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塞车
sāichē
Description
塞车的意思是路上车太多，车开得很慢，或者停下来不动。
The meaning of 塞车 is that there are too many cars on the road, so they move very slowly or stop completely.
上班的时候，大城市里常常塞车。
During rush hour, big cities often have 塞车.
Meanings
塞车sāichē
traffic jam; to be stuck in traffic
今天早上塞车，我迟到了。
I was late because of traffic this morning.
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Notes
- Etymology
塞 (to block) + 车 (car/vehicle), literally "vehicles blocked".
- Nuance
塞车 is common in southern China and Hong Kong; 堵车 is more common in the north.
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