Definition
转车 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning to change or transfer between vehicles such as trains, buses, or subways. The verb 转 and the object 车 can be separated by elements like duration, measure words, or complements — for example, 转了一次车 ('transferred once'). Use it when a journey requires switching to a different line or vehicle, especially in public transit contexts.
v.o.
to change trains or busesto transfer (to another vehicle)
Examples
- 转车。Wǒ xūyào zài Wǔhàn zhuàn chē.I need to change trains in Wuhan.
- 。Tā zhè cì lǚxíng zhuàn le yí cì chē.He transferred once on this trip.
- 转车，。Zuò gāotiě búyòng zhuàn chē, zhídá Běijīng.Taking the high-speed rail, you don't need to change trains — it goes directly to Beijing.
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