Usage of 趟
The character 趟 (tàng) is a measure word used to count the number of trips or journeys made, especially round trips or visits. It often appears in everyday conversation when talking about going somewhere and returning.
Common Collocations
- 去一趟 (qù yī tàng): to go on a trip or visit once
- 来一趟 (lái yī tàng): to come once
- 这趟旅程 (zhè tàng lǚchéng): this trip or journey
Notes
When using 趟, it emphasizes the action of going and returning as a single unit. It is different from 次 (cì), which counts occurrences but does not imply a round trip. 趟 is often used in casual speech and is common in HSK 4 level vocabulary.
Avoid confusing 趟 with 站 (zhàn), which counts stops or stations rather than trips.