Meaning and Usage
The term 客车 (kèchē) specifically refers to vehicles designed to carry passengers, such as buses or coaches. It is commonly used in contexts involving public transportation or intercity travel.
Common Contexts
客车 often appears in discussions about travel schedules, ticketing, and road infrastructure. For example, phrases like 客车票 (passenger bus ticket) or 客车站 (bus station) are frequent.
Collocations and Patterns
- 客车票: ticket for a passenger bus, used when buying or discussing tickets.
- 客车站: bus station, the place where passenger buses stop.
- 客车道: dedicated lane for passenger buses, often on highways.
Usage Notes
客车 is more formal and specific than just 车 (vehicle) and emphasizes the passenger-carrying function. It contrasts with 货车 (huòchē), which means freight truck. Avoid confusing these two in transportation contexts.
Register and Tone
客车 is neutral and commonly used in both spoken and written Chinese, especially in news, travel, and transportation contexts.