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high-speed rail

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

gao1tie3 • gāotiě

Meaning


Primary

high-speed rail

Alternatives

high-speed railway, high-speed train

Mnemonic


高铁 High-speed rail runs at 高 high speeds along rails made of 铁 iron.

Usage


我们 明天 坐 高铁 去 台北。

We're taking high-speed rail to Taipei tomorrow.

这 班 高铁 几 点 出发?

What time does this high-speed rail service depart?

高铁 比 开车 快。

High-speed rail is faster than driving.