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taxi

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

chu1zu1che1 • chūzūchē

Meaning


Primary

taxi

Alternatives

cab, taxicab

Hint

This is the usual Mainland term for a taxi; in Taiwan, 计程车 is more common.

Mnemonic


A 出租车 taxi is a 车 car that goes 出 out for 租 rent, with a driver to take you where you want to go.

Usage


我们 坐 出租车 去 机场。

We're taking a taxi to the airport.

请 帮 我 叫 一 辆 出租车。

Please call a taxi for me.

那 辆 出租车 在 门口 等 你。

That taxi is waiting for you at the entrance.