zhàn

station

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Words with this Character

Meaning and Usage

The character (zhàn) primarily means 'station' or 'stop' such as a train station (火车站), bus stop (), or any place where vehicles stop to pick up or drop off passengers. It also functions as a verb meaning 'to stand'.

Common Collocations

Usage Notes

When used as a noun, refers to a physical location related to transportation. As a verb, it means to stand, often used in commands or descriptions of posture. It is common in everyday conversation and public signage.

Avoiding Confusion

Don't confuse as a noun with verbs like (lì), which also means 'to stand' but is more formal or literary. is more common in spoken language for standing or stations.

Example Sentences

我在火车站等你。

Wǒ zài huǒchē zhàn děng nǐ.

I am waiting for you at the train station.

请在这里站好,不要乱走。

Qǐng zài zhèlǐ zhàn hǎo, bú yào luàn zǒu.

Please stand here properly, don't walk around.

公交车站离我家很近。

Gōngjiāo chē zhàn lí wǒ jiā hěn jìn.

The bus stop is very close to my home.