🇨🇳 How to say

“bus” in Chinese

公共汽车gōnggòng qìchē
Illustration of "bus" in a Chinese cultural setting
A crowded red public bus stops at a busy city intersection, with passengers boarding through the front doors under a bright afternoon sun.

Usage note

This is the standard term for a bus in mainland China, used in both formal and everyday contexts; it literally means 'public vehicle' and is essential for getting around cities.

Examples

  • 我每天坐公共汽车去上班。

    I take the bus to work every day.

  • 公共汽车站在哪里？

    Where is the bus stop?

  • 这辆公共汽车去火车站吗？

    Does this bus go to the train station?

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What does "公共汽车" mean?

  • A. bus
  • B. sea
  • C. country
  • D. room

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