Usage of 大巴
The term 大巴 refers specifically to large buses, often used for long-distance travel, tours, or employee shuttles. It is a common word in everyday conversation when discussing transportation options for groups.
Common contexts
- Traveling with a group on a coach bus (旅游大巴)
- Company-arranged shuttle buses (公司大巴)
- Buying tickets for long-distance bus travel, especially during holidays
Collocations and patterns
Notes
大巴 is informal but widely understood and used in spoken and written Chinese. It contrasts with smaller buses or city buses (公交车). When you say 大巴, people expect a comfortable, large vehicle suitable for longer trips rather than short urban rides.