车展

• Pinyin: chē zhǎn
• Hanzi breakdown: 车 = simplified from 車, pictograph of a cart; 展 = 尸 (corpse/body) + 𧘇 (clothing component), to display

Meaning

Auto show; car exhibition; motor show.

Short for 汽车展览会, referring to exhibitions showcasing automobiles, typically featuring new models, concept cars, and industry innovations. Major auto shows in China include those in Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou. Often attracts both industry professionals and car enthusiasts.

Examples

1. 今年的北京车展上，各大品牌都展出了最新款的电动汽车。 At this year's Beijing Auto Show, major brands all displayed their latest electric vehicles.
2. 他是汽车发烧友，每年都要去看车展。 He's a car enthusiast who goes to auto shows every year.
3. 很多新车型会选择在车展上首发亮相。 Many new car models choose to make their debut at auto shows.

Usage Guide

Context: automotive, business, leisure

Tone: neutral

Do Say

• 我们一起去看车展吧。(Let's go to the auto show together.)
• 这款车在车展上很受关注。(This car model received a lot of attention at the auto show.)

Don't Say

• 车展不仅展示汽车，还有模特、活动等 (Note that 车展 isn't just about cars — it also features models, promotional events, and entertainment)

Origin & History

Abbreviation of 汽车展览 (automobile exhibition), combining 车 (vehicle) with 展 (exhibition).

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal