停车
停车 em 30 segundos
- 停车 (tíngchē) means to stop or park a vehicle.
- It is a separable verb: '停了一个小时的车'.
- Commonly used in '停车场' (parking lot) and '停车位' (parking space).
- Essential for navigating cities and using taxis in China.
The term 停车 (tíngchē) is a foundational verb-object construction in Mandarin Chinese, primarily used to describe the act of stopping a vehicle or parking it. At its most basic level, it combines 停 (tíng), meaning 'to stop' or 'to stay,' with 车 (chē), which serves as a generic term for any wheeled vehicle, including cars, buses, bicycles, and trains. In modern urban contexts, it is most frequently translated as 'to park a car.' However, its semantic range extends beyond just finding a parking spot; it can also refer to a temporary halt in traffic or a mechanical breakdown where the vehicle ceases to move.
- Literal Breakdown
- 停 (tíng) means to cease motion or pause. 车 (chē) refers to any vehicle. Together, they form the action of bringing a vehicle to a standstill.
请在这里停车。 (Please park/stop the car here.)
Understanding the nuances of 停车 requires recognizing its status as a 'separable verb' (离合词 líhécí). This means that while it functions as a single concept, the two characters can be separated by other words, such as duration or aspect markers. For example, 'parking for an hour' is not 停车一个小时, but rather 停一个小时的车. This structural flexibility is a hallmark of intermediate Chinese grammar and is essential for natural-sounding speech.
- Urban Context
- In cities like Beijing or Shanghai, 停车 often implies the struggle of finding a 'parking space' (车位 chēwèi). The word is ubiquitous on street signs, in parking garages, and within mobile apps used for payment.
这里禁止停车。 (Parking is prohibited here.)
- Mechanical Halt
- Beyond cars, 停车 can refer to a train stopping at a station (火车停车) or a factory line stopping (though 停工 is more common for the latter).
前方有事故,所有车辆都停车了。 (There is an accident ahead; all vehicles have stopped.)
他在路边停车接电话。 (He stopped the car by the roadside to answer the phone.)
这辆车停车的位置不对。 (The position where this car is parked is incorrect.)
Using 停车 effectively involves mastering its grammar as a separable verb. In Chinese, verbs like 停车 (stop-car), 吃饭 (eat-meal), and 睡觉 (sleep-sleep) are composed of a verb and its default object. This structure dictates how you add modifiers like duration, frequency, or resultative complements.
- Grammar: Separability
- When expressing how long you parked, the duration must go between 停 and 车. Example: 停了三个小时的车 (Parked for three hours).
我把车停在了地下车库。 (I parked the car in the underground garage.)
Another common usage is the '把' (bǎ) construction. Since parking usually involves moving a specific car to a specific location, the '把' structure is frequently used to emphasize the disposal of the object. '我把车停在...' is the standard way to say 'I parked the car at...'.
- Location Markers
- The preposition '在' (zài) almost always follows 停车 to indicate the location. Common locations include 停车场 (parking lot), 路边 (roadside), or 门口 (entrance).
你不能在人行道上停车。 (You cannot park on the sidewalk.)
- Resultative Complements
- You can add '好' (hǎo) after 停 to indicate the action is completed successfully: 停好车 (Finished parking properly).
等我停好车,我们就去吃饭。 (Once I finish parking, we'll go eat.)
这里停车费很贵。 (The parking fee here is very expensive.)
师傅,请在前面的路口停车。 (Driver, please stop at the intersection ahead.)
停车 is a word you will encounter daily in any Chinese-speaking environment. From the moment you enter a city, you will see it on signage, hear it in navigation systems, and use it in social coordination. Its usage spans formal legal warnings to casual everyday conversation.
- Public Signage
- The most common sign is '禁止停车' (Jìnzhǐ tíngchē) - No Parking. You will also see 'P' signs with '停车场' (Parking Lot) written below.
标志牌上写着“此处禁止停车”。 (The sign says 'No parking here'.)
In a taxi or Didi (ride-sharing app), the word is essential. You might tell the driver '麻烦停一下车' (Please stop for a moment) or '就在这儿停车吧' (Just park/stop here). The driver might respond with '这儿不能停车' (I can't stop/park here) if there are traffic restrictions.
- Navigation Systems
- GPS apps like Amap (Gaode) or Baidu Maps will frequently say '正在为您寻找停车场' (Searching for a parking lot for you).
导航说附近有一个免费的停车场。 (The navigation says there is a free parking lot nearby.)
- News and Media
- Traffic reports often mention '停车难' (difficulty in parking) as a social issue, or report on '违章停车' (illegal parking) crackdowns.
大城市普遍面临停车难的问题。 (Large cities generally face the problem of parking difficulty.)
他在高速公路上紧急停车。 (He made an emergency stop on the highway.)
请出示您的停车证。 (Please show your parking permit.)
Even though 停车 seems simple, its status as a separable verb leads to several common errors for learners. Most mistakes involve word order or the incorrect placement of modifiers.
- Mistake 1: Incorrect Duration Placement
- Learners often say '停车两个小时' (parking two hours). While understandable, the correct grammar is '停两个小时的车' or '停了两个小时的车'.
错误:我停车了十分钟。 (Incorrect)
正确:我停了十分钟的车。 (Correct)
Another frequent error is confusing 停车 with 站 (zhàn) or 停 (tíng) when referring to people. You '停' a car, but a person '站' (stands) or '停下' (stops walking). You cannot say '我在这儿停车' to mean 'I am standing here'.
- Mistake 2: Confusing 'Stop' and 'Park'
- In English, 'stop' can be momentary, while 'park' is long-term. In Chinese, 停车 covers both. To specify 'parking' as a long-term state, use '泊车' or '停放'.
不要把车停在消火栓旁边。 (Don't park the car next to a fire hydrant.)
- Mistake 3: Missing the Resultative
- Simply saying '我停车了' might mean 'I am in the process of stopping.' To say 'I have parked (and it's done),' use '我停好车了'.
你停好车了吗? (Have you finished parking?)
他在路中央突然停车,非常危险。 (He suddenly stopped in the middle of the road, which is very dangerous.)
To truly master 停车, it is helpful to compare it with related terms that describe stopping, parking, or staying. Each has a specific context where it is more appropriate than the general 停车.
- 停车 vs. 泊车 (bóchē)
- 停车 is the standard, everyday term. 泊车 is more formal and often used in professional contexts like 'valet parking' (代客泊车) or in Hong Kong/Taiwan usage.
这家酒店提供免费泊车服务。 (This hotel provides free parking service.)
- 停车 vs. 刹车 (shāchē)
- 停车 refers to the result (the car is stopped/parked). 刹车 refers to the physical action of hitting the brakes. You 刹车 in order to 停车.
紧急情况下请用力刹车。 (In an emergency, please brake hard.)
- 停车 vs. 停放 (tíngfàng)
- 停放 is more formal and implies 'placing' or 'storing' a vehicle. It is often used in legal documents or signs: '禁止停放任何车辆' (Parking of any vehicles is prohibited).
自行车请有序停放。 (Please park bicycles in an orderly manner.)
由于停车位不足,很多人只能把车停在路边。 (Due to insufficient parking spaces, many people can only park on the roadside.)
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请在这里停车。
Please stop the car here.
Simple imperative sentence.
他在停车。
He is parking.
Subject + Verb-Object.
那里不能停车。
You cannot park there.
Negation with 不能.
我要停车。
I want to stop/park.
Modal verb 要 + Verb.
车停了。
The car stopped.
Noun + Verb + Aspect marker 了.
老师在停车。
The teacher is parking.
Continuous action with 在.
这是停车的地方吗?
Is this a place for parking?
Question with 吗.
停车!
Stop the car!
Direct command.
我把车停在停车场了。
I parked the car in the parking lot.
把 construction for disposal.
这里的停车费很贵。
The parking fee here is very expensive.
停车 used as an attributive for 'fee'.
他在路边停车接电话。
He stopped by the road to answer the phone.
Serial verb construction.
地下停车场在哪儿?
Where is the underground parking lot?
Compound noun: 地下停车场.
请问,这儿可以停车吗?
Excuse me, can I park here?
Polite inquiry.
他停好车就进来了。
He came in as soon as he finished parking.
Resultative complement 好.
这辆车停得不对。
This car is parked incorrectly.
Degree complement with 得.
我们要找一个停车位。
We need to find a parking space.
Specific noun: 停车位.
我在这儿停了一个小时的车。
I parked the car here for an hour.
Separable verb with duration.
因为违章停车,他被罚款了。
He was fined for illegal parking.
Passive voice with 被.
等车停稳了你再下车。
Wait until the car has stopped steadily before getting off.
Resultative complement 稳.
这个商场提供免费停车服务。
This mall provides free parking service.
Formal service description.
他正在练习侧方停车。
He is practicing parallel parking.
Specific term: 侧方停车.
由于停车位紧张,他只能把车停得很远。
Due to the shortage of parking spaces, he had to park very far away.
Cause and effect with 由于.
请注意停车安全。
Please pay attention to parking safety.
Abstract noun phrase.
他停了三次车才停进去。
It took him three tries to park the car.
Separable verb with frequency.
为了缓解停车难,政府新建了许多停车场。
To alleviate parking difficulties, the government built many new parking lots.
Purpose clause with 为了.
这辆车长时间停放在人行道上,影响了行人通行。
This car has been parked on the sidewalk for a long time, affecting pedestrian traffic.
Formal term 停放.
智能停车系统可以自动识别车牌。
The smart parking system can automatically recognize license plates.
Technical terminology.
他因为在高速公路上紧急停车而受到了交警的警告。
He received a warning from the traffic police for making an emergency stop on the highway.
Complex sentence with multiple clauses.
停车熄火不仅省油,还能减少空气污染。
Turning off the engine when parked not only saves fuel but also reduces air pollution.
Environmental slogan.
该区域实行停车收费管理。
Parking fee management is implemented in this area.
Formal administrative language.
他熟练地把车停进了狭窄的车位。
He skillfully parked the car into a narrow space.
Adverbial modifier 熟练地.
如果你不按规定停车,车可能会被拖走。
If you don't park according to regulations, your car might be towed.
Conditional sentence.
“停车坐爱枫林晚”,这句诗表达了诗人对自然美景的留恋。
'I stop my carriage to enjoy the maple woods at dusk'—this line expresses the poet's attachment to natural beauty.
Classical poetry citation.
城市规划者正在探讨如何优化中心城区的停车资源配置。
Urban planners are discussing how to optimize the allocation of parking resources in the central city area.
Academic/Professional register.
这种停车方式虽然节省空间,但对司机的技术要求极高。
Although this parking method saves space, it places extremely high technical demands on the driver.
Concessive clause with 虽然...但.
他那番话让原本喧闹的会场瞬间像按了停车键一样安静下来。
His words made the originally noisy venue instantly fall silent, as if a stop button had been pressed.
Metaphorical usage.
在处理违章停车问题时,应当兼顾法律的严肃性与人性化管理。
When dealing with illegal parking, the seriousness of the law and humanized management should both be considered.
Formal balanced sentence structure.
该路段全天候禁止停车,违者后果自负。
Parking is prohibited on this section of the road 24/7; violators will bear the consequences.
Legal/Official register.
由于机械故障,生产线被迫停车检修。
Due to a mechanical failure, the production line was forced to stop for maintenance.
Industrial context.
停车位的缺口已经成为了制约该地区商业发展的瓶颈。
The shortage of parking spaces has become a bottleneck restricting the commercial development of the area.
Economic/Developmental analysis.
从社会学的角度看,停车位的争夺反映了城市公共空间的稀缺性。
From a sociological perspective, the struggle for parking spaces reflects the scarcity of urban public space.
High-level academic analysis.
该法案旨在通过经济手段调节城市核心区的停车需求。
The bill aims to regulate parking demand in the urban core through economic means.
Legal/Policy language.
停车之于城市,正如呼吸之于生命,其重要性不言而喻。
Parking is to a city what breathing is to life; its importance is self-evident.
Sophisticated analogy.
在自动驾驶时代,传统的停车概念或将被彻底颠覆。
In the era of autonomous driving, the traditional concept of parking may be completely overturned.
Speculative/Futuristic register.
他笔下的文字,时而如疾风骤雨,时而如停车伫立,充满了节奏感。
The writing under his pen is sometimes like a storm and sometimes like a carriage coming to a halt, full of rhythm.
Literary criticism.
这种立体停车库的落成,标志着该市在解决停车难问题上迈出了实质性的一步。
The completion of this multi-level parking garage marks a substantial step taken by the city in solving the parking problem.
Formal news reporting.
停车费用的阶梯式增长,是抑制私家车过度使用的有效策略之一。
The tiered increase in parking fees is one of the effective strategies to curb the excessive use of private cars.
Policy analysis.
纵观城市发展史,停车设施的演变始终与交通工具的变革息息相关。
Throughout the history of urban development, the evolution of parking facilities has always been closely related to the transformation of transportation tools.
Historical overview.
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
停车位紧张
停车难
乱停车
免费停车
代客泊车
停车熄火
路边停车
地下停车
临时停车
长期停车
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Can refer to trains and buses, not just cars.
Must separate for duration: 停了半天车.
- Saying '停车两个小时' instead of '停两个小时的车'.
- Confusing 停车 (stop car) with 停下 (stop walking).
- Forgetting the '在' in '停在停车场'.
- Using 停车 when they mean 刹车 (the act of braking).
- Mispronouncing 'chē' as 'cē'.
Dicas
Separable Verb
Always put duration between 停 and 车.
Parking Apps
Download Alipay or WeChat for easy parking payments in China.
Look for the P
Signs with 'P' always indicate a 停车场.
Taxi Commands
Say '靠边停车' to ask a driver to pull over to the side.
Illegal Parking
Avoid '违章停车' to prevent your car from being towed.
Resultative
Use '停好' to show the action is successfully completed.
GPS Cues
Listen for '前方有停车场' in navigation apps.
Character Roots
Remember 停 (stop) and 车 (vehicle) to understand the word.
Not just cars
Use it for buses, bikes, and even strollers.
HSK Tip
停车 is a common A2/B1 level word in listening exams.
Memorize
Origem da palavra
Contexto cultural
Always look for '禁止停车' signs to avoid heavy fines and towing.
Parking spaces in Tier 1 cities can cost more than the cars themselves.
Pratique na vida real
Contextos reais
Iniciadores de conversa
"这附近有停车场吗?"
"这里的停车费怎么算?"
"你觉得在城市里停车难吗?"
"你会侧方停车吗?"
"我的车停在哪儿了?"
Temas para diário
描述一次你找停车位的经历。
你认为城市应该如何解决停车难的问题?
如果你没有车,你的生活会有什么变化?
写一段话,告诉别人不要在这里停车。
谈谈你对自动驾驶和自动停车的看法。
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasIt is better to say 停一小时车 because 停车 is a separable verb.
停车 is common; 泊车 is formal or regional (HK/Taiwan).
Say '师傅,请停一下车' or just '这里停车'.
No, it also means to stop a moving vehicle temporarily.
It is called a 停车位 (tíngchēwèi).
Yes, it is a compound noun meaning 'parking lot'.
Yes, you can, though 停自行车 is more specific.
It means 'No Parking' or 'Parking Prohibited'.
It is 停车费 (tíngchēfèi).
Yes, '火车停车' means the train is stopping at a station.
Teste-se 180 perguntas
Write a sentence using '停车场'.
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Write a sentence telling someone not to park here.
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Write a sentence using '把' and '停车'.
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Translate: 'How much is the parking fee?'
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Write a sentence with duration (1 hour).
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Describe where you park your car usually.
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Write a formal notice about parking.
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Explain why parking is difficult in big cities.
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Write a command for a taxi driver.
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Use '停好' in a sentence.
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Translate: 'Illegal parking is fined.'
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Write about a parking experience.
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Use '紧急停车' in a sentence.
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Write a sentence about 'smart parking'.
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Translate: 'Please turn off the engine when parked.'
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Write a sentence using '泊车'.
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Describe a 'No Parking' sign.
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Write a sentence about a train stopping.
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Use '停车位紧张' in a sentence.
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Translate: 'Wait for the car to stop steadily.'
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Say 'Stop here' in Chinese.
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Ask 'Is there a parking lot nearby?'
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Say 'I parked for two hours.'
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Ask 'How much is the parking fee?'
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Tell the driver 'Please pull over and stop.'
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Say 'I can't find a parking space.'
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Tell someone 'No parking here.'
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Say 'Wait for me to finish parking.'
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Ask 'Do I need a parking permit?'
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Say 'The parking lot is full.'
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Say 'I parked in the basement.'
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Say 'Don't forget to turn off the engine.'
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Say 'I'm practicing parallel parking.'
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Ask 'Is parking free on weekends?'
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Say 'My car was towed.'
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Say 'I'll be back in five minutes, just temporary parking.'
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Say 'The parking fee is too expensive.'
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Ask 'Where is the entrance to the parking lot?'
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Say 'He is very good at parking.'
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Say 'I need to find a place to stop.'
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Listen: '师傅,前面路口停一下。' Where does the person want to stop?
Listen: '对不起,这里是消防通道,不能停车。' Why can't they park?
Listen: '停车场在商场后面。' Where is the parking lot?
Listen: '您的车位在B2层105号。' What is the space number?
Listen: '停车费每小时十块。' How much per hour?
Listen: '请停好车后再离开。' What should you do before leaving?
Listen: '前方施工,请注意停车。' What should you watch out for?
Listen: '这里可以免费停两个小时。' How long is it free?
Listen: '由于车位已满,请前往第二停车场。' Where should you go?
Listen: '请出示您的停车证。' What does the guard want?
Listen: '他停了半天车也没停进去。' Did he succeed in parking?
Listen: '违章停车会被贴条。' What is the consequence?
Listen: '自动泊车功能已开启。' What is happening?
Listen: '就在这儿停吧。' Where should they stop?
Listen: '停车费请扫码支付。' How to pay?
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Summary
停车 is the universal Chinese term for parking or stopping a vehicle. Remember it is a separable verb, so duration goes in the middle: 停十分钟车 (Park for 10 minutes).
- 停车 (tíngchē) means to stop or park a vehicle.
- It is a separable verb: '停了一个小时的车'.
- Commonly used in '停车场' (parking lot) and '停车位' (parking space).
- Essential for navigating cities and using taxis in China.
Separable Verb
Always put duration between 停 and 车.
Parking Apps
Download Alipay or WeChat for easy parking payments in China.
Look for the P
Signs with 'P' always indicate a 停车场.
Taxi Commands
Say '靠边停车' to ask a driver to pull over to the side.
Exemplo
这里不能停车。
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A2already arrived
总是这样
A2always like this