2049 Chinese

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Chapter 2.10: Inter-City and Long-Distance Travel

– Basic Level –

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The Situation

On a sleek 高铁 (bullet train | gāotiě) speeding through China, several foreigners and Chinese travelers in the 软卧 (soft sleeper | ruǎnwò) car are engaged in a lively conversation. They compare their 车票 (train tickets | chēpiào) and excitedly discuss their travel plans.

An Italian traveler marvels at the 速度 (speed | sùdù) of the train, while a Canadian tourist shares her experience with the 实名认证 (real-name verification | shímíng rènzhèng) ticketing system. They talk about the various 站 (stations | zhàn) they pass through and the convenience of 高铁 compared to traditional 火车 (trains | huǒchē).

Amidst shared laughter, they exchange tips on 旅行 (travel | lǚxíng) and express their anticipation for each upcoming 目的地 (destination | mùdìdì).


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The Sentences

长途汽车
长途汽车站在市中心。
Chángtú qìchēzhàn zài shì zhōngxīn.
The long-distance bus station is in the city center.
火车
我乘火车去北京。
Wǒ chéng huǒchē qù běijīng.
I took the train to Beijing.
我丢了我的票。
Wǒ diūle wǒ de piào.
I lost my ticket.
预订
我在线上预订了票。
Wǒ zàixiàn shàng yùdìngle piào.
I booked my ticket online.
火车站很繁忙。
Huǒchēzhàn hěn fánmáng.
The train station is busy.
座位
请不要占用他人座位。
Qǐng bùyào zhànyòng tārén zuòwèi.
Please don’t take other people’s seats.
出发
我们准时出发。
Wǒmen zhǔnshí chūfā.
We left on time.
到达
火车晚上六点到达。
Huǒchē wǎnshàng liù diǎn dàodá.
The train arrives at six in the evening.
行李
请看好你的行李。
Qǐng kànhǎo nǐ de xínglǐ.
Please keep an eye on your luggage.
时间表
请查看时间表。
Qǐng chákànshíjiān biǎo.
Please check the timetable.
换乘
我需要在上海换乘火车。
Wǒ xūyào zài shànghǎi huàn chéng huǒchē.
I need to change trains in Shanghai.
等候
我们在车站等候。
Wǒmen zài chēzhàn děnghòu.
We’ll be waiting at the station.
车票
请出示你的车票。
Qǐng chūshì nǐ de chēpiào.
Your ticket, please.
购票
我在自动机上购票。
Wǒ zài zìdòng jīshàng gòu piào.
I’ll buy the ticket from the automated machine.
确认
请确认你的行程。
Qǐng quèrèn nǐ de xíngchéng.
Please confirm your itinerary.
延迟
火车延迟了。
Huǒchē yánchíle.
The train is delayed.
取消
我的行程被取消了。
Wǒ de xíngchéng bèi qǔxiāole.
My trip has been canceled.
检票
进站前要检票。
Jìn zhàn qián yào jiǎnpiào.
Tickets will be checked before entering the station.
登车
请按时登车。
Qǐng àn shí dēng chē.
Please board the train on time.
安全
请注意安全。
Qǐng zhùyì ānquán.
Please be safe.
指南
这本旅行指南很有用。
Zhè běn lǚxíng zhǐnán hěn yǒuyòng.
This travel guide is useful.
旅行
旅行是我的爱好。
Lǚxíng shì wǒ de àihào.
Traveling is my hobby.
信息
请收集旅行信息。
Qǐng shōují lǚxíng xìnxī.
Please collect travel information.

 

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The Words

长途汽车
chángtú qìchē
long-distance bus
火车
huǒchē
train
piào
ticket
预订
yùdìng
booking
zhàn
station
座位
zuòwèi
seat
出发
chūfā
departure
到达
dàodá
arrival
行李
xínglǐ
luggage
时间表
shíjiān biǎo
schedule
换乘
huàn chéng
transfer
等候
děnghòu
wait
车票
chēpiào
bus ticket
购票
gòu piào
buy a ticket
确认
quèrèn
confirm
延迟
yánchí
delay
取消
qǔxiāo
cancellation
检票
jiǎnpiào
ticket check
登车
dēng chē
boarding
安全
ānquán
safety
指南
zhǐnán
guide
旅行
lǚxíng
travel
信息
xìnxī
information

 

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