other vehicle.
乘坐chéng zuò: Go somewhere by taking a vehicle, with a somewhat formal tone.
搭车dā chē: Go to a destination by getting a ride in another person's vehicle.
上车shàng chē: Board a vehicle before beginning a journey.
Definition in Chinese
登上或借助车辆进行出行的动作，强调借助车辆完成位移的过程。dēng shàng huò jiè zhù chē liàng jìn xíng chū xíng de dòng zuò qiáng diào jiè zhù chē liàng wán chéng wèi yí de guò chéng
Word origin
乘车 (chéngchē, "ride a vehicle") combines 乘 (chéng, "board or make use of") with 车 (chē, "vehicle"), making the vehicle the means of the journey.
Usage tips
- English often names the vehicle in expressions such as ride the bus, but this Chinese verb can describe vehicle travel in general without naming one.