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A1 verb 7 min de lecture

开车

kāichē

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Explication 开车 in your Level:

At the A1 level, '开车' (kāichē) is introduced as a basic action verb meaning 'to drive a car.' Students learn it alongside other transport verbs like '坐' (zuò - to sit/ride) and '走' (zǒu - to walk). At this stage, the focus is on simple Subject-Verb-Object sentences like '我开车' (I drive) or '他不开车' (He doesn't drive). It's important for beginners to distinguish between '开车' (the act of driving) and '车' (the car itself). You will use this word to answer basic questions about how you get to school or work. The pinyin is 'kāi chē,' and both characters are in the first tone, which means your voice should stay high and level for both syllables. Learning this word early allows you to describe your daily routine and basic abilities.

At the A2 level, you begin to use '开车' in more complex sentence structures, specifically involving destination and manner. You will learn to say '开车去 [place]' (drive to a place) and start using basic adverbs. You'll also encounter the concept of '会' (huì - can/know how to) as in '我会开车' (I know how to drive). This level also introduces the difference between '开车' and '坐车' (being a passenger). You should be able to describe a simple trip, such as '昨天我开车去了北京' (Yesterday I drove to Beijing). The grammar focus shifts slightly to the 'separable' nature of the verb, though deep exploration of this is usually reserved for B1. You will also learn related nouns like '停车场' (parking lot) and '司机' (driver).

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At the B1 level, '开车' is used to practice more advanced grammar points, such as duration and resultative complements. You will learn to use the 'opened/started' aspect of '开' in phrases like '车开了' (the car/bus/train has started moving). You will also master the duration structure: '他开了一个小时的车' (He drove for an hour). At this stage, you should be comfortable using '开车' with various modal verbs like '想' (want), '可以' (can/may), and '必须' (must). You'll also learn more specific automotive vocabulary, such as '倒车' (to reverse) and '刹车' (to brake). Discussions might involve traffic conditions, where '开车' is contrasted with '坐地铁' (taking the subway) in terms of convenience and speed.

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At the B2 level, '开车' expands into more abstract and idiomatic territory. You will learn about the internet slang usage where '开车' refers to making off-color jokes or sharing 'spicy' content. This is crucial for understanding modern Chinese social media and casual conversation among younger generations. You'll also encounter the word in professional contexts, such as '项目开车' (starting a project), although this is less common. Grammatically, you'll use '开车' in complex 'Ba' and 'Bei' structures, such as '他把车开进了车库' (He drove the car into the garage). You should be able to discuss the pros and cons of driving in the city, environmental impacts of '开车,' and the rise of electric vehicles (电动汽车).

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At the C1 level, your understanding of '开车' should include its various registers and nuanced synonyms like '驾驶' (jiàshǐ) and '驾车' (jiàchē). You will explore the cultural implications of car ownership in China and the linguistic evolution of '开车' as a metaphor for control and initiation. You should be able to read and discuss news articles about driving laws, autonomous driving (自动驾驶), and the ethics of the 'Old Driver' (老司机) culture. Your ability to use '开车' in formal writing, such as essays on urban planning or transportation policy, will be tested. You will also understand the historical development of the character '车' from ancient pictographs of chariots to modern vehicles, providing a deep linguistic context.

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At the C2 level, you possess a native-like grasp of '开车' in all its forms. You can appreciate literary uses of the term and understand subtle puns that rely on its multiple meanings. You can navigate highly technical discussions about automotive engineering where '开车' might be replaced by more precise terms like '操控' (cāokòng - to manipulate/control) or '运行' (yùnxíng - to operate/run). You are also fully aware of the social etiquette surrounding '开车' in internet culture, knowing when the slang is appropriate and when it is not. You can analyze the sociolinguistic impact of 'driving' metaphors in Mandarin compared to other languages, and you can use the word effortlessly in any context, from a legal deposition to a stand-up comedy routine.

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Entraîne-toi Exemples Notes et astuces

开车 en 30 secondes

开车 (kāichē) literally means 'to drive a car,' combining the verb 'to start/operate' with the noun 'vehicle.'
It is a separable verb, meaning you can insert duration or descriptions between the two characters.
In internet slang, it refers to making suggestive jokes or sharing NSFW content, with 'old drivers' being experts.
It is used for cars, buses, and trains, but never for bicycles or motorcycles, which use the verb '骑' (qí).

The term 开车 (kāichē) is one of the most fundamental verb-object constructions in the Chinese language, primarily meaning 'to drive a car' or 'to start a vehicle.' At its core, it consists of two characters: 开 (kāi), which means to open, start, or operate, and 车 (chē), which refers to any wheeled vehicle. In a literal sense, it describes the physical act of operating a motor vehicle, but its usage has evolved significantly in the digital age. In modern Mandarin, particularly within internet subcultures, '开车' has taken on a metaphorical meaning related to making suggestive jokes or sharing 'adult' content, often referred to as 'driving the bus' or 'starting the engine.' This dual nature makes it a fascinating word that bridges the gap between basic daily vocabulary and complex social slang.

Literal Meaning: The act of operating a car, truck, or bus. It is used in daily life to discuss transportation, commuting, and travel logistics.
Slang Usage: In online forums and social media, it refers to posting content that is 'racy' or 'NSFW' (Not Safe For Work), where the person posting is the 'driver' and the followers are the 'passengers.'

你会开车吗？ (Nǐ huì kāichē ma?) — Do you know how to drive?

Historically, the word '车' referred to chariots or carts pulled by animals. With the advent of the internal combustion engine, '开' (to open/start) was applied to the process of igniting and operating these new machines. Today, whether you are talking about a commute to work or a weekend road trip, '开车' is the indispensable term for the movement of people via private or public motor transport.

我每天开车上班。 (Wǒ měitiān kāichē shàngbān.) — I drive to work every day.

Operational Context: Used by taxi drivers, bus drivers, and private car owners. It implies active control of the steering wheel and pedals.

Using 开车 correctly requires understanding its status as a 'separable verb' (离合词). While it often appears together, other words can be inserted between '开' and '车' to provide more detail about the action. For instance, to say 'drive a good car,' you would say '开好车' (kāi hǎo chē). This flexibility is a hallmark of Chinese grammar and allows for concise expression of complex ideas.

Basic Structure: Subject + (Time/Manner) + 开车 + (Destination). For example: '他很快地开车去了医院' (He drove to the hospital very quickly).

爸爸在开车，不能接电话。 (Bàba zài kāichē, bùnéng jiē diànhuà.) — Dad is driving, he can't answer the phone.

When you want to specify the duration of driving, you place the time between the two characters. 'Drove for two hours' becomes '开了两个小时的车' (kāile liǎng gè xiǎoshí de chē). This structure is essential for moving beyond basic A1 level Chinese and achieving natural fluency. Furthermore, '开车' can be used to describe the starting of a train or a bus from a station, not just the act of steering a personal automobile.

火车快要开车了，大家请上车。 (Huǒchē kuàiyào kāichē le, dàjiā qǐng shàngchē.) — The train is about to start/depart; everyone please get on.

Negation: Use '不' (bù) for habitual negation (I don't drive) and '没' (méi) for past actions (I didn't drive).

In mainland China, Taiwan, and Singapore, 开车 is heard everywhere from morning radio traffic reports to casual dinner conversations. In the bustling streets of Shanghai or Beijing, you'll hear people discussing traffic jams (堵车) and their '开车' experiences. If you're taking a taxi or a Didi (China's Uber), you might hear the driver talking about their '开车' skills or how long they've been '开车' for the day.

师傅，您开车开了多少年了？ (Shīfu, nín kāichē kāile duōshǎo nián le?) — Master (driver), how many years have you been driving?

Beyond literal transportation, the internet has breathed new life into the term. On platforms like Bilibili, Weibo, or Douyin, '开车' is a signal for content that pushes boundaries. When a creator starts telling a slightly dirty joke, the comments section might fill with '他又开车了' (He's driving again). This has led to the term '老司机' (lǎo sījī - old driver) becoming a common way to refer to someone who is experienced, particularly in navigating 'adult' topics or knowing where to find hidden content on the web.

Commuter Culture: Discussions about gas prices, parking spots, and license plate lotteries often center around the difficulties of '开车' in big cities.

One of the most frequent errors for English speakers is using 开车 for all types of vehicles. In English, we 'drive' a car, but we also 'drive' a motorcycle or 'ride' a bike. In Chinese, the verb is highly specific to the vehicle type. If you say '开车' while pointing to a bicycle, native speakers will be confused because '开' implies operating a machine with a cabin or complex controls, while '骑' (qí) is used for things you straddle.

Mistake: Wrong Vehicle: Using '开车' for a bicycle (自行车) or motorcycle (摩托车). Correct: '骑车' (qí chē).

Incorrect: 我开车自行车去公园。 (Wǒ kāichē zìxíngchē qù gōngyuán.)

Another common mistake involves the grammar of duration. English speakers often try to translate 'I drove for three hours' as '我开车三个小时' (Wǒ kāichē sān gè xiǎoshí). However, because '开车' is a verb-object phrase, the duration must be handled carefully. You must either repeat the verb ('我开车开了三个小时') or insert the duration ('我开了三个小时的车'). Failing to do this makes the sentence sound 'broken' to a native ear.

Mistake: Confusion with '坐车': '开车' means you are the driver. '坐车' (zuò chē) means you are the passenger. Don't say '我开车去' if someone else is driving you!

While 开车 is the standard term for driving, there are several alternatives depending on the level of formality and the specific vehicle being operated. Understanding these nuances helps in selecting the right word for the right situation, whether it's a formal report or a casual chat.

驾驶 (jiàshǐ): A more formal term for 'to drive' or 'to pilot.' It is used in legal contexts (e.g., 驾驶执照 - driver's license) and for operating planes or ships.
驾车 (jiàchē): A more literary or formal version of '开车.' You might see this in news headlines or written reports.

请出示您的驾驶证。 (Qǐng chūshì nín de jiàshǐzhèng.) — Please show your driver's license.

For different modes of transport, remember the verb changes: '骑' (qí) for horses, bikes, and motorcycles; '开' (kāi) for cars, trains, and planes; and '打' (dǎ) for taking a taxi (打车). Choosing '开车' implies a specific level of control over a motorized vehicle with wheels.

How Formal Is It?

Le savais-tu ?

The character '车' has changed from a complex drawing of a chariot to a simple three-stroke character in simplified Chinese.

Guide de prononciation

UK /kʰaɪ̯⁵⁵ ʈʂʰɤ⁵⁵/

US /kaɪ tʃʌ/

Equal stress on both syllables.

Rime avec

该 (gāi) 排 (pái - tone diff) 喝 (hē) 乐 (lè - tone diff) 拍 (pāi) 奢 (shē) 折 (zhé - tone diff) 色 (sè - tone diff)

Erreurs fréquentes

Pronouncing 'che' like 'chee'.
Falling to a third tone on 'kai'.
Confusing 'che' with 'chi'.

Niveau de difficulté

Lecture 1/5

Characters are simple and high-frequency.

Écriture 2/5

Kai is easy, Che is simple in simplified form.

Expression orale 2/5

Tones must stay high; avoid dipping.

Écoute 1/5

Very distinct sound in daily life.

Quoi apprendre ensuite

Prérequis

我你去不会

Apprends ensuite

打车坐车骑车堵车司机

Avancé

驾驶执照自动驾驶交通肇事肇事逃逸违章驾驶

Grammaire à connaître

Separable Verbs (离合词)

开了三个小时的车 (Kāile sān gè xiǎoshí de chē)

Resultative Complements

把车开走了 (Bǎ chē kāi zǒu le)

Manner Complements with 得

开车开得很快 (Kāichē kāi de hěn kuài)

Directional Complements

把车开进库里 (Bǎ chē kāi jìn kù lǐ)

Serial Verb Construction

开车去买菜 (Kāichē qù mǎi cài)

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Exemples par niveau

我会开车。

I can drive.

Subject + 会 + Verb.

他不开车。

He doesn't drive.

Negation with '不'.

爸爸开车去学校。

Dad drives to school.

Verb + 去 + Place.

你会开车吗？

Do you know how to drive?

Question with '吗'.

我喜欢开车。

I like driving.

Subject + 喜欢 + Verb.

哥哥正在开车。

Older brother is driving right now.

Continuous action with '正在'.

请开车。

Please drive.

Polite command with '请'.

这是谁在开车？

Who is driving this?

Question with '谁'.

我每天开车上班。

I drive to work every day.

Time adverb '每天'.

他开车开得很慢。

He drives very slowly.

Verb complement with '得'.

我们要开车去超市。

We want to drive to the supermarket.

Modal verb '要'.

开车去北京要多久？

How long does it take to drive to Beijing?

Duration question '要多久'.

虽然路很远，但我还是想开车。

Although the road is far, I still want to drive.

Conjunction '虽然...但是'.

我的车坏了，不能开车。

My car is broken, I can't drive.

Cause and effect.

这里不能开车。

You can't drive here.

Prohibition with '不能'.

他开车送我去机场。

He drove me to the airport.

Serial verb construction '开车送'.

他已经开了一个小时的车了。

He has already been driving for an hour.

Separable verb with duration.

开车的时候不要玩手机。

Don't play with your phone while driving.

...的时候 structure.

他在高速公路上开车开得很快。

He drives very fast on the highway.

Place preposition '在'.

这是我第一次开车上路。

This is my first time driving on the road.

Ordinal number '第一次'.

他把车开进了车库。

He drove the car into the garage.

Ba-sentence structure.

只要你小心开车，就很安全。

As long as you drive carefully, it's safe.

Conditional '只要...就'.

他喜欢一边开车一边听音乐。

He likes listening to music while driving.

Simultaneous actions '一边...一边'.

因为下雨，他开车特别小心。

Because it's raining, he drives particularly carefully.

Causal conjunction '因为'.

老司机又要开车了，大家坐稳。

The 'old driver' is about to start 'driving' again; everyone stay steady.

Slang usage of '开车'.

由于疲劳驾驶，他差点出了车祸。

Due to fatigued driving, he almost had an accident.

Formal cause '由于'.

现在的年轻人更喜欢开电动汽车。

Young people nowadays prefer driving electric cars.

Comparative '更'.

他开车技术很好，能够应付各种路况。

His driving skills are great; he can handle various road conditions.

Ability with '能够'.

别在群里乱开车，注意形象。

Don't post inappropriate things in the group; mind your image.

Slang context for group chats.

开车不仅方便，而且能节省时间。

Driving is not only convenient but also saves time.

Correlative '不仅...而且'.

他习惯了在左边开车。

He is used to driving on the left.

Habituation with '习惯了'.

为了省油，他尽量少开车。

To save gas, he tries to drive as little as possible.

Purpose clause '为了'.

随着自动驾驶技术的发展，未来我们可能不需要亲自开车。

With the development of autonomous driving technology, we might not need to drive ourselves in the future.

Prepositional phrase '随着'.

他开车的风格反映了他的性格。

His driving style reflects his personality.

Abstract noun '风格'.

政府正在鼓励市民减少开车以保护环境。

The government is encouraging citizens to drive less to protect the environment.

Formal verb '鼓励'.

他在网络上“开车”的行为引起了争议。

His behavior of 'driving' (posting racy content) online caused controversy.

Quotations for slang.

由于长期开车，他患上了腰椎间盘突出。

Due to long-term driving, he suffered from a herniated disc.

Medical/Formal context.

开车虽然是个人行为，但也要考虑到公共安全。

Although driving is a personal act, public safety must also be considered.

Concessive clause.

他那熟练的开车技巧令人赞叹。

His skillful driving techniques are admirable.

Adjective-Noun agreement.

在这部电影中，“开车”被用作一种隐喻。

In this movie, 'driving' is used as a metaphor.

Passive voice '被'.

驾车执照的考核标准日益严格，旨在降低事故率。

The standards for driving license exams are becoming increasingly strict, aiming to reduce accident rates.

Formal register '旨在'.

他不仅精通开车，还对汽车机械构造了如指掌。

He is not only proficient in driving but also knows the mechanical structure of cars like the back of his hand.

Idiom '了如指掌'.

在某些语境下，“开车”一词已演变为一种亚文化符号。

In certain contexts, the term 'driving' has evolved into a subcultural symbol.

Academic register '演变'.

他那肆无忌惮的开车方式最终导致了吊销驾照。

His reckless way of driving eventually led to the revocation of his license.

Advanced vocabulary '肆无忌惮'.

这种新型跑车开起来有一种贴地飞行的感觉。

Driving this new sports car feels like flying close to the ground.

Sensory complement '起来'.

法律对于酒后开车的惩罚极重，绝无姑息。

The law's punishment for drunk driving is extremely heavy, with no leniency whatsoever.

Legal register '绝无姑息'.

他试图通过“开车”来调节气氛，却适得其反。

He tried to adjust the atmosphere by 'driving' (making jokes), but it backfired.

Idiom '适得其反'.

开车之于他，不仅是通勤，更是一种精神上的释放。

Driving, to him, is not just commuting but a spiritual release.

Analogy structure '...之于...'.

Collocations courantes

开车技术

开车上班

疲劳开车

酒后开车

小心开车

开车上路

学开车

禁止开车

开车旅行

老司机开车

Phrases Courantes

开车了

— The car/train has started; or a slang alert for racy content.

火车开车了，快上来！

会开车

— To know how to drive.

你会开车吗？

想开车

— Wanting to drive; or wanting to make a joke.

我今天不想开车。

开车送你

— To drive someone somewhere.

我开车送你回家吧。

开车不喝酒

— Don't drink and drive.

开车不喝酒，喝酒不开车。

慢点开车

— Drive slowly/carefully.

路滑，慢点开车。

半路开车

— To start 'driving' (slang) in the middle of a convo.

你怎么突然半路开车？

开车导航

— To use GPS while driving.

开车导航很有用。

开车执照

— Driver's license (colloquial).

我拿到了开车执照。

带头开车

— To lead the 'driving' (slang).

群主带头开车。

Souvent confondu avec

开车 vs 骑车

Used for bikes and motorcycles where you sit astride.

开车 vs 坐车

Used for being a passenger, not the operator.

开车 vs 打车

Used specifically for hailing or calling a taxi/ride-share.

Expressions idiomatiques

"闭门造车"

— To build a cart behind closed doors; to be unrealistic or detached from reality.

我们不能闭门造车。

Literary

"老马识途"

— An old horse knows the way; an experienced person knows what to do.

他在这方面是老马识途。

Formal

"车水马龙"

— Heavy traffic; a busy street.

街道上车水马龙。

Literary

"学富五车"

— To have wealth of knowledge (enough to fill five carts).

他真是个学富五车的学者。

Formal

"杯水车薪"

— A cup of water for a cartload of firewood; an inadequate measure.

这点钱只是杯水车薪。

Formal

"前车之鉴"

— Lessons learned from the mistakes of those before.

这次失败是我们的前车之鉴。

Formal

"安步当车"

— To walk leisurely instead of riding in a carriage.

晚饭后我喜欢安步当车。

Literary

"螳臂当车"

— A mantis trying to stop a chariot; overestimating one's power.

这种行为简直是螳臂当车。

Formal

"下车伊始"

— Just off the carriage; just arrived at a new post.

他下车伊始就做了调查。

Formal

"分道扬镳"

— To go separate ways (chariots).

他们最后分道扬镳了。

Literary

Facile à confondre

开车 vs 驾驶

Both mean to drive.

驾驶 is formal and can apply to planes; 开车 is casual and mainly for cars.

他在驾驶舱里。 vs 我在开车。

开车 vs 开动

Both involve 'starting'.

开动 is for machinery or engines; 开车 is for the whole vehicle movement.

开动机器。 vs 开车上路。

开车 vs 发动

Both mean 'start'.

发动 usually refers to starting the engine specifically.

发动引擎。

开车 vs 行车

Both relate to car movement.

行车 is a noun or formal verb for the state of driving.

行车安全。

开车 vs 驾驭

Sounds like driving.

驾驭 means to master or control something abstract.

驾驭复杂的情况。

Structures de phrases

S + 会 + 开车。

我会开车。

S + 开车 + 去 + Place。

他开车去公司。

S + 开车 + 开得 + Adj。

你开车开得很稳。

S + 开了 + Duration + 的车。

我开了一天的车。

S + 一边 + 开车 + 一边 + V。

他一边开车一边唱歌。

由于...，S + 没法 + 开车。

由于眼睛疼，我没法开车。

随着...，开车变得...。

随着油价上涨，开车变得很贵。

与其...，不如开车。

与其挤公交，不如自己开车。

Famille de mots

Noms

汽车 (Car)

司机 (Driver)

车站 (Station)

车库 (Garage)

Verbes

停车 (Park)

倒车 (Reverse)

刹车 (Brake)

洗车 (Wash car)

Adjectifs

快 (Fast)

慢 (Slow)

堵 (Congested)

Apparenté

马路

红绿灯

汽油

高速公路

驾驶证

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Comment l'utiliser

frequency

Extremely high in daily speech and media.

Erreurs courantes

我开车自行车。 → 我骑自行车。
You cannot 'kai' a bicycle; you must 'qi' it.
他开车了三个小时。 → 他开了三个小时的车。
The duration must come between the verb and the object.
我想驾驶去商店。 → 我想开车去商店。
驾驶 is too formal for a simple trip to the store.
他在开车摩托车。 → 他在骑摩托车。
Motorcycles require 'qi' because you straddle them.
车开了在路。 → 车在路上开。
The location 'on the road' must come before the verb 'drive'.

Astuces

Separable Verb Rule

Remember that 'che' is the object. If you add 'le' or 'guo', put it after 'kai'.

Taxi Etiquette

When getting into a taxi, you don't say 'I want to drive'. You are '坐车'.

Internet Caution

Be aware of the 'racy' meaning of 'kaiche' before using it in a new group chat.

Flat Tones

Keep your pitch high and steady for both syllables to sound like a native.

Related Verbs

Learn '停车' (park) and '倒车' (reverse) at the same time to expand your range.

Common Signs

Look for signs that say '禁止开车' (No driving) in pedestrian zones.

Vehicle Types

Use '开' for anything with a steering wheel and '骑' for handlebars.

Simplified vs Traditional

In simplified, it's 车. In traditional, it's 車. Both are common in different regions.

Context Clues

If someone says 'kaiche' at a train station, they mean the train is leaving.

Daily Practice

Every time you get in a car, say '我要开车' or '我要坐车' to yourself.

Mémorise-le

Moyen mnémotechnique

Imagine '开' as 'opening' the car door and '车' as the car itself. You open the door to drive the car.

Association visuelle

Visualize a steering wheel (开) and four wheels (车).

Word Web

Car Drive Road Travel Driver Engine Speed Traffic

Défi

Try to say 'I drive to the park' in Chinese three times fast without changing the tones.

Origine du mot

The word '开' (kāi) originally depicted hands opening a gate. '车' (chē) is a pictograph of a chariot with wheels and an axle. Together, they form a modern compound verb.

Sens originel : To start or set a wheeled vehicle in motion.

Sino-Tibetan

Contexte culturel

Be careful using '开车' slang in professional or mixed-gender formal environments.

In English, 'driving' can mean leading a project, similar to Chinese slang usage.

The song 'Lao Siji Dai Dai Wo' (Old Driver, Take Me). Didi Chuxing apps. Fast & Furious Chinese title.

Pratique dans la vie réelle

Contextes réels

Commuting

开车上班
路上堵车
找停车位
加油站

Social Media

老司机
求开车
别开车
车牌号

Travel

开车旅行
租车
高速费
自驾游

Asking for help

你能开车送我吗？
你会开车吗？
帮我开车
我不认路

Safety

小心开车
慢点开
系安全带
别喝酒

Amorces de conversation

"你会开车吗？你什么时候学的？"

"你觉得在你的城市开车方便吗？"

"你更喜欢开车还是坐地铁？为什么？"

"你开车的时候喜欢听什么音乐？"

"你最远的一次开车旅行是去哪里？"

Sujets d'écriture

描述一次你开车去旅行的经历，路上的风景怎么样？

你觉得未来自动驾驶会取代人类开车吗？说说你的看法。

如果你不会开车，你觉得生活会有什么不方便的地方吗？

讨论一下酒后开车的危害以及如何预防。

写一段关于你第一次学开车时的心情和故事。

Questions fréquentes

10 questions

No, for a bicycle you must use 骑车 (qí chē). '开' implies operating a machine, while '骑' implies riding on top of something.

In literal terms, it's an experienced driver. In slang, it's someone who is very experienced in internet culture or sharing suggestive content.

You should say '我开了五个小时的车' (Wǒ kāile wǔ gè xiǎoshí de chē) or '我开车开了五个小时'.

Yes, it can mean the train is starting its journey from the station.

Yes, '开' is used for planes, though '驾驶' is more common in professional settings.

It's usually a warning to stop making inappropriate or suggestive jokes.

No, 开车 itself is a verb-object phrase, so it often stands alone as the verb 'to drive'.

You say 酒后开车 (jiǔ hòu kāi chē) or 酒驾 (jiǔ jià) for short.

It is either 开车 or 驾驶汽车. '驾驶车' is grammatically awkward.

Yes, it's a very common word for all ages, but they won't use the slang meaning.

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