🇨🇳 How to say

“train” in Chinese

火车huǒchē
Illustration of "train" in a Chinese cultural setting
A bright red train speeds along a track through green countryside, with passengers looking out the window at passing villages.

Usage note

火车 literally means 'fire vehicle,' a name from the steam engine era. It's the standard word for train in China, used for both high-speed and regular trains.

Examples

  • 我们坐火车去北京。

    We take the train to Beijing.

  • 火车很快。

    The train is fast.

  • 火车站在哪里？

    Where is the train station?

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What does "火车" mean?

  • A. train
  • B. hour
  • C. shop
  • D. vegetable

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