Definition
乘客 (chéngkè) specifically means a passenger on public transport (bus, train, plane, subway). 旅客 (lǚkè) is broader, meaning traveler or tourist, often implying a longer journey with accommodation. Use 乘客 when focusing on the vehicle ride; use 旅客 for travel/tourism contexts.
noun
passenger
Examples
- 乘客？Zhè chéng kè yào zài xià yí zhàn xià chē ma?Does this passenger want to get off at the next stop?
- 乘客。Qǐng suǒyǒu chéng kè guānbì shǒujī.All passengers please turn off your cell phones.
- 乘客。Huǒchē shàng de chéng kè hěn duō.There are many passengers on the train.
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