轿车

• Pinyin: jiào chē
• Desglose de hanzi: 轿 = 车 (vehicle) + 乔 — sedan chair; 车 = vehicle

Significado

Berlina (coche).

Specifically refers to sedans as opposed to SUVs, trucks, or vans. The most common type of personal vehicle in China. Can carry connotations of comfort and status depending on the brand.

Ejemplos

1. 他花了二十万买了一辆新轿车。
2. 公司为高管配备了专用轿车。
3. 马路上跑的大多数都是私家轿车。

Guía de uso

Contexto: transportation, automotive, everyday

Tono: neutral

Correcto

• 你那辆轿车是什么牌子的？(What brand is your sedan?)
• 我更喜欢轿车而不是SUV。(I prefer sedans over SUVs.)

Incorrecto

• 用'轿车'描述货车或越野车 (Don't use 轿车 for trucks or SUVs — it specifically means sedans; use 卡车 for trucks, 越野车 or SUV for SUVs)

Origen e historia

Composed of 轿 (sedan chair) + 车 (vehicle). Originally 轿 referred to carried sedan chairs; combined with 车, it means a motorized enclosed passenger vehicle.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal