轿车

No base JSON record found for this token.

Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

The word 轿车 (jiàochē) specifically refers to a passenger car or sedan, commonly used for personal transportation. It contrasts with larger vehicles like trucks or buses.

Common Contexts

轿车 is often used when discussing private vehicles, car models, fuel efficiency, or driving conditions. It is a neutral term suitable for everyday conversation and formal contexts.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 轿车 (mǎi jiàochē): to buy a car, used when talking about purchasing a private vehicle.
  • 轿车 (jiàochē yóuhào): car fuel consumption, common in discussions about economy and environment.
  • 轿车 (kāi jiàochē): to drive a car, a frequent phrase in daily life.

Notes

Unlike the general word (chē), which can mean any vehicle, 轿车 specifically implies a passenger car. Avoid confusing it with commercial or heavy vehicles. It is a formal and standard term, not slang or regional dialect.

Example Sentences

He bought a new car and is planning to travel this weekend.

This model of car has very low fuel consumption, suitable for city

He is driving a car on the highway at a high speed.