轿
车

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The word "轿车" is formed from the character "轿", which historically refers to a sedan chair or palanquin carried by people, and the character "车", which means vehicle; the combination uses the concept of an enclosed passenger carrier from "轿" to specify a type of "车", resulting in the modern meaning for a car or sedan automobile.

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这辆轿车很漂亮。

Zhè liàng jiàochē hěn piàoliang.

This car is very beautiful.

爸爸每天开轿车上班。

Bàba měi tiān kāi jiàochē shàngbān.

Dad drives a car to work every day.

我们打算买一辆新的轿车。

Wǒmen dǎsuàn mǎi yī liàng xīn de jiàochē.

We plan to buy a new car.

这辆豪华轿车不仅速度快，而且非常舒适。

Zhè liàng háohuá jiàochē bùjǐn sùdù kuài, érqiě fēicháng shūshì.

This luxury car is not only fast but also very comfortable.

由于交通拥堵，轿车司机们不得不耐心等待。

Yóuyú jiāotōng yōngdǔ, jiàochē sījīmen bùdébù nàixīn děngdài.

Due to traffic congestion, car drivers have to wait patiently.

Word Definition - 轿车

jiào chē (old) enclosed carriage for carrying passengers; (automotive) sedan

Individual Character Details

轿 jiào
车 chē, chē, jū