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The word "铛铛车" is formed by combining the onomatopoeic reduplication "铛铛", which mimics the clanging or bell-like sound produced by a vehicle, with the character "车", meaning vehicle, to directly denote a vehicle that emits such a sound.

Word Definition - 铛铛车

dāng dāng chē (coll.) tram, especially Beijing trams during period of operation 1924-1956; also written 噹噹車|当当车[dāng dāng chē]