修车

• Pinyin: xiū chē
• Hanzi breakdown: 修 = 亻 (person) + 攸 (distant), meaning to repair or cultivate; 车 = pictograph of a chariot/vehicle

Meaning

To repair a vehicle; car repair. The act of fixing or maintaining automobiles or other vehicles.

A verb-object compound that functions as a unit. Can refer to professional repair or DIY fixing. Related terms: 修车厂 (repair shop), 修车师傅 (mechanic), 修理 (to repair, more general). Also applies to bicycles, motorcycles, and other vehicles.

Examples

1. 我的车抛锚了，得找个地方修车。 My car broke down; I need to find a place to get it repaired.
2. 他在修车厂干了十几年，经验特别丰富。 He has worked at a repair shop for over ten years and has extensive experience.
3. 现在修车的费用越来越贵了。 Car repair costs are getting more and more expensive these days.

Usage Guide

Context: everyday, automotive, service

Tone: practical

Do Say

• 车坏了，去修车吧。(The car broke down, let's get it repaired.)
• 这附近有修车的地方吗？(Is there a car repair place nearby?)

Don't Say

• 我要修理车 — 虽然语法正确，但口语中习惯说'修车'，'修理车'听起来较生硬

Origin & History

Verb-object compound of 修 (to repair, fix) + 车 (vehicle). A modern compound that became common with the spread of automobiles.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal