车库

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Meaning and Usage

The word 车库 (chēkù) specifically refers to a garage, a space designed for parking or storing vehicles. It is commonly used in everyday conversation when talking about where cars are kept, especially at home or in residential areas.

Common Contexts

车库 is often mentioned in contexts related to parking, car maintenance, or housing features. For example, when describing a house, mentioning a 车库 highlights convenience and security for vehicle storage.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 车库 (in the garage): used to specify location.
  • 车库 (park in the garage): common phrase for parking.
  • 车库 (large garage): describes size, often a selling point for homes.

Usage Notes

车库 is a neutral term and widely understood. It differs from (parking lot) which refers to outdoor or public parking areas. Avoid confusing 车库 with (bus/train station), which relates to public transport hubs.

Example Sentences

My car is parked in the garage; it's safer at night.

He is repairing the car in the garage, preparing to leave tomorrow.

The new house has a very large garage that can fit two cars.