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高铁
gāotiě
Description
高铁是一种跑得很快的火车，坐高铁去别的城市很方便。
The 高铁 is a type of train that runs very fast, and taking the 高铁 to other cities is very convenient.
在中国，很多人喜欢坐高铁去旅行，因为又快又舒服。
In China, many people like to travel by 高铁 because it is fast and comfortable.
Meanings
高铁gāotiě
high-speed rail; high-speed train
我明天坐高铁去上海。
I will take the high-speed train to Shanghai tomorrow.
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Notes
- Etymology
高 (high) + 铁 (short for 铁路, railway), literally "high-speed railway."
- Nuance
高铁 is faster than regular 火车; 动车 is a related but slightly slower service.
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