Meaning and Usage
"检票" means to check or inspect tickets, commonly used in contexts like transportation (trains, subways) and events (concerts, theaters). It involves verifying that a passenger or attendee has a valid ticket before allowing entry.
Common Contexts
This word is often used when talking about the process at entrances where tickets are scanned or examined. It can refer to manual checking by staff or automated systems.
Collocations and Patterns
- 检票口 (jiǎnpiào kǒu): ticket checkpoint, the place where tickets are checked.
- 检票员 (jiǎnpiào yuán): ticket inspector, the person who checks tickets.
- 检票机 (jiǎnpiào jī): ticket checking machine.
Usage Notes
"检票" is a formal and standard term. It is different from "验票" which also means to verify tickets but is less commonly used in everyday speech. When using "检票," it usually implies an official or organized checking process.
Common Confusion
Do not confuse "检票" with "检查" (to inspect/check generally). "检票" specifically refers to checking tickets, not general inspection.