公交 (gōng jiāo) — public transportation
Definition
Short for 公共交通 (public transportation), used in everyday speech for buses, subways, and the systems that run them. Often paired with 车 (公交车) for the vehicle itself.
noun
public transportation
Measure word · 辆
Examples
- 公交。Wǒ měi tiān zuò gōng jiāo qù shàng bān.I take public transportation to work every day.
- 公交。Zhè ge chéng shì de gōng jiāo hěn fāng biàn.Public transportation in this city is very convenient.
- 公交。Děng gōng jiāo de shí hou yào zhù yì ān quán.When waiting for public transportation, pay attention to safety.
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