Definition
货车 (huò chē) is a general term for any vehicle that carries freight, including trucks, vans, and lorries. 卡车 (kǎ chē) is a more specific term for a large, heavy truck (like a lorry). In everyday use, 货车 is the broader category; 卡车 is a type of 货车.
noun
freight vehicletruckvan
Easily confused
- 火车huǒ chēsound-aliketrain
Examples
- 货车。Sījī bǎ huò chē kāi dào le gōngchǎng ménkǒu.The driver drove the truck to the factory gate.
- 货车。Zhè liàng huò chē zhuāng mǎn le huòwù.This truck is loaded with goods.
- 货车。Mǎlù shàng yǒu hěn duō huò chē zài sòng dōngxi.There are many trucks delivering things on the road.
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