乘务员

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Meaning and Usage

The word 乘务员 (chéng wù yuán) refers to attendants working on various modes of transportation such as airplanes, trains, and boats. They are responsible for passenger service, safety, and sometimes ticket checking.

Common Contexts

You will often hear this word in travel-related situations, such as at airports, train stations, or on board. It is a formal term used in professional contexts.

Collocations and Patterns

Usage Notes

This term is neutral and polite, suitable for formal and informal contexts. It specifically refers to staff on transportation vehicles, unlike 服务员 which is more general for service staff in restaurants or shops. Avoid confusing 乘务员 with 司机 (driver) or (pilot).

Example Sentences

The attendant is checking the passengers' tickets.

The flight attendants were very friendly and helped us solve the problem.

Train attendants are responsible for safety and service inside the carriage.