乘 (chéng) — to ride (a vehicle), to mount; to take advantage of (an opportunity), to avail oneself of; (math.) multiplied by, times
Definition
乘 (chéng) is the short verb meaning 'to ride/take' a vehicle — 乘坐 is the longer, more formal equivalent used in writing and announcements. In math, 五乘三 means 'five times three' (multiplication, distinct from 倍, the -fold classifier).
verb
to ride (a vehicle)to mountto take advantage of (an opportunity)to avail oneself of(math.) multiplied bytimes
Easily confused
- 背bèilook-aliketo memorize, to recite from memory
- 成chéngsound-alike(classifier) tenth, ten percent (used after a number 1–9)
- 乖guāilook-alike(of a child or pet) well-behaved, obedient
- 城chéngsound-alikecity; town
- 剩shènglook-aliketo be left; to remain
- 呈chéngsound-aliketo submit (to a superior); to formally present
Examples
- 乘。Wǒ men chéng huǒ chē qù běi jīng.We took the train to Beijing.
- 。Tā chéng zhe zhè ge jī huì xué le hěn duō.He took advantage of this opportunity and learned a lot.
- 乘。Wǔ chéng sān děng yú shí wǔ.Five times three equals fifteen.
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