Chinese

chéngkè
Meaning: passenger
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

乘
客

Example sentences

After the plane landed, the passengers walked off the plane in an orderly manner.
這艘小船載著乘客渡過江去。
这艘小船载著乘客渡过江去。
This small boat carried passengers across the river.
飛機平安落地,乘客們都鬆了一口氣。
飞机平安落地,乘客们都松了一口气。
The plane landed safely, and the passengers all breathed a sigh of relief.
這架大型客機可以容納五百多名乘客。
这架大型客机可以容纳五百多名乘客。
This large passenger plane can accommodate more than five hundred passengers.
捷運門一打開,乘客們便爭先恐後地湧入車廂。
捷运门一打开,乘客们便争先恐后地涌入车厢。
As soon as the subway doors opened, passengers scrambled to enter the carriage.
乘客們在月臺上等候火車進站。
乘客们在月台上等候火车进站。
Passengers are waiting on the platform for the train to arrive.
乘客們正在有序地排隊上車。
乘客们正在有序地排队上车。
Passengers are queuing up to board the bus in an orderly manner.

Usage Notes

Refers to a person traveling in a vehicle, ship, or aircraft who is not the driver or a member of the crew.

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