Definition
机舱 (jī cāng) specifically refers to the passenger cabin of an aircraft. Its sibling 舱 (cāng) is a broader term that can mean any enclosed compartment on a ship or plane, including cargo holds. Use 机舱 when you need to be clear you mean the airplane's passenger area.
noun
airplane cabincabin (of an aircraft)
Examples
- 机舱，。jī cāng nèibù hěn ānjìng, chéngkè dōu zài xiūxi.The cabin is very quiet; all the passengers are resting.
- 机舱，。Qǐng nín quèrèn jī cāng de chūkǒu wèizhì, yǐbiàn jǐnjí shí shǐyòng.Please confirm the location of the cabin exits for use in an emergency.
- 机舱，。Zhè jià fēijī de jī cāng hěn kuānchang, zuòwèi yě hěn shūshì.This airplane's cabin is very spacious and the seats are comfortable.
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