15秒でわかる
- Use 'zuò' for all public transport, even if standing.
- Line 1 is usually the oldest, most central metro line.
- Perfect for giving directions or planning meetups.
意味
This is a simple way to tell someone to take the first subway line. It is the most common way to give transit directions in any Chinese city with a metro system.
主な例文
3 / 6Giving directions to a tourist
去博物馆，你要坐一号线。
To go to the museum, you need to take Line 1.
Texting a friend about a meetup
我正在坐一号线，马上到。
I'm on Line 1, arriving soon.
Asking a colleague for commute advice
请问，去公司是坐一号线吗？
Excuse me, do I take Line 1 to the office?
文化的背景
Line 1 in major Chinese cities like Beijing and Shanghai is often the oldest and most central line. It usually connects major landmarks and historical sites, making it a symbol of the city's growth. In Beijing, it was the first underground railway in China, opening in 1969.
The 'Sit' Logic
Even if the train is so packed you're squashed against the door, you still use the word `坐` (zuò). It's the category of travel, not your physical posture.
Line 1 Rush
In Beijing or Shanghai, `一号线` is notoriously crowded. If a local tells you to avoid it during rush hour, listen to them!
15秒でわかる
- Use 'zuò' for all public transport, even if standing.
- Line 1 is usually the oldest, most central metro line.
- Perfect for giving directions or planning meetups.
What It Means
坐一号线 is your bread and butter for city travel. The word 坐 literally means 'to sit.' In Chinese, you 'sit' on buses, trains, and planes. Even if you are standing in a crowded car, you still say 坐. 一号线 simply means Line 1. It is the most basic way to navigate.
How To Use It
Use this when giving or receiving directions. You can add a destination at the end. For example, 坐一号线去王府井. It is a complete thought on its own. You can also turn it into a question. Just add 吗 at the end to ask if you should take it. It is very flexible and hard to mess up.
When To Use It
Use it when you are a tourist asking for help. Use it when texting a friend where to meet. It is perfect for the daily commute. If you are in Shanghai or Beijing, you will say this constantly. It feels natural in almost any conversation about movement. Even in a business meeting, it sounds professional enough.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use this for taxis or private cars. For those, you usually use 打车 or 开车. If you are walking, obviously skip this one. Also, do not use it if the line is a name instead of a number. Some cities have named lines like the 'Airport Express.' In those cases, use the specific name instead of 一号线.
Cultural Background
In China, Line 1 is usually the 'Mother Line.' It is often the oldest and most iconic route in the city. In Beijing, Line 1 runs right under Chang'an Avenue. It passes through Tiananmen Square. Taking Line 1 is like taking a trip through history. It is often the most crowded line too. Prepare for a workout during rush hour!
Common Variations
If you want to be more specific, use 换乘. This means to transfer. You might say 坐一号线，然后换乘二号线. You can also swap the number easily. Just change 一 to 二 (2), 三 (3), or any other number. If you are in a hurry, you might just say 走一号线 which means 'go via Line 1.'
使い方のコツ
This phrase is highly versatile and fits almost any social context. It is the standard way to discuss subway travel without being overly formal or too slangy.
The 'Sit' Logic
Even if the train is so packed you're squashed against the door, you still use the word `坐` (zuò). It's the category of travel, not your physical posture.
Line 1 Rush
In Beijing or Shanghai, `一号线` is notoriously crowded. If a local tells you to avoid it during rush hour, listen to them!
The 'Hào' Secret
Always include `号` (hào) when naming lines. Saying '一线' (yī xiàn) sounds like you're talking about a 'first-tier' city or a business strategy, not the subway.
例文
6去博物馆，你要坐一号线。
To go to the museum, you need to take Line 1.
Uses 'yào' to indicate necessity.
我正在坐一号线，马上到。
I'm on Line 1, arriving soon.
The 'zhèngzài' adds the 'ing' flavor to the action.
请问，去公司是坐一号线吗？
Excuse me, do I take Line 1 to the office?
Adding 'qǐngwèn' makes it polite for a professional setting.
天呐，八点坐一号线太挤了！
Gosh, taking Line 1 at 8 AM is too crowded!
Expresses a common daily frustration in big cities.
跟紧我，我们要坐一号线回家。
Stay close to me, we are taking Line 1 home.
Direct and instructional.
这一站可以坐一号线吗？
Can I take Line 1 at this station?
Useful for confirming you are in the right place.
自分をテスト
Choose the correct verb for taking the subway.
去王府井，我们要 ___ 一号线。
In Chinese, 'zuò' (to sit) is the standard verb for using public transportation.
Complete the phrase for 'Line 1'.
请问，___ 在哪里？
'Hào xiàn' is the standard term for a numbered subway line.
🎉 スコア： /2
ビジュアル学習ツール
Formality of '坐一号线'
Texting a friend: '坐1号线见'
1号线见
Standard daily speech
坐一号线
Official announcements
请乘坐一号线
When to say 'Take Line 1'
At the station
Which way to Line 1?
On the phone
I'm on the train now.
Giving directions
Take Line 1 to the park.
Planning
Let's meet on Line 1.
練習問題バンク
2 問題去王府井，我们要 ___ 一号线。
In Chinese, 'zuò' (to sit) is the standard verb for using public transportation.
请问，___ 在哪里？
'Hào xiàn' is the standard term for a numbered subway line.
🎉 スコア： /2
よくある質問
10 問No, 坐 (zuò) is used for the act of taking transportation regardless of whether you are sitting or standing. It is like saying 'I am taking the train' in English.
Yes, but you would change 'Line' to 'Bus'. For a bus, you say 坐一路车 (zuò yī lù chē).
Yes, it is neutral. To make it more formal, you can add 请 (qǐng) at the start or use 乘坐 (chéngzuò) instead of just 坐.
Just swap the number! 坐二号线 (zuò èr hào xiàn). The structure stays exactly the same for any number.
You can ask 坐几号线？ (zuò jǐ hào xiàn?). The word 几 (jǐ) acts as the question word for 'which number'.
In casual texts, people often just write 1号线. In speech, 坐一号 is sometimes heard, but keeping 线 is clearer.
号 (hào) means 'number' or 'mark'. It is a counter used for things in a series, like room numbers or subway lines.
If the airport train has a number (like Line 11 in Shenzhen), yes. If it's just called 'Airport Express', use its name: 坐机场快线.
Forgetting the word 号 (hào). Saying 坐一线 sounds incomplete and might confuse people into thinking about something else.
Not necessarily! It is usually the oldest, which means it might be more crowded or have smaller stations than the newer lines.
関連フレーズ
换乘
To transfer/change lines.
地铁站
Subway station.
末班车
The last train/bus of the night.
刷卡
To swipe a card (for entry).
