HSK · Level 17
135 words
Chinese word
跑车
Pronunciation
Pinyinpǎo chē
Meaning
- nounsports car
Example
停车场里停着几辆跑车。tíng chē chǎng lǐ tíng zhe jǐ liàng pǎo chē
Several sports cars are parked in the parking lot.
More examples
他周末喜欢开跑车去郊外。tā zhōu mò xǐ huān kāi pǎo chē qù jiāo wài
He likes to drive a sports car to the countryside on weekends.
Core concept
A performance-focused car built for quick acceleration, high speed, and controlled movement on ordinary roads or a track.
Common phrases
开跑车kāi pǎo chē
drive a sports car
买跑车mǎi pǎo chē
buy a sports car
豪华跑车háo huá pǎo chē
luxury sports car
Similar words
汽车qì chē: A motor vehicle used to carry people or goods on roads.
轿车jiào chē: A standard passenger car designed for everyday travel.
赛车sài chē: A car designed for racing and speed contests on a track.
豪车háo chē: An expensive car with luxurious features and a high-end appearance.
Definition in Chinese
一种以速度和加速性能为主要特点的汽车，通常车身较低、动力强，适合在公路或赛道上高速行驶。yì zhǒng yǐ sù dù hé jiā sù xìng néng wéi zhǔ yào tè diǎn de qì chē tōng cháng chē shēn jiào dī dòng lì qiáng shì hé zài gōng lù huò sài dào shàng gāo sù xíng shǐ
Word origin
In 跑车 (pǎochē, "sports car"), 跑 (pǎo, "run") highlights rapid movement and 车 (chē, "car") names the object, creating a compact name for a performance-focused automobile.
Usage tips
- English speakers may associate this kind of car mainly with luxury, but the Chinese noun centers on performance and form rather than the owner's wealth.
Opposites
- 家用轿车jiā yòng jiào chēfamily sedannoun
- 经济型轿车jīng jì xíng jiào chēeconomy sedannoun