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Chapter 2.8: Rail Journeys

– Intermediate Level –

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The Situation

At 北京西站 (Beijing West Railway Station | Běijīng Xī Zhàn), a traveler navigates through the hustle and bustle to catch a 列车 (train | lièchē). They check the 车次 (train number | chēcì) on their ticket and prepare for a possible 换乘 (transfer | huànchéng) to a 快车 (fast train | kuàichē) or 慢车 (slow train | mànchē). Their trip includes a ride on a 直达车 (direct train | zhídá chē), and they've chosen a 软卧 (soft sleeper | ruǎnwò) for comfort over a 硬卧 (hard sleeper | yìngwò).

At the 自动售票机 (ticket machine | zìdòng shòupiào jī), they notice options for 退票 (ticket refund | tuìpiào) and 改签 (ticket exchange | gǎiqiān), subject to 实名认证 (real name verification | shímíng rènzhèng). Aware of the possibility of 晚点 (delays | wǎndiǎn), they prepare to 候车 (wait | hòuchē) in the lounge. Before boarding, they check the 车厢 (carriage | chēxiāng) and 座号 (seat number | zuò hào) on their ticket.

At each stop, they listen for 到站提醒 (arrival reminders | dàozhàn tíxǐng) and watch out for 过站 (missing their stop | guòzhàn). They use 行李寄存 (luggage storage | xínglǐ jìcún) facilities to keep their luggage safe and are prepared to 补票 (pay the fare difference | bǔpiào) if necessary. Throughout their journey, they will follow 站牌 (station signs | zhànpái) and comply with all 检查 (inspections | jiǎnchá) for a safe and enjoyable rail journey in China.


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The Sentences

列车
G123列车将直达深圳北站。
G123 lièchē jiāng zhídá shēnzhèn běi zhàn.
Train G123 will go straight to Shenzhen North Station.
车次
我的车次是D456,明天出发。
Wǒ de chēcì shì D456, míngtiān chūfā.
My train number is D456, leaving tomorrow.
换乘
在杭州东站换乘到宁波。
Zài hángzhōu dōng zhàn huàn chéng dào níngbō.
I’ll change at Hangzhou East Station to Ningbo.
退票
由于计划变动,我退掉了票。
Yóuyú jìhuà biàndòng, wǒ tuì diàole piào.
Due to a change of plans, I refunded my ticket.
改签
我在手机上改签到了下一班列车。
Wǒ zài shǒujī shàng gǎi qiāndàole xià yì bān lièchē.
I changed to the next train on my cell phone.
自动售票机
自动售票机使购票方便快捷。
Zìdòng shòupiào jī shǐ gòu piào fāngbiàn kuàijié.
Ticket vending machines are convenient and quick to purchase tickets.
实名认证
购票需要通过实名认证程序。
Gòu piào xūyào tōngguò shímíng rènzhèng chéngxù.
You need to go through the real-name authentication program to purchase tickets.
晚点
由于天气原因,列车晚点了。
Yóuyú tiānqì yuányīn, lièchē wǎndiǎnle.
The train was late due to weather.
候车
我们在候车室等待发车。
Wǒmen zài hòuchē shì děngdài fāchē.
We waited in the waiting room for the departure.
快车
这趟快车减少了停靠次数。
Zhè tàng kuàichē jiǎnshǎole tíngkào cìshù.
This fast train has fewer stops.
慢车
慢车沿途风景优美,值得一坐。
Mànchē yántú fēngjǐng yōuměi, zhídé yízuò.
The slow train has beautiful scenery along the way and is worth the ride.
直达车
乘坐直达车可以避免换乘。
Chéngzuò zhídá chē kěyǐ bìmiǎn huàn chéng.
Taking a direct train avoids having to change trains.
卧铺
夜间长途旅行,卧铺是首选。
Yèjiān chángtú lǚxíng, wòpù shì shǒuxuǎn.
Sleepers are preferred for long trips at night.
软卧
软卧车厢更加宽敞舒适。
Ruǎnwò chēxiāng gèngjiā kuānchǎng shūshì.
Soft sleeper carriages are more spacious and comfortable.
硬卧
硬卧票价更经济,适合学生。
Yìngwò piào jià gèng jīngjì, shìhé xuéshēng.
Hard sleeper fares are more economical and suitable for students.
站牌
每个站台的站牌信息都很清晰。
Měi gè zhàntái de zhànpái xìnxī dōu hěn qīngxī.
The station sign information is clear at each station.
检查
买票时她会多次检查,避免填错信息。
Mǎi piào shí tā huì duō cì jiǎnchá, bìmiǎn tián cuò xìnxī.
When buying a ticket she checks it several times to avoid filling in the wrong information.
行李寄存
车站提供行李寄存服务。
Chēzhàn tígōng xínglǐ jìcún fúwù.
Luggage storage service is available at the station.
补票
如果买错车票,可在列车上补票。
Rúguǒ mǎicuò chēpiào, kě zài lièchē shàng bǔpiào.
If you buy the wrong ticket, you can make up the ticket on the train.
车厢
每个车厢都标有清晰的号码。
Měi gè chēxiāng dōu biāo yǒu qīngxī de hàomǎ.
Each carriage is clearly labeled with a number.
座号
我的座号在车厢中间位置。
Wǒ de zuò hào zài chēxiāng zhōngjiān wèizhì.
My seat number is in the middle of the carriage.
过站
提醒:注意不要过站哦。
Tíxǐng: Zhùyì bùyàoguò zhàn o.
Reminder: Be careful not to cross the station.
到站提醒
列车服务系统会提供到站提醒。
Lièchē fúwù xìtǒng huì tígōng dào zhàn tíxǐng.
The train service system will provide station reminders.

 

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The Words

列车
lièchē
train
车次
chēcì
train number
换乘
huàn chéng
change trains
退票
tuìpiào
refund a ticket
改签
gǎi qiān
change a ticket
自动售票机
zìdòng shòupiào jī
ticket vending machine
实名认证
shímíng rènzhèng
real-name authentication
晚点
wǎndiǎn
delay
候车
hòuchē
wait for a train
快车
kuàichē
express train
慢车
mànchē
slow train
直达车
zhídá chē
direct train
卧铺
wòpù
sleeper
软卧
ruǎnwò
soft sleeper
硬卧
yìngwò
hard sleeper
站牌
zhàn pái
station sign
检查
jiǎnchá
check
行李寄存
xínglǐ jìcún
luggage storage
补票
bǔpiào
buy a supplementary ticket
车厢
chēxiāng
carriage
座号
zuò hào
seat number
过站
guò zhàn
miss a stop
到站提醒
dào zhàn tíxǐng
arrival reminder

 

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