When discussing places to park vehicles, the term 停车位 (tíngchēwèi) is commonly used. It literally translates to 'parking spot' or 'parking space.' You might encounter it on signs indicating available parking, in conversations about where to leave your car, or when looking for a place to park. For example, if you're driving to a shopping mall, you might ask, '这附近有停车位吗？' (Is there a parking space nearby?). It can also refer to a larger area, like a parking lot, depending on the context.
§ What '停车位' Means
- Chinese Word
- 停车位 (tíng chē wèi)
- Pronunciation (Pinyin)
- tíng chē wèi
- English Definition
- Parking space; parking lot.
The Chinese term 停车位 (tíng chē wèi) directly translates to 'parking space' or 'parking lot.' It's a very practical word you'll use often if you're driving or even just talking about places where people park cars in China. Think of it as a designated spot for a vehicle.
Let's break it down:
- 停 (tíng): This means 'to stop' or 'to park.'
- 车 (chē): This means 'car' or 'vehicle.'
- 位 (wèi): This means 'position,' 'place,' or 'seat.'
So, literally, it's a 'stop car place' or 'park car position.' Pretty straightforward, right?
§ When to Use 停车位
You'll use 停车位 in any situation where you're talking about where to park a car. This could be:
- Asking where to find a parking spot.
- Describing the availability of parking.
- Referring to a specific parking space, like in a garage or by a building.
- Discussing the cost of parking.
It's a common word in daily conversations, especially in cities where parking can be a bit of a challenge. You might hear it from a taxi driver, a hotel receptionist, or a friend who's looking for a place to leave their car.
§ Examples of '停车位' in Use
Here are some common ways you'll see or hear 停车位 used:
这里有停车位吗？
- Translation Hint
- Is there parking space here?
我找不到停车位。
- Translation Hint
- I can't find a parking space.
那个商场有很多停车位。
- Translation Hint
- That mall has many parking spaces.
这个酒店有免费的停车位。
- Translation Hint
- This hotel has free parking spaces.
As you can see, it's pretty straightforward. Just like in English, you can ask 'Is there parking?' or state 'I can't find parking.' Master this word and you'll navigate parking situations in Chinese like a pro!
Alright, let's break down how to use 停车位 (tíng chē wèi) – that's 'parking space' or 'parking lot' – in real Chinese sentences. It's pretty straightforward, but there are a few things to keep in mind to sound natural.
§ Basic Sentence Structure
Most of the time, 停车位 acts as a noun. So you'll see it as the subject or object in a sentence, just like 'parking space' in English.
这里有免费的停车位吗？
- Translation hint
- Is there a free parking space here?
我找不到停车位。
- Translation hint
- I can't find a parking space.
§ Talking About Specific Parking Spaces
If you want to talk about a specific type or number of parking spaces, you'll often use classifiers. The most common classifier for 停车位 is 个 (gè).
- 一个停车位 (yī gè tíng chē wèi) - one parking space
- 很多停车位 (hěn duō tíng chē wèi) - many parking spaces
这个商场有几百个停车位。
- Translation hint
- This shopping mall has several hundred parking spaces.
§ Describing Location with Prepositions
When you want to say where the parking space is, you'll use location words and prepositions. Common ones include 在 (zài, 'at/in') and 附近 (fùjìn, 'nearby').
我的车停在停车位里。
- Translation hint
- My car is parked in the parking space.
公司附近有没有停车位？
- Translation hint
- Are there any parking spaces near the company?
§ As Part of a Noun Phrase
You can also use 停车位 as part of a longer noun phrase to describe something related to parking. For instance, to talk about parking fees or parking rules.
停车位很难找。
- Translation hint
- A parking space is hard to find.
这个小区的停车位很紧张。
- Translation hint
- Parking spaces in this residential area are very tight (in high demand).
§ 'Parking Lot' vs. 'Parking Space'
While 停车位 literally means 'parking space', it's often used casually to refer to a 'parking lot' or 'area with parking' especially when context makes it clear. If you need to be very specific about a large parking area, you can use 停车场 (tíng chē chǎng).
- Remember
- 停车位 (tíng chē wèi) = parking space (focus on the individual spot)
停车场 (tíng chē chǎng) = parking lot (focus on the area/facility)
这个餐厅没有停车位。
- Translation hint
- This restaurant doesn't have any parking (spaces). (Implies no parking facility)
我们把车停在停车场。
- Translation hint
- We parked the car in the parking lot.
So, there you have it. Practice using 停车位 in these different contexts, and you'll be asking about parking like a pro in no time!
Grammar to Know
Measure Word for Parking Spaces: The measure word for 停车位 is usually 个 (gè).
一个停车位 (yī gè tíngchēwèi) - one parking space
Placement of 停车位: It can function as a noun in a sentence, often as the object or subject.
这里没有停车位。(Zhè li méiyǒu tíngchēwèi.) - There are no parking spaces here.
Using 停车位 with directional complements: You can combine it with verbs and directional complements to describe movement related to parking spaces.
把车开到停车位里。(Bǎ chē kāi dào tíngchēwèi lǐ.) - Drive the car into the parking space.
Describing qualities of 停车位: Adjectives can be placed before 停车位 to describe its characteristics.
宽敞的停车位 (kuānchang de tíngchēwèi) - a spacious parking space
停车位 in questions: It can be used in questions asking about the availability or location of parking spaces.
哪里有停车位？(Nǎlǐ yǒu tíngchēwèi?) - Where are there parking spaces?
Examples by Level
这里有停车位吗？
Is there a parking space here?
这个停车位很大。
This parking space is very big.
我需要一个停车位。
I need a parking space.
请问最近的停车位在哪里？
Excuse me, where is the nearest parking space?
我的车停在那个停车位。
My car is parked in that parking space.
对不起，没有停车位了。
Sorry, there are no more parking spaces.
这个商场有很多停车位。
This mall has many parking spaces.
你可以把车停在这个停车位。
You can park your car in this parking space.
这个购物中心有足够的停车位吗？
Does this shopping center have enough parking spaces?
我找了半个小时才找到一个停车位。
I looked for half an hour to find a parking space.
请把车停在指定的停车位。
Please park the car in the designated parking space.
这个区域的停车位很紧张。
Parking spaces in this area are very tight.
我们公司为员工提供了免费停车位。
Our company provides free parking spaces for employees.
你可以把车停在地下停车位。
You can park your car in the underground parking space.
这个小区每个住户都有一个固定的停车位。
Each resident in this community has a fixed parking space.
我预约了一个停车位，所以不用担心。
I reserved a parking space, so no need to worry.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
这里有停车位吗？
Are there parking spaces here?
我需要一个停车位。
I need a parking space.
这个购物中心有充足的停车位。
This shopping mall has plenty of parking spaces.
请把车停在指定的停车位。
Please park your car in the designated parking space.
我找不到停车位了。
I can't find a parking space.
这个小区的停车位很紧张。
Parking spaces are very tight in this community.
我的停车位被占了。
My parking space is taken.
酒店提供免费停车位。
The hotel provides free parking spaces.
购买停车位需要多少钱？
How much does it cost to buy a parking space?
请问最近的停车位在哪里？
Excuse me, where is the nearest parking space?
Grammar Patterns
Sentence Patterns
有 + noun + 停车位吗？
这里有停车位吗？ (Is there a parking space here?)
找 + 停车位
我需要找一个停车位。 (I need to find a parking space.)
Number + measure word + 停车位
这里有三个停车位。 (There are three parking spaces here.)
Location + 有 + 停车位
地下室有停车位。 (There are parking spaces in the basement.)
Noun + 的 + 停车位
这个酒店的停车位很大。 (The parking spaces at this hotel are very big.)
免费停车位 (free parking space)
这家餐厅提供免费停车位。 (This restaurant offers free parking spaces.)
预订停车位 (reserve a parking space)
我需要预订一个停车位。 (I need to reserve a parking space.)
停车位 + 不够 (not enough parking spaces)
这里的停车位不够。 (There aren't enough parking spaces here.)
Word Family
Nouns
Verbs
How to Use It
How to use 停车位 (tíng chē wèi) correctly
停车位 (tíng chē wèi) directly translates to “parking space” or “parking spot”. It refers to an individual designated area where one can park a vehicle. You’ll often see this word on signs in parking lots or garages, or in conversations about finding a place to park.
- Example 1: 这个停车场有很多停车位。 (Zhège tíngchēchǎng yǒu hěn duō tíngchēwèi.) This parking lot has many parking spaces.
- Example 2: 我找不到停车位。 (Wǒ zhǎo bù dào tíngchēwèi.) I can't find a parking space.
- Example 3: 这里的停车位很贵。 (Zhèlǐ de tíngchēwèi hěn guì.) The parking spaces here are very expensive.
Common Mistakes with 停车位 (tíng chē wèi)
A common mistake is confusing 停车位 (tíng chē wèi) with 停车场 (tíng chē chǎng). While both relate to parking, they are not interchangeable:
- 停车位 (tíng chē wèi): This is a single parking spot for one vehicle.
- 停车场 (tíng chē chǎng): This is the entire parking lot or garage, which contains many 停车位.
Think of it this way: a 停车场 contains many 停车位.
Incorrect usage:
我在停车位停车了。(Wǒ zài tíngchēwèi tíngchē le.) - This literally means "I parked in the parking space parking." While understandable, it's redundant and unnatural.
Correct usage:
- 我在停车场找到一个停车位。 (Wǒ zài tíngchēchǎng zhǎo dào yīgè tíngchēwèi.) I found a parking space in the parking lot.
- 我的车停在那个停车位里。 (Wǒ de chē tíng zài nàgè tíngchēwèi lǐ.) My car is parked in that parking space.
Tips
Literal Meaning Breakdown
拆开看: 停 (tíng) means 'to stop,' and 车 (chē) means 'car.' 位 (wèi) means 'position' or 'spot.' So, literally, it's a 'stop car spot.'
Contextual Usage
You'll often hear this when looking for somewhere to park. For example, 哪里有停车位? (Nǎlǐ yǒu tíngchēwèi? - Where is there a parking space?)
Related Vocabulary: Parking Lot
When referring to a larger parking lot, you might also hear 停车场 (tíngchēchǎng). 停车位 is a specific 'spot' within that lot.
Measure Word for Parking Spaces
The common measure word for 停车位 is 个 (gè). 例如: 一个停车位 (yī gè tíngchēwèi - one parking space).
Asking for a Parking Space
A polite way to ask if there's a parking space is 请问有停车位吗? (Qǐngwèn yǒu tíngchēwèi ma? - Excuse me, is there a parking space?)
Finding a Parking Spot
If someone tells you there's no parking, they might say 没有停车位 (méiyǒu tíngchēwèi - there are no parking spaces).
Common Signage
You'll often see this word on signs in China, indicating areas for parking. Look for signs that say 停车 (tíngchē) or 停车位.
Verb to Park
The verb 'to park' is 停车 (tíngchē). So, 停车位 is literally the 'spot for parking.'
Parking Challenges in Cities
Finding a parking space in big Chinese cities can be very difficult. This word will be highly useful in such situations.
Pronunciation Practice
Practice the tones: tíng (2nd tone), chē (1st tone), wèi (4th tone). 停车位 (tíngchēwèi).
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Imagine a car (车 - chē) stopping (停 - tíng) in its designated spot (位 - wèi). This helps you remember that 停车位 (tíng chē wèi) means 'parking space.'
Visual Association
Picture a busy parking lot with many cars trying to find an empty parking space. Focus on the visual of cars going into and out of these spaces. You could even draw a simple sketch of a parking lot with cars parked in their individual '停车位'.
Word Web
Challenge
Try to identify '停车位' in real-world scenarios. When you see a parking space, think '停车位'. If you're driving or walking, describe where you are parking or where others are parking. For example, '这里有好多停车位。' (Zhèlǐ yǒu hǎo duō tíng chē wèi. - There are many parking spaces here.) Or, '这个停车位太小了。' (Zhège tíng chē wèi tài xiǎo le. - This parking space is too small.)
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
Looking for parking in a crowded area.
- 这里有停车位吗？(Is there a parking space here?)
- 附近哪里有停车位？(Where is there a parking space nearby?)
- 这个商场有停车位。(This shopping mall has parking spaces.)
Asking about the cost or availability of parking.
- 停车位多少钱？(How much does the parking space cost?)
- 停车位满了。(The parking spaces are full.)
- 还有一个停车位。(There is still one parking space left.)
Talking about parking at home or work.
- 我家有一个停车位。(My home has a parking space.)
- 公司有免费停车位。(The company has free parking spaces.)
- 我的停车位被占了。(My parking space is occupied.)
Describing parking facilities.
- 这是一个很大的停车位。(This is a very big parking space.)
- 这个地下停车位很方便。(This underground parking space is very convenient.)
- 户外停车位。(Outdoor parking spaces.)
Discussing parking rules or frustrations.
- 请不要停在这个停车位。(Please don't park in this parking space.)
- 找停车位很难。(It's hard to find a parking space.)
- 停车位不足。(Insufficient parking spaces.)
Conversation Starters
"你家有停车位吗？(Do you have a parking space at home?)"
"你觉得哪个地方的停车位比较好找？(Which place do you think has easier-to-find parking spaces?)"
"你通常在哪里找停车位？(Where do you usually look for parking spaces?)"
"你有没有遇到过停车位很难找的情况？(Have you ever encountered a situation where it's hard to find a parking space?)"
"你对公共停车位有什么看法？(What do you think about public parking spaces?)"
Journal Prompts
描述一次你寻找停车位的经历，并说明你的感受。(Describe an experience where you looked for a parking space and explain how you felt.)
如果你能设计一个完美的停车位，它会是什么样子的？(If you could design a perfect parking space, what would it be like?)
讨论一下停车位不足对城市生活的影响。(Discuss the impact of insufficient parking spaces on city life.)
你认为政府应该如何解决停车位不足的问题？(How do you think the government should solve the problem of insufficient parking spaces?)
写一篇关于停车位礼仪的短文。(Write a short essay about parking space etiquette.)
Test Yourself 78 questions
Choose the correct Chinese word for 'parking space'.
停车位 specifically means 'parking space' or 'parking spot'. 停车场 means 'parking lot'. 停下来 means 'to stop (moving)'. 停车 means 'to park a car'.
Which of these sentences correctly uses 停车位?
停车位 is a location for parking a car. '这里有一个免费的停车位' (There is a free parking space here) is the only sentence where it's used correctly. The other options are nonsensical.
If you are looking for a place to park your car, what would you ask about?
To park a car, you need a 停车位 (parking space). The other options are for a restroom, a restaurant, and a bank.
停车位 (tíng chē wèi) means 'parking space'.
Yes, 停车位 literally translates to 'stop car position', meaning parking space.
You can eat in a 停车位.
A 停车位 is for parking a car, not for eating. You would eat in a restaurant or at home.
If a sign says '没有停车位', it means 'There are no parking spaces'.
没有 (méi yǒu) means 'don't have' or 'there is no'. So, '没有停车位' means 'There are no parking spaces available'.
Listen to the sentence and understand that '这里' means 'here' and '一个' means 'one'.
Listen for '我需要' which means 'I need'.
Listen for '很大' which means 'very big'.
Read this aloud:
我找到了一个停车位。
Focus: zhǎodào
You said:
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Read this aloud:
请问，这里有停车位吗？
Focus: qǐngwèn
You said:
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Read this aloud:
这个停车位是空的。
Focus: kōng de
You said:
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You are looking for a place to park your car. Write a simple sentence asking where the parking space is.
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Sample answer
停车位在哪里？ (Where is the parking space?)
You found a parking space. Write a simple sentence to say 'This is a parking space.'
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Sample answer
这是一个停车位。 (This is a parking space.)
Write a short sentence explaining that there are no parking spaces here.
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Sample answer
这里没有停车位。 (There are no parking spaces here.)
What is A asking about?
Read this passage:
A: 请问，哪里有停车位？ (Excuse me, where is there a parking space?) B: 前面有一个停车位。 (There is a parking space ahead.)
What is A asking about?
A asks '哪里有停车位？' which means 'where is there a parking space?'
A asks '哪里有停车位？' which means 'where is there a parking space?'
What does the shopping mall have many of?
Read this passage:
这个商场有很多停车位。 (This shopping mall has many parking spaces.)
What does the shopping mall have many of?
The sentence says '这个商场有很多停车位', which means 'This shopping mall has many parking spaces.'
The sentence says '这个商场有很多停车位', which means 'This shopping mall has many parking spaces.'
What should someone do if they are looking for a parking space in this location?
Read this passage:
对不起，这里没有停车位。请去那边。 (Sorry, there are no parking spaces here. Please go over there.)
What should someone do if they are looking for a parking space in this location?
The passage says '请去那边', which means 'please go over there', indicating another location.
The passage says '请去那边', which means 'please go over there', indicating another location.
这个商场有免费的_______。(zhège shāngchǎng yǒu miǎnfèi de _______.)
The sentence means 'This mall has free parking spaces.' '停车位' fits the context perfectly.
我找不到_______，所以迟到了。(wǒ zhǎobùdào _______, suǒyǐ chídào le.)
The sentence means 'I couldn't find a parking space, so I was late.' '停车位' is the most logical choice for causing lateness in this context.
请把车停在_______里。(qǐng bǎ chē tíng zài _______ lǐ.)
The sentence means 'Please park the car in the parking space.' '停车位' is the correct place to park a car.
这个小区没有足够的_______。(zhège xiǎoqū méiyǒu zúgòu de _______.)
The sentence means 'This residential area doesn't have enough parking spaces.' This is a common issue in residential areas.
我们正在找一个_______。(wǒmen zhèngzài zhǎo yīgè _______.)
The sentence means 'We are looking for a parking space.' This is a common thing to look for when driving.
那个地方的_______很贵。(nàge dìfāng de _______ hěn guì.)
The sentence means 'The parking spaces there are very expensive.' Parking can often be costly in certain areas.
Listen to the sentence about a parking space.
Listen to the sentence about needing a parking space.
Listen to the question asking if there's a parking space nearby.
Read this aloud:
这里有一个停车位。
Focus: ting che wei
You said:
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Read this aloud:
我需要一个停车位。
Focus: wo xu yao
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Read this aloud:
请问，附近有停车位吗？
Focus: fu jin you
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请问，附近有______吗？
The question asks if there's a parking space nearby. '图书馆' means library, '超市' means supermarket, and '饭店' means restaurant.
地下______很满了，我们去楼上看看。
The sentence indicates that the underground parking is full, so they should check upstairs. '教室' means classroom, '办公室' means office, and '厨房' means kitchen.
这个小区的______很紧张，常常找不到地方停车。
The sentence describes a common problem in residential areas: it's hard to find parking. '环境' means environment, '交通' means traffic, and '安全' means safety.
对不起，这个______已经被占用了。
The context implies someone is looking for a place to park, and this spot is already taken. '座位' means seat, '房间' means room, and '时间' means time.
我的车太大，很难找到一个合适的______。
If a car is too big, it's difficult to find a suitable parking space. '路线' means route, '尺寸' means size, and '颜色' means color.
商场提供免费______，方便顾客购物。
Shopping malls often offer free parking to make it easier for customers to shop. 'WiFi' means WiFi, '午餐' means lunch, and '电影' means movie.
Listen for the reason why there are no more parking spots in the community.
Listen for how long the person looked and where they found a parking space.
Listen for the location of the parking space and if parking will be a problem.
Read this aloud:
请问附近有免费的停车位吗？
Focus: 停车位
You said:
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Read this aloud:
这个商场停车位很多，很方便。
Focus: 停车位
You said:
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Read this aloud:
我需要找一个离入口近的停车位。
Focus: 停车位
You said:
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You are looking for a place to park your car near a busy shopping mall. Write a short message to a friend asking if they know where to find a parking space (停车位) there.
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Sample answer
你好！我现在在商场附近，但是找不到停车位。你知道哪里有停车位吗？
Describe a common problem people face in big cities when it comes to parking. Use '停车位' in your description.
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Sample answer
在大城市，停车位是一个大问题。很多人每天都要花很多时间找停车位。
Imagine you are giving directions to a friend. Tell them where they can find a parking space (停车位) near your home.
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Sample answer
你到我家以后，可以在我家前面的街上找到停车位，或者我家右边的停车场也有停车位。
这篇文章主要在说什么？
Read this passage:
今天我开车去市中心，那里人很多，车也很多。我找了半个小时才找到一个停车位。因为停车位太少了，所以停车费也很贵。
这篇文章主要在说什么？
文章中明确提到“找了半个小时才找到一个停车位”和“停车费也很贵”，说明了停车难和停车贵的问题。
文章中明确提到“找了半个小时才找到一个停车位”和“停车费也很贵”，说明了停车难和停车贵的问题。
市政府为什么要建设更多的地下停车位？
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为了解决市中心停车难的问题，市政府决定建设更多的地下停车位。这样不仅可以增加停车空间，也可以让城市更漂亮。
市政府为什么要建设更多的地下停车位？
文章提到“为了解决市中心停车难的问题，市政府决定建设更多的地下停车位。这样不仅可以增加停车空间，也可以让城市更漂亮。”，所以主要目的是解决停车难和增加停车空间。
文章提到“为了解决市中心停车难的问题，市政府决定建设更多的地下停车位。这样不仅可以增加停车空间，也可以让城市更漂亮。”，所以主要目的是解决停车难和增加停车空间。
小王为什么不用担心找不到停车位？
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小王每天上班都要开车。他的公司有一个很大的停车场，有很多停车位，所以他从来不用担心找不到停车位。他觉得很方便。
小王为什么不用担心找不到停车位？
文章中明确说明“他的公司有一个很大的停车场，有很多停车位，所以他从来不用担心找不到停车位。”
文章中明确说明“他的公司有一个很大的停车场，有很多停车位，所以他从来不用担心找不到停车位。”
The speaker is apologizing for a lack of parking.
The speaker is complaining about finding a parking space.
The speaker is expressing satisfaction about parking at a shopping mall.
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请问附近有停车位吗？
Focus: 停车位 (tíng chē wèi)
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这个停车位有点小，我的车可能停不进去。
Focus: 停不进去 (tíng bù jìn qù)
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我很幸运，找到了一个离入口很近的停车位。
Focus: 离入口很近 (lí rù kǒu hěn jìn)
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Choose the most appropriate word to complete the sentence: “我们找了很久才找到一个___。”
The sentence indicates searching for a single spot to park, making '停车位' (parking space) the correct choice. '停车场' is a parking lot, '停车牌' is a parking sign, and '停车票' is a parking ticket.
Which of the following describes a situation where you would typically look for a '停车位'?
When buying groceries at a supermarket, you typically drive there and need to find a parking space for your car. The other options do not involve driving and therefore do not require a parking space.
When you say, “这个地方的停车位很紧张。” what do you mean?
In this context, '紧张' means 'tight' or 'scarce', indicating that parking spaces are difficult to find due to high demand and limited availability, not necessarily their size, cost, or monitoring.
If someone says, “我终于抢到了一个停车位！” it means they found a parking space with great difficulty or competition.
'抢到' (qiǎng dào) means 'to snatch' or 'to grab successfully', implying that finding the parking space was challenging and possibly competitive.
You would typically find '停车位' for bicycles in a large, underground parking garage.
'停车位' primarily refers to parking spaces for cars. While there might be designated bicycle parking, the term '停车位' alone, especially in a large underground garage, almost exclusively refers to car parking spaces.
“这个停车位正好够我的车停下。” implies the parking space is too small for the car.
“正好够” (zhèng hǎo gòu) means 'just enough' or 'fits perfectly'. This sentence implies the parking space is an adequate size for the car, not too small.
You are trying to find parking at a busy shopping mall. Write a short message to your friend explaining the situation and asking for advice on where to find a parking space, mentioning that all the usual spots are taken.
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购物中心里所有我熟悉的停车位都满了，根本找不到地方停车。你知道附近哪里还有停车位吗？我快要迟到了！ (All the parking spaces I know at the shopping center are full, I can't find anywhere to park at all. Do you know where there are any parking spaces nearby? I'm going to be late!)
Describe a frustrating experience you had looking for a parking space in a foreign city. Include details about how long it took and the eventual outcome.
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有一次在巴黎，我花了将近一个小时才找到一个停车位。那里的街道又窄又挤，每个停车位看起来都已经被占了。最后，我不得不把车停在一个离目的地很远的地方，然后步行过去。 (Once in Paris, it took me almost an hour to find a parking space. The streets there were narrow and crowded, and every parking space seemed to be occupied. In the end, I had to park far from my destination and walk.)
Imagine you are an urban planner. Propose three different solutions to alleviate the shortage of parking spaces in a densely populated city, considering both short-term and long-term approaches.
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为了缓解人口密集城市的停车位短缺问题，短期内可以推广共享停车位应用，让居民在闲置时段出租自己的停车位。中期可以增加地下停车场的建设，并提高公共交通的便利性，鼓励市民少开车。长期来看，则需要从城市规划层面进行改革，如限制市中心车辆数量，或发展更加紧凑的城市布局以减少停车需求。 (To alleviate the shortage of parking spaces in densely populated cities, in the short term, we can promote shared parking space apps, allowing residents to rent out their parking spaces during idle hours. In the medium term, we can increase the construction of underground parking lots and improve the convenience of public transportation to encourage citizens to drive less. In the long term, urban planning reforms are needed, such as limiting the number of vehicles in the city center or developing a more compact urban layout to reduce parking demand.)
根据这段文字，大城市停车位问题带来的影响不包括什么？
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随着城市化进程的加快，许多大城市的停车位问题日益突出。在高峰时段，即使是大型购物中心也常常出现停车位一位难求的局面。这不仅给驾驶员带来不便，也间接导致了交通拥堵和空气污染。
根据这段文字，大城市停车位问题带来的影响不包括什么？
文章中提到停车位问题给驾驶员带来不便，并间接导致交通拥堵和空气污染，但并未提及购物中心客流量会因此减少。相反，停车位难求说明客流量可能依然很大。
文章中提到停车位问题给驾驶员带来不便，并间接导致交通拥堵和空气污染，但并未提及购物中心客流量会因此减少。相反，停车位难求说明客流量可能依然很大。
智能停车系统主要通过什么方式解决停车难题？
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为了解决停车难题，一些城市开始引入智能停车系统。这种系统可以通过传感器实时监测停车位的使用情况，并通过手机应用程序引导驾驶员找到空闲的停车位，甚至可以提前预订。这大大提高了停车效率，减少了寻找停车位的时间。
智能停车系统主要通过什么方式解决停车难题？
文中明确指出智能停车系统通过传感器实时监测停车位使用情况，并通过应用程序引导驾驶员找到空闲停车位，属于“实时监测和引导”。
文中明确指出智能停车系统通过传感器实时监测停车位使用情况，并通过应用程序引导驾驶员找到空闲停车位，属于“实时监测和引导”。
老旧小区停车位不足的主要原因是什么？
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在一些老旧小区，由于早期规划的限制，停车位数量严重不足。居民常常因为抢占停车位而发生争执，甚至导致邻里关系紧张。为了改善这种状况，社区委员会正在考虑多种方案，包括重新规划公共空间、鼓励居民错峰停车以及与附近商业停车场合作。
老旧小区停车位不足的主要原因是什么？
文章中明确提到“由于早期规划的限制，停车位数量严重不足”，这是导致问题的主要原因。
文章中明确提到“由于早期规划的限制，停车位数量严重不足”，这是导致问题的主要原因。
This sentence means 'I am looking for a suitable parking space in the parking lot.' The subject '我' comes first, followed by the location '在 停车场', then the verb '寻找', and finally the object '一个 合适的 停车位'.
This sentence translates to 'This parking space is big enough for my car to park.' '这个停车位足够大' forms the main clause, followed by '让' (to let/allow), and then '我的汽车可以停放' (my car can park).
This sentence means 'The nearby parking spaces are all full, so we have to walk a bit further.' '附近的停车位都已满了' is the reason, and '所以我们得走远一点' is the consequence.
Choose the most appropriate synonym for "停车位" in the context of a large commercial area.
While '停车处' and '停车点' can refer to a parking spot, '停车场' is a more encompassing term for a larger area dedicated to parking, which aligns with '停车位' in a commercial context.
Which of the following phrases best describes the act of looking for a parking space?
'寻找' (xúnzhǎo) means to search for, which is the most common and accurate verb used when trying to find an available parking spot.
Which of these sentences correctly uses "停车位" to express that there are no available parking spaces?
The structure '没有...了' (méiyǒu...le) effectively conveys the meaning of 'there are no more' or 'there aren't any left,' which is appropriate for indicating a lack of parking spaces.
"停车位" always refers to a designated spot for a single vehicle.
While "停车位" often refers to a single spot, it can also refer to the broader concept of parking facilities or areas. For example, '停车场有很多停车位' (The parking lot has many parking spaces) implies individual spots within a larger area.
When asking if a parking space is occupied, one could say '这个停车位有人了吗？'
'有人了吗?' (yǒu rén le ma?) is a common and natural way to ask if a place, including a parking space, is occupied or taken by someone/something.
The phrase "请不要占用停车位" (Please do not occupy the parking space) implies that the parking space is for temporary use only.
The phrase "请不要占用停车位" simply means 'Please do not occupy the parking space,' implying that the space should not be taken by unauthorized vehicles or in an improper manner, but it doesn't inherently suggest temporary use. Parking spaces can be for long-term or short-term use.
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Literal Meaning Breakdown
拆开看: 停 (tíng) means 'to stop,' and 车 (chē) means 'car.' 位 (wèi) means 'position' or 'spot.' So, literally, it's a 'stop car spot.'
Contextual Usage
You'll often hear this when looking for somewhere to park. For example, 哪里有停车位? (Nǎlǐ yǒu tíngchēwèi? - Where is there a parking space?)
Related Vocabulary: Parking Lot
When referring to a larger parking lot, you might also hear 停车场 (tíngchēchǎng). 停车位 is a specific 'spot' within that lot.
Measure Word for Parking Spaces
The common measure word for 停车位 is 个 (gè). 例如: 一个停车位 (yī gè tíngchēwèi - one parking space).
Example
这里很难找到停车位。
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