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Chapter 2.10: Inter-City and Long-Distance Travel

– Intermediate Level –

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The Situation

Preparing to travel from 成都 (Chengdu) to 杭州 (Hangzhou), a traveler considers his options: take the 高铁 (bullet train | gāotiě) for speed or a 卧铺车厢 (sleeper car | wòpù chēxiāng) for overnight comfort. They weigh the advantages of 软卧 (soft sleeper | ruǎnwò) versus 硬卧 (hard sleeper | yìngwò), and consider the directness of a 直达车 (direct train | zhídá chē) versus the slower 快车 (fast train | kuàichē) and 慢车 (slow train | mànchē).

At the station, they use a 自助售票机 (self-service ticket machine | zìzhù shòupiào jī) and fill out 实名认证 (real-name authentication | shímíng rènzhèng) for their ticket. They check 乘车规则 (rules of the road | chéngchē guīzé) and the procedures for 紧急情况 (emergencies | jǐnjí qíngkuàng).

The traveler makes sure their 行李寄存 (luggage storage | xínglǐ jìcún) is sorted and opts for 旅行保险 (travel insurance | lǚxíng bǎoxiǎn) for extra peace of mind. They appreciate the 出行建议 (travel tips | chūxíng jiànyì) provided by the station staff, especially the 平车 (ordinary car | píngchē) and 铺位 (sleeping berth | pùwèi) arrangements.

Inside the train, they find their designated 铺位 (berth | pùwèi) near the 卫生间 (toilet | wèishēngjiān) and settle in, grateful for the 空调 (air conditioning | kōngtiáo) in the warm summer months. The trip is a mix of 舒适 (comfort | shūshì) and excitement as they anticipate their 行程 (itinerary | xíngchéng) across China.


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The Sentences

卧铺车厢
卧铺车厢夜间舒适。
Wòpù chēxiāng yèjiān shūshì.
Sleeper carriages are comfortable at night.
高铁
高铁速度快,准时。
Gāotiě sùdù kuài, zhǔnshí.
High-speed train is fast and on time.
软卧
软卧更加宽敞舒适。
Ruǎnwò gèngjiā kuānchǎng shūshì.
Soft sleepers are more spacious and comfortable.
硬卧
硬卧票价相对便宜。
Yìngwò piào jià xiāngduì piányi.
Hard sleeper fares are relatively cheap.
直达车
直达车无需换乘。
Zhídá chē wúxū huàn chéng.
Direct trains do not need to change trains.
快车
快车比普通车快。
Kuàichē bǐ pǔtōng chē kuài.
Fast train is faster than ordinary train.
慢车
慢车沿途风景美。
Mànchē yántú fēngjǐng měi.
Slow train has beautiful scenery along the way.
退票
网上轻松办理退票。
Wǎngshàng qīngsōng bànlǐ tuìpiào.
Refunds are easy to get online.
改签
火车票可在线改签。
Huǒchē piào kě zàixiàn gǎi qiān.
Train tickets can be changed online.
预约
提前预约确保有座。
Tíqián yùyuē quèbǎo yǒu zuò.
Reserve your seat in advance.
舒适
软卧的床很舒适。
Ruǎnwò de chuáng hěn shūshì.
The soft beds are very comfortable.
行程
请详细规划好你的行程。
Qǐng xiángxì guīhuà hǎo nǐ de xíngchéng.
Please plan your trip in detail.
自助售票机
自助售票机使用方便。
Zìzhù shòupiào jī shǐyòng fāngbiàn.
Self-service ticket machines are easy to use.
实名认证
购票需要实名认证。
Gòu piào xūyào shímíng rènzhèng.
Real-name authentication is required to purchase tickets.
乘车规则
遵守乘车规则很重要。
Zūnshǒu chéng chē guīzé hěn zhòngyào.
It is important to follow the rules of the ride.
紧急情况
请在紧急情况下保持冷静。
Qǐng zài jǐnjí qíngkuàng xià bǎochí lěngjìng.
Please remain calm in case of an emergency.
行李寄存
车站提供行李寄存。
Chēzhàn tígōng xínglǐ jìcún.
Luggage storage is available at stations.
旅行保险
旅行保险提供安全保障。
Lǚxíng bǎoxiǎn tígōng ānquán bǎozhàng.
Travel insurance provides security.
出行建议
听从专业出行建议。
Tīngcóng zhuānyè chūxíng jiànyì.
Follow professional travel advice.
平车
平车适用于携带自行车。
Píng chē shìyòng yú xiédài zìxíngchē.
Flat cars are suitable for carrying bicycles.
铺位
夜间列车提供舒适铺位。
Yèjiān lièchē tígōng shūshì pùwèi.
Night trains offer comfortable berths.
卫生间
列车卫生间需保持干净。
Lièchē wèishēngjiān xū bǎochí gānjìng.
Train bathrooms are clean.
空调
列车中的空调有点冷。
Lièchē zhōng de kōngtiáo yǒudiǎn lěng.
The air conditioning in the train was a bit chilly.

 

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The Words

卧铺车厢
wòpù chēxiāng
sleeper carriage
高铁
gāotiě
high-speed train
软卧
ruǎnwò
soft sleeper
硬卧
yìngwò
hard sleeper
直达车
zhídá chē
direct train
快车
kuàichē
express train
慢车
mànchē
slow train
退票
tuìpiào
refund a ticket
改签
gǎi qiān
change a ticket
预约
yùyuē
reserve
舒适
shūshì
comfort
行程
xíngchéng
itinerary
自助售票机
zìzhù shòupiào jī
self-service ticket machine
实名认证
shímíng rènzhèng
real-name authentication
乘车规则
chéng chē guīzé
riding rules
紧急情况
jǐnjí qíngkuàng
emergency
行李寄存
xínglǐ jìcún
luggage storage
旅行保险
lǚxíng bǎoxiǎn
travel insurance
出行建议
chūxíng jiànyì
travel advice
平车
píng chē
flat car
铺位
pùwèi
berth
卫生间
wèishēngjiān
restroom
空调
kōngtiáo
air conditioning

 

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