Definitions
- 1. underground railway; subway
- 2. subway train
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Common mistakes
In China, the word for the underground rail system is 地铁; it's commonly used even when trains are above ground. Don't translate literally from "underground" when asking for directions.
Cultural notes
Chinese subway stations have extensive networks and are a primary mode of transport in major cities. Remember to keep your ticket to exit, as many systems require it.
Example Sentences
5 shown地铁 里非常拥挤。
The subway is very crowded.
地铁 每天早上六点开始运营。
The subway starts operating at six every morning.
我坐 地铁 去上班。
I take the subway to work.
我每天乘坐 地铁 上班。
I take the subway to work every day.
我每天乘 地铁 去上班。
I take the subway to work every day.
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