A passenger is anyone who travels in a vehicle but is not the operator.
Word in 30 Seconds
- A person traveling in a vehicle.
- Commonly used in public transport.
- Refers to users of transportation services.
Overview
- 1概述：“乘客”是一个常用名词，专门指代那些乘坐交通工具的人。与驾驶员或工作人员相对，乘客是交通服务的使用者。2) 用法模式：该词常与交通工具类名词连用，如“飞机乘客”、“火车乘客”。在动词搭配上，常与“运载”、“搭载”、“接送”等词配合。3) 常见语境：在公共交通系统中，“乘客”一词极为常见，如车站广播中的“请乘客注意安全”。它既可指代个人，也常用于集体称呼，如“全体乘客”。4) 近义词辨析：与“旅客”相比，“乘客”更侧重于“乘坐”这一动作，而“旅客”通常带有“旅行”或“长途”的含义。与“搭客”相比，“乘客”语体更正式，适用于书面语及公共场合。
Examples
公交车上有很多乘客。
everydayThere are many passengers on the bus.
请乘客系好安全带。
formalPassengers, please fasten your seatbelts.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
乘客名单
passenger list
乘客服务
passenger service
Often Confused With
旅客 implies a traveler on a long journey, whereas 乘客 is neutral and applies to any short or long trip.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
Use '乘客' in formal and neutral contexts. It is standard for news, announcements, and written reports. Avoid using it in extremely casual conversations where '坐车的人' might sound more natural.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use '乘客' to refer to everyone on a train, including the conductor. Remember it only refers to the people riding. Do not use it for people walking on the street.
Tips
Focus on the action of riding
Remember that '乘客' is derived from '乘' (to ride) and '客' (guest/person). It highlights the role of the person being transported.
Don't confuse with driver
Never use '乘客' to describe the person driving the vehicle. Use '司机' instead.
Polite usage in public
In China, public announcements always address people as '乘客'. It is a formal and respectful way to communicate with commuters.
Word Origin
Derived from the characters '乘' (to ride/mount) and '客' (guest). Historically, it describes someone being transported as a guest of the vehicle operator.
Cultural Context
In Chinese public transport culture, '乘客' is the standard term used in all official communications. It emphasizes the service-provider and service-receiver relationship.
Memory Tip
Think of '乘' (ride) + '客' (guest). A 'riding guest' is a passenger.
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questions乘客侧重于乘坐交通工具的行为，范围更广。旅客通常指正在进行长途旅行的人，往往伴随行李或跨地区移动。
不可以。乘客必须是交通工具的使用者，而非驾驶者或工作人员。
非常常用。在车站、机场或讨论交通出行时，它是描述人群的标准词汇。
Test Yourself
请各位___在站台后方候车。
在车站等车的人被称为乘客。
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Summary
A passenger is anyone who travels in a vehicle but is not the operator.
- A person traveling in a vehicle.
- Commonly used in public transport.
- Refers to users of transportation services.
Focus on the action of riding
Remember that '乘客' is derived from '乘' (to ride) and '客' (guest/person). It highlights the role of the person being transported.
Don't confuse with driver
Never use '乘客' to describe the person driving the vehicle. Use '司机' instead.
Polite usage in public
In China, public announcements always address people as '乘客'. It is a formal and respectful way to communicate with commuters.
Examples
2 of 2公交车上有很多乘客。
There are many passengers on the bus.
请乘客系好安全带。
Passengers, please fasten your seatbelts.
