换乘

huàn chéng

HSK 3.0 Level 4 Verb Rare

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Definitions

1. to change train (plane, bus etc)
2. transfer between modes of transport

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 直达 zhí dá 直达 zhí dá to reach (a place) directly opposite of transferring, meaning direct without transfer: to reach (a place) directly

Related words

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• 中转 zhōng zhuǎn 中转 zhōng zhuǎn to change (train or plane) a broader term for transit or connecting, often used for flights: to change (train or plane)

Synonyms

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• 转车 zhuǎn chē 转车 zhuǎn chē to transfer mainly for transferring between vehicles on the ground, especially buses: to transfer

Usage notes

Collocations

Common in fixed phrases like 换乘站 (transfer station) or 换乘通道 (transfer passage).

Common mistakes

Do not confuse with 转乘 (zhuǎn chéng), which is less common and more formal; use 换乘 in everyday speech for changing transport.

Example Sentences

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我需要在地铁站 换乘 另一条线路。

I need to transfer to another line at the subway station.

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Child Words of 换乘

• 乘 乘 chéng: to ride
• 乘 乘 shèng: (archaic) four horse military chariot
• 换 换 huàn: to exchange