A ticket is your essential proof of purchase for public transportation.
Word in 30 Seconds
- A document allowing travel on public transport.
- Essential for boarding trains and buses.
- Now often available in digital electronic formats.
Overview
- 1概述：车票（chēpiào）是现代生活中最基础的交通术语之一，指乘坐火车、长途汽车、公交车等交通工具的凭证。它不仅是付费的证明，也是乘车权力的象征。2) 使用习惯：在中文里，我们通常使用“买”车票或“订”车票。随着科技发展，实体纸质票逐渐减少，电子票（e-ticket）和手机二维码扫码乘车变得非常普遍。3) 常见语境：在火车站、汽车站，或者通过手机APP购买出行名额时，都会用到这个词。它常与动词搭配，如“买票”、“退票”、“改签”等。4) 同义词辨析：‘车票’通常指火车或长途汽车票；‘机票’专门指飞机的票；‘门票’则是指进入景点或展览馆的票。与‘票据’相比，‘车票’更具特定性，只用于交通领域。
Examples
我昨天在网上买了两张去北京的车票。
everydayI bought two train tickets to Beijing online yesterday.
请出示您的车票和身份证件。
formalPlease show your ticket and identification.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
一票难求
Hard to get a ticket
Often Confused With
Refers to tickets for attractions or events, not for transportation.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
The term is neutral and widely used in all registers. It is specific to ground transportation. Always specify the type of transport if context is unclear.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes use '门票' for transportation, which is incorrect. Remember that '票' is a general term, but '车票' is specific to vehicles.
Tips
Use digital platforms for easy booking
Most Chinese travelers use apps like 12306 to buy tickets. This avoids long queues at the station.
Always check your travel details
Double-check the departure time and station name on your ticket. Many cities have multiple train stations.
The importance of ID cards
In China, tickets are often linked to your identity card. You must carry your ID to board trains.
Word Origin
Derived from '车' (vehicle/car) and '票' (ticket/bill). It reflects the historical evolution of paper-based travel vouchers.
Cultural Context
In China, the Spring Festival travel rush (Chunyun) makes '车票' the most sought-after item of the year. Digital ticketing has revolutionized the experience for millions.
Memory Tip
Think of '车' (vehicle) + '票' (paper slip). It is literally a paper slip for a vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questions现在不需要了。大多数情况下，你可以通过手机应用程序或官方网站在线购买电子车票。
如果是实名制车票，通常可以去车站售票窗口或通过官方渠道申请补办或查询记录。
“车票”指的是地面交通工具（如火车、巴士）的凭证，而“机票”专门指乘坐飞机的凭证。
Test Yourself
我明天要去上海，现在需要去买一张___。
去上海是旅行，需要乘坐交通工具，所以用车票。
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Summary
A ticket is your essential proof of purchase for public transportation.
- A document allowing travel on public transport.
- Essential for boarding trains and buses.
- Now often available in digital electronic formats.
Use digital platforms for easy booking
Most Chinese travelers use apps like 12306 to buy tickets. This avoids long queues at the station.
Always check your travel details
Double-check the departure time and station name on your ticket. Many cities have multiple train stations.
The importance of ID cards
In China, tickets are often linked to your identity card. You must carry your ID to board trains.
Examples
2 of 2我昨天在网上买了两张去北京的车票。
I bought two train tickets to Beijing online yesterday.
请出示您的车票和身份证件。
Please show your ticket and identification.
