轿车

• 병음: jiào chē
• 한자 분석: 轿 = 车 (vehicle) + 乔 — sedan chair; 车 = vehicle

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세단(승용차)

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.

예문

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。

사용 가이드

맥락: transportation, automotive, everyday

어조: neutral

올바른 표현

• 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.)

피해야 할 표현

• 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)

기원과 역사

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

문화적 배경

세대: All ages

사회적 배경: Universal