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B2 noun 7분 분량

车流

chēliú
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설명 车流 in your Level:
At the A1 level, you don't need to use '车流' often, but it's good to recognize it. Think of it as 'many cars moving together.' You can imagine it as a 'river of cars.' In simple sentences, it helps you describe a busy street. For example, if you see many cars on the road, you can point and say '车流'. It is more advanced than just saying '很多车' (many cars), but the basic idea is the same. At this level, focus on the fact that '车' means car and '流' means flow like water.
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At the A2 level, you can start using '车流' to describe your environment. When you are talking about where you live or your commute, you might say the '车流' is big or small. You will hear this word in basic weather or traffic reports on the radio. It's a useful word for describing the city. You should know that it is a noun and usually comes before adjectives like '大' (big/heavy) or '快' (fast). It helps you sound more like a native speaker than just using the word 'traffic' (交通) for everything.
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By B1, you should be able to use '车流' in more complex sentences. You can use it to describe the atmosphere of a place. For instance, 'The street is very noisy because of the traffic flow.' You should also understand its use in navigation. When you use a map on your phone in China, it will mention '车流'. You are starting to see the difference between '车' (one car) and '车流' (the movement of many cars). You can use it with verbs like '看' (to watch) or '听到' (to hear).
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At the B2 level, which is the target level for this word, you should use '车流' with precision. You understand that it describes a 'stream' and can use it metaphorically or descriptively. You can talk about 'merging into traffic flow' (汇入车流) or 'weaving through traffic flow' (穿梭在车流中). You recognize that it is a formal and standard way to describe traffic conditions. You can also distinguish it from '人流' (flow of people) and '物流' (logistics/flow of goods). Your vocabulary is becoming more nuanced as you use '车流' to discuss urban issues or travel experiences.
At the C1 level, you use '车流' in professional and academic contexts. You might discuss '车流量' (traffic volume) when talking about urban planning, environmental pollution, or economic development. You can use literary structures to describe '车流', such as comparing it to a 'shining ribbon' at night. You understand the nuances of how '车流' affects the 'living environment' (居住环境). You are comfortable using the word in debates about public transport versus private car ownership, and you can parse complex news reports that use the term in technical ways.
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At the C2 level, you have a complete mastery of '车流'. You can use it in highly formal speeches, technical engineering papers, or poetic literature. You understand the fluid dynamics implied by the word '流' and can discuss how '车流' patterns reflect the pulse of a city's economy. You can use idioms and high-level collocations effortlessly. You might analyze the 'psychology of the traffic flow' or use '车流' as a symbol for modern alienation in a literary critique. The word is no longer just a vocabulary item but a tool for sophisticated expression.
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车流 30초 만에

  • 车流 (chēliú) means 'traffic flow' or the physical stream of moving vehicles on a road.
  • It is a compound of 'vehicle' (车) and 'flow' (流), emphasizing continuous movement.
  • Commonly used in traffic reports, navigation apps, and descriptions of busy urban life.
  • It differs from 'traffic' (交通) by focusing on the physical cars rather than the system.

The term 车流 (chēliú) is a compound noun in Chinese that literally translates to 'vehicle flow' or 'stream of cars.' In English, we most commonly translate it as traffic flow or the stream of traffic. It is an essential term for anyone navigating urban environments in China, as it describes the dynamic, moving collective of vehicles on the road rather than just the static concept of 'traffic' (交通).

Literal Meaning
The character 车 (chē) refers to any wheeled vehicle, while 流 (liú) denotes a flow, stream, or current. Together, they evoke the image of vehicles moving like water through the arteries of a city.
Visual Context
When you look down from a bridge at night and see the red and white lights of moving cars stretching into the distance, you are looking at a 车流. It emphasizes the continuity and the volume of movement.
Usage Frequency
This word is ubiquitous in news reports, GPS navigation systems (like Gaode or Baidu Maps), urban planning discussions, and daily complaints about commuting.

下班高峰期，街道上的车流如织，移动得非常缓慢。

Translation: During the evening rush hour, the traffic flow on the streets is as dense as weaving, moving very slowly.

Understanding '车流' requires recognizing it as a collective noun. You don't usually count 'one traffic flow' or 'two traffic flows' in a singular sense, but you describe its attributes—whether it is 'dense' (密集), 'uninterrupted' (不断), or 'slow' (缓慢). It is a more descriptive and poetic way to talk about traffic than the generic word '交通'.

窗外源源不断的车流声让我难以入睡。

Translation: The constant sound of traffic flow outside the window makes it hard for me to fall asleep.

In technical contexts, such as civil engineering or logistics, '车流' is used to measure the capacity of roads. Engineers analyze '车流量' (traffic volume) to determine if a new highway is needed. For a language learner at the B2 level, mastering this word allows you to move beyond basic descriptions of 'many cars' to a more sophisticated observation of urban dynamics.

Associated Verbs
Common verbs used with 车流 include 汇入 (to merge into), 穿过 (to pass through), and 阻塞 (to block/clog).

Using 车流 correctly involves understanding its role as a subject or object that represents a collective movement. It is rarely used with specific numbers of cars, but frequently with adjectives describing speed, density, and sound.

1. Describing Density and Volume

To describe heavy traffic, you can use phrases like 巨大的车流 (huge traffic flow) or 密集的车流 (dense traffic flow). This is much more descriptive than simply saying 'many cars'.

由于发生了事故，原本顺畅的车流突然停滞了。

Translation: Due to an accident, the originally smooth traffic flow suddenly came to a standstill.

2. Describing Continuous Movement

The word is often paired with 源源不断 (yuányuán bùduàn), an idiom meaning 'unending stream'. This highlights the relentless nature of city traffic.

Standard Pattern
[Time/Location] + 的 + 车流 + [Adjective/Verb Phrase]

深夜的马路上，依然可以看到零星的车流。

Translation: On the road late at night, one can still see sporadic traffic flow.

3. Merging and Navigation

When driving, you might hear a GPS say '请汇入车流' (Please merge into the traffic flow). This is a formal and standard instruction.

他熟练地驾驶着汽车，穿梭在繁忙的车流中。

Translation: He skillfully drove the car, weaving through the busy traffic flow.

The word 车流 is not just a textbook term; it is deeply embedded in the sensory experience of Chinese urban life. You will encounter it in several distinct environments.

1. Radio and News Reports

Traffic radio stations (交通广播) are very popular in China. Broadcasters use '车流' to provide real-time updates. You might hear: '目前京藏高速出京方向车流量较大' (Currently, the traffic volume on the G6 highway heading out of Beijing is quite large).

News Context
Reporters often use '车流' to describe the scale of holiday travel during the Spring Festival (Chunyun), where the '车流' can stretch for kilometers.

2. GPS and Navigation Apps

If you use apps like Gaode (Amap) or Baidu Maps while driving or taking a Didi (Chinese Uber), the voice prompts will frequently mention traffic conditions. '前方进入拥堵车流' (Entering congested traffic flow ahead) is a common warning.

导航显示前方有一段缓慢行驶的车流，预计延迟十分钟。

Translation: The navigation shows a slow-moving traffic flow ahead, estimated delay of ten minutes.

3. Literature and Modern Media

In novels or movies set in modern cities like Chongqing or Shanghai, authors use '车流' to set the scene—describing the loneliness of a character against the backdrop of an indifferent, fast-moving stream of cars.

4. Property and Real Estate

When looking for an apartment, a real estate agent might say, '这个小区虽然靠近马路，但晚上的车流并不吵' (Although this complex is near the road, the traffic flow at night isn't noisy). Here, it refers to the environmental impact of vehicles.

While 车流 is a straightforward noun, English speakers often make specific errors when trying to substitute it for other 'traffic' related words.

1. Confusing '车流' with '交通' (Jiāotōng)

'交通' is the broad concept of transportation or traffic systems. '车流' is the specific physical stream of vehicles. You can say '交通很拥堵' (Traffic is congested) or '车流很缓慢' (The traffic flow is slow), but you cannot use them interchangeably in all contexts.

Incorrect
我要去交通里。 (I want to go into the traffic.) - This makes no sense.
Correct
车子汇入了繁忙的车流中。 (The car merged into the busy traffic flow.)

2. Using the Wrong Measure Word

Beginners often try to use '个' (ge) for everything. While '个' is sometimes understood, it sounds uneducated. For a stream of traffic, '股' (gǔ) is the correct measure word, reflecting its 'stream-like' nature.

马路上有两股汇合的车流。

Translation: There are two merging streams of traffic on the road.

3. Overusing it for Pedestrians

'车流' is strictly for vehicles. For a flow of people, you must use 人流 (rénliú). Mixing these up can lead to funny mental images of people driving or cars walking.

To truly master '车流', you should understand how it relates to its synonyms and near-synonyms in the Chinese lexicon.

车流 vs. 交通 (Jiāotōng)
'交通' is abstract and systemic (e.g., traffic rules, traffic police). '车流' is concrete and physical (the actual cars moving).
车流 vs. 车辆 (Chēliàng)
'车辆' is the collective noun for vehicles as individual units. You count '车辆' (e.g., 100 vehicles). You describe the movement of '车流'.
车流 vs. 车龙 (Chēlóng)
'车龙' (car dragon) is an informal, vivid term for a long line of stationary or slow-moving cars. Use this when complaining about a traffic jam.

相比于静态的车辆，车流更强调动态的过程。

Translation: Compared to static vehicles, traffic flow emphasizes the dynamic process.

In academic or formal writing, you might see 交通流量 (jiāotōng liúliàng), which specifically means 'traffic volume'. This is used in statistics and urban planning reports.

How Formal Is It?

재미있는 사실

The word '流' in '车流' is the same '流' used in '流感' (flu/influenza), suggesting a pervasive and spreading movement.

발음 가이드

UK /tʃɜː ljuː/
US /tʃə lju/
Equal stress on both syllables, with a slightly rising tone on '流'.
라임이 맞는 단어
牛 (niú) 流 (liú) 球 (qiú) 休 (xiū) 优 (yōu) 求 (qiú) 邮 (yóu) 久 (jiǔ)
자주 하는 실수
  • Pronouncing 'ch' as a soft 'sh'.
  • Failing to use the second tone for '流' (liú).
  • Confusing '流' (liú) with '路' (lù).
  • Pronouncing 'e' in 'che' like the 'e' in 'bed'.
  • Not rounding the lips enough for 'u' in 'liu'.

난이도

독해 3/5

The characters are relatively simple (HSK 1-3), but the compound concept is B2.

쓰기 4/5

Requires knowledge of the character '流' which has many strokes.

말하기 3/5

Easy to pronounce if you master the retroflex 'ch'.

듣기 3/5

Common in news and GPS, easy to identify once learned.

다음에 무엇을 배울까

선수 학습

车 流 交通 马路 很多

다음에 배울 것

拥堵 高峰期 汇入 疏导 动线

고급

交通运输学 城市规划 流体动力学 碳排放

알아야 할 문법

Noun + Adjective as Predicate

车流(Subject) 很(Adverb) 拥挤(Adjective)。

Prepositional Phrase '在...中'

他在车流中(Prepositional Phrase) 穿梭(Verb)。

Measure Word '股'

一(Number) 股(Measure Word) 巨大的车流。

Resultative Complement '入'

汇(Verb) 入(Complement) 车流。

Attribute with '的'

繁忙(Adjective) 的(Particle) 车流(Noun)。

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수준별 예문

1

马路上有很多车流。

There is a lot of traffic flow on the road.

Simple Subject + Verb + Object structure.

2

我喜欢看车流。

I like to watch the traffic flow.

Using '车流' as a direct object.

3

这里的车流很快。

The traffic flow here is very fast.

Adjective '快' describing the noun '车流'.

4

车流是红色的。

The traffic flow is red (referring to tail lights).

Describing the appearance of the flow.

5

听，那是车流的声音。

Listen, that is the sound of traffic flow.

Possessive '的' connecting sound and traffic.

6

这里没有车流。

There is no traffic flow here.

Negation using '没有'.

7

车流在动。

The traffic flow is moving.

Simple action verb.

8

车流很大。

The traffic flow is very large (heavy).

Using '大' to mean 'heavy' or 'high volume'.

1

晚上的车流很漂亮。

The traffic flow at night is very beautiful.

Time phrase '晚上' used as an adverbial.

2

因为车流太大，我迟到了。

Because the traffic flow was too heavy, I was late.

Using '因为...所以' (implied) for cause and effect.

3

这个地方的车流很少。

The traffic flow in this place is very sparse.

Locational phrase '这个地方' + '的'.

4

你能听到外面的车流声吗？

Can you hear the sound of the traffic flow outside?

Question form using '吗'.

5

车流慢慢地移动。

The traffic flow is moving slowly.

Adverbial '慢慢地' modifying the verb.

6

这条路的车流一直不断。

The traffic flow on this road is constant.

Idiomatic use of '不断' (uninterrupted).

7

我们要避开高峰期的车流。

We need to avoid the traffic flow during rush hour.

Verb '避开' (avoid) + specific time context.

8

车流中有很多出租车。

There are many taxis in the traffic flow.

'在...中' (in the middle of).

1

站在天桥上，可以看到源源不断的车流。

Standing on the pedestrian bridge, one can see an unending stream of traffic.

Present participle-like structure '站在...'.

2

由于车流阻塞，救护车无法通过。

Due to the blocked traffic flow, the ambulance cannot pass.

Formal cause '由于' (due to).

3

城市的生活节奏就像这繁忙的车流。

The pace of city life is just like this busy traffic flow.

Simile using '就像...一样'.

4

他静静地看着窗外的车流发呆。

He quietly watched the traffic flow outside the window and spaced out.

Compound verb '发呆' (to stare blankly).

5

这种隔音窗户可以有效阻挡车流的噪音。

This kind of soundproof window can effectively block the noise of the traffic flow.

Technical description of function.

6

新的大桥缓解了这条街的车流压力。

The new bridge relieved the traffic flow pressure on this street.

Collocation '缓解...压力'.

7

车流在红绿灯前汇聚成一片。

The traffic flow gathers into a mass before the traffic lights.

Verb '汇聚' (converge).

8

虽然已是深夜，但商业区的车流依然密集。

Although it is already late at night, the traffic flow in the business district is still dense.

Conjunction '虽然...但' (although... but).

1

司机熟练地将车汇入高速公路的车流中。

The driver skillfully merged the car into the highway's traffic flow.

Resultative complement '汇入'.

2

为了避开拥堵的车流，他选择了绕行。

In order to avoid the congested traffic flow, he chose to take a detour.

Purpose clause '为了...'.

3

从高空俯瞰，夜晚的车流宛如璀璨的灯带。

Looking down from high above, the nighttime traffic flow is like a brilliant ribbon of light.

Literary comparison using '宛如'.

4

由于突降大雨，车流的速度明显慢了下来。

Due to a sudden heavy rain, the speed of the traffic flow significantly slowed down.

Directional complement '下来' indicating a change in state.

5

政府正在研究如何引导老城区的车流。

The government is studying how to guide the traffic flow in the old city area.

Verb '引导' (to guide/direct).

6

这种导航系统能实时监控周边的车流状况。

This navigation system can monitor the surrounding traffic flow conditions in real-time.

Compound noun '车流状况'.

7

在这繁忙的车流中，他感到一种莫名的孤独。

Amidst this busy traffic flow, he felt an indescribable loneliness.

Abstract emotion linked to physical setting.

8

巨大的车流产生的尾气是城市污染的主要来源。

The exhaust generated by the massive traffic flow is a major source of urban pollution.

Complex subject with a relative clause.

9

随着城市化的发展，车流问题日益严峻。

With the development of urbanization, the traffic flow problem is becoming increasingly severe.

Prepositional phrase '随着...' (along with).

1

通过大数据分析，我们可以预测节假日的车流走向。

Through big data analysis, we can predict the trends of traffic flow during holidays.

Formal register '走向' (trend/direction).

2

该路段的车流饱和度已经达到了极限。

The traffic flow saturation of this road section has already reached its limit.

Technical term '饱和度' (saturation).

3

建筑师在设计时必须考虑车流与人流的动线交织。

Architects must consider the intersection of traffic and pedestrian flow lines during design.

Professional terminology '动线' (movement lines).

4

车流的喧嚣声淹没了街道两旁的叫卖声。

The clamor of the traffic flow drowned out the cries of street vendors on both sides.

Metaphorical verb '淹没' (drown).

5

为了优化车流，城市引入了智能交通控制系统。

To optimize traffic flow, the city introduced an intelligent traffic control system.

Verb '优化' (optimize).

6

那川流不息的车流，见证了这座城市的繁荣与变迁。

That never-ending traffic flow has witnessed the prosperity and changes of this city.

Four-character idiom '川流不息'.

7

在这种复杂的交叉路口，引导车流的难度极大。

At such complex intersections, the difficulty of guiding the traffic flow is immense.

Degree complement '极大'.

8

车流的波动往往反映了经济活动的活跃程度。

Fluctuations in traffic flow often reflect the level of activity in economic endeavors.

Abstract logical connection.

1

车流在钢筋水泥的丛林中穿行，构成了现代都市的独特图景。

The traffic flow moves through the jungle of reinforced concrete, forming a unique picture of the modern metropolis.

Literary metaphor '钢筋水泥的丛林'.

2

城市规划者试图通过多维度的交通网络来疏导庞大的车流。

Urban planners attempt to divert the massive traffic flow through a multi-dimensional transportation network.

Formal verb '疏导' (to divert/channel).

3

车流不仅仅是物理的移动，更是社会能量的某种流动形式。

Traffic flow is not just physical movement, but also a form of social energy flow.

Philosophical '不仅是...更是'.

4

在这一片车流的静默中，历史的厚重感油然而生。

In the silence of this traffic flow, a sense of historical weight arises spontaneously.

Idiom '油然而生' (to arise spontaneously).

5

车流的密度与城市的热岛效应之间存在着显著的正相关性。

There is a significant positive correlation between traffic flow density and the urban heat island effect.

Scientific terminology '正相关性' (positive correlation).

6

每一辆车都是车流中的一个原子，遵循着某种混沌而有序的规律。

Every car is an atom in the traffic flow, following a law that is both chaotic and orderly.

Scientific metaphor.

7

透过车流的缝隙，他看到了儿时那条静谧的小巷。

Through the gaps in the traffic flow, he saw the quiet alley of his childhood.

Evocative narrative style.

8

这种对车流的系统性梳理，极大提升了物流运输的效率。

This systematic sorting of traffic flow has greatly enhanced the efficiency of logistics transportation.

Nominalization '系统性梳理'.

자주 쓰는 조합

繁忙的车流
巨大的车流
汇入车流
车流如织
车流缓慢
引导车流
阻断车流
车流声
高峰车流
源源不断的车流

자주 쓰는 구문

车流量

— Traffic volume; the number of vehicles passing a point.

这里的车流量每年都在增加。

车流密度

— Traffic density; how close vehicles are to each other.

车流密度过大会导致追尾事故。

顺畅的车流

— Smooth traffic flow; no congestion.

我喜欢在顺畅的车流中驾驶。

零星的车流

— Sporadic traffic; very few cars.

半夜里只有零星的车流。

滚滚车流

— Rolling traffic flow; suggests power and volume.

大桥上滚滚车流奔腾不息。

车流高峰

— Peak traffic flow period.

现在正处于车流高峰。

车流管制

— Traffic flow control/regulation.

由于马拉松比赛，该路段实行车流管制。

双向车流

— Two-way traffic flow.

这条隧道支持双向车流。

车流交汇

— Where traffic flows meet or merge.

在这个交汇处要特别小心。

阻塞车流

— To block the traffic flow.

违章停车会阻塞车流。

관용어 및 표현

"川流不息"

— Flowing like a river without stopping; continuous.

马路上车辆川流不息。

Literary
"车水马龙"

— Heavy traffic; endless stream of horses and carriages (now cars).

这条商业街整天车水马龙。

Literary
"络绎不绝"

— In an endless stream; continuous succession.

游客络绎不绝，车流也随之增加。

Formal
"摩肩接踵"

— Crowded (usually for people, but used for dense urban environments).

在这摩肩接踵的城市里，车流也挤得不行。

Literary
"风驰电掣"

— Fast as lightning; describing fast-moving cars.

车流在高速公路上风驰电掣。

Literary
"万家灯火"

— The lights of ten thousand homes (often describes the city at night with car lights).

伴随着万家灯火的是繁忙的车流。

Poetic
"熙熙攘攘"

— Bustling with activity.

熙熙攘攘的街道上，车流缓慢移动。

Literary
"水泄不通"

— So crowded that not even a drop of water could trickle through.

堵车严重到车流被围得水泄不通。

Idiomatic
"接踵而至"

— To follow hard on the heels of; coming one after another.

车辆接踵而至，汇成了庞大的车流。

Formal
"如织"

— As dense as weaving (often paired with car/people flow).

国庆期间，景区车流如织。

Literary

어휘 가족

명사

车辆
车主
流量
流体
流程

동사

流传
流行
流出
流失

형용사

流畅
流利
流动

관련

交通
堵车
公路
驾驶
城市
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암기하기

기억법

Think of a 'Car' (车) in a 'River' (流). The cars are flowing like water.

시각적 연상

Imagine a time-lapse photo of a highway at night where the headlights look like a glowing river.

Word Web

Highway City Lights Noise Cars Movement Stream Rush Hour

챌린지

Try to describe the traffic outside your window right now using the word '车流' and one adjective like '繁忙' or '顺畅'.

어원

The term is a modern compound. '车' (chē) originated from a pictograph of a chariot or cart. '流' (liú) originated from a pictograph of flowing water. The combination reflects the modern industrialized view of traffic as a fluid entity.

원래 의미: The movement of carts in a stream-like fashion.

Sino-Tibetan

문화적 맥락

No specific cultural sensitivities, but be aware that complaining about '车流' is a universal bonding activity in China.

English speakers usually say 'traffic' or 'the stream of traffic'. 'Traffic flow' is slightly more technical in English than '车流' is in Chinese.

Used in the lyrics of many Mandopop songs about city life. Commonly featured in urban photography of Shanghai's Pudong district. A key term in Chinese urban planning documentaries.

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Driving with GPS

  • 前方车流拥堵
  • 请汇入主路车流
  • 车流缓慢行驶
  • 预计通过时间

News Reports

  • 车流量统计
  • 车流高峰预警
  • 疏导交通车流
  • 跨省车流增加

City Description

  • 车流如织的街道
  • 喧嚣的车流声
  • 夜晚璀璨的车流
  • 繁忙的都市车流

Environmental Discussion

  • 车流产生的尾气
  • 减少私家车流
  • 控制车流密度
  • 绿色交通引导

Accident Reporting

  • 车流突然停滞
  • 受事故影响的车流
  • 清理阻塞的车流
  • 车流恢复正常

대화 시작하기

"你觉得这里的车流比你家乡大吗？"

"你在车流中开车会感到紧张吗？"

"你喜欢在大城市看夜晚的车流吗？"

"为了避开高峰车流，你通常几点出门？"

"你认为怎么做才能减少城市的车流压力？"

일기 주제

描述一下你每天上班或上学路上的车流情况。

如果你被困在缓慢的车流中，你会做些什么来消磨时间？

想象一下一个没有车流的城市，那会是什么样子？

描述一次你在巨大的车流中穿行的经历。

谈谈车流噪音对你生活质量的影响。

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