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火车
huǒchē
Description
火车是一种在铁路上跑的交通工具，可以坐很多人，也可以运东西。
A 火车 is a type of vehicle that runs on rails, can carry many people, and can also transport goods.
很多人坐火车去别的城市，因为又便宜又方便。
Many people take the 火车 to other cities because it is cheap and convenient.
Meanings
火车huǒchē
train (railway vehicle)
我明天坐火车去北京。
I will take the train to Beijing tomorrow.
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Notes
- Etymology
火 (fire) + 车 (vehicle), from early steam-powered trains.
- Nuance
火车 is the general word; 高铁 refers to high-speed rail.
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