车型

• Pinyin: chē xíng
• Hanzi breakdown: 车 = pictograph of a vehicle; 型 = 刑 (punishment, phonetic) + 土 (earth)

Meaning

Vehicle model; car model. The specific type or model of a vehicle.

Used when discussing specific car models, configurations, or variants. Common in car shopping, reviews, and automotive discussions. Often followed by model names or specifications.

Examples

1. 这款车型在年轻人中特别受欢迎。 This car model is especially popular among young people.
2. 同一个车型有汽油版和电动版两种选择。 The same model has both gasoline and electric versions to choose from.
3. 请问你想了解哪个车型？ Which model would you like to learn about?

Usage Guide

Context: automotive, shopping, industry

Tone: neutral

Do Say

• 这个车型的安全性能怎么样？(How is the safety performance of this model?)
• 新款车型比老款省油百分之二十。(The new model is 20% more fuel-efficient than the old one.)

Don't Say

• 自行车的车型 (For bicycles, you would more commonly say 款式 or simply describe the type)

Origin & History

Compound of 车 (vehicle) and 型 (type, model). A modern automotive term.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal