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“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 bri…

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.

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