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候车
hòuchē
Description
"候车"的意思是在车站等公共汽车、火车或者地铁。
"候车" means waiting for a bus, train, or subway at a station.
我们常常在"候车室"里坐着，一边休息一边等车。
We often sit in the "候车室", resting while waiting for the vehicle.
Meanings
候车hòuchē
to wait for a bus, train, or other vehicle
很多人在站台上候车。
Many people are waiting for the train on the platform.
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Notes
- Etymology
候 means to wait, 车 means vehicle; together "wait for a vehicle."
- Nuance
more formal than 等车; often seen on station signs like 候车室 (waiting room).
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