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列车 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
列车lièchē(railway) trainHSK 5, n, rank #4731, Medium
lièchē(lie4che1) T4
  1. 1(railway) train
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March 24, 2026
列车(列車)lièchē(lie4che1)

列车 (lièchē) refers specifically to a train, particularly in the context of rail transport. It is commonly used in travel and transportation discussions, distinguishing trains from other forms of transport, such as buses or cars.

Frequency#4731DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In China, trains are a popular and vital mode of transportation, especially during holidays like Spring Festival when millions travel home, highlighting the significance of 列车 in daily life.

Memory Tip

Imagine a line of cars (列) waiting to board a giant train (车) at a station. The '列' looks like a line, and '车' is a vehicle, helping you remember that 列车 means 'train'.

Meanings of 列车

lièchē(lie4che1)
1(railway) train
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About 列车

列车Simplified
列車Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#4731Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1

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AI Study Notes for 列车

Quick Contrast

火车 (huǒchē) vs 列车 (lièchē): 列车 is often used in a more formal or technical context, while 火车 is the more commonly used term in everyday conversation.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a line of cars (列) waiting to board a giant train (车) at a station. The '列' looks like a line, and '车' is a vehicle, helping you remember that 列车 means 'train'.

Usage Notes

When using 列车, ensure you use it in contexts related to rail travel. A common mistake is confusing it with other types of vehicles like '汽车' (qìchē - car), so pay attention to context. It is generally used in both formal and informal settings.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 5 word, 列车 connects with other transportation-related vocabulary at this level. Focus on using it in sentences about travel plans or schedules to reinforce its meaning.

Cultural Note

In China, trains are a popular and vital mode of transportation, especially during holidays like Spring Festival when millions travel home, highlighting the significance of 列车 in daily life.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 列车 with '公交车' (gōngjiāo chē - bus), mistakenly using 列车 in contexts that refer to buses. Remember, 列车 specifically refers to trains.

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Component Characters

列lièto arrange
HSK 46 strokes刂
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车chēcar
HSK 14 strokes车
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Grammar Patterns of 列车

列车 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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这趟____由上海开往广州。

This train runs from Shanghai to Guangzhou.

Example Sentences for 列车 (10)

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他乘坐总统的豪华列车经过自己所在的州。

tā chéng zuò zǒng tǒng de háo huá liè chē jīng guò zì jǐ suǒ zài de zhōu。

He rode on the president's luxury train through his own state.
2
波尔多位于巴黎到马德里的铁路主干线上，来往列车频繁。

bō ěr duō wèi yú bā lí dào mǎ dé lǐ de tiě lù zhǔ gān xiàn shàng， ， lái wǎng liè chē pín。

Bordeaux is on the main Paris-Madrid line so there are frequent trains.
3
“有直接从剑桥开出的列车。”——“我知道，但也不快。”

“ “ yǒu zhí jiē cóng jiàn qiáo kāi chū de liè。”——“ chē 。”——“ wǒ， zhī dào ， dàn。”

"There are trains straight from Cambridge."— 'I know. but it's no quicker.'
4
下一趟去巴尔的摩的列车十点钟开。

xià yī tàng qù bā ěr de mó de liè chē shí diǎn zhōng kāi。

The next train to Baltimore is at ten.
5
7点45分，开往吉隆坡的特快列车准时驶离新加坡火车站。

7 745 diǎn， 45 fēn ， kāi wǎng jí lóng pō de tè kuài liè chē zhǔn shí shǐ lí xīn jiā pō。

Punctually at 45, the express to Kuala Lumpur left Singapore station.
6
他搭上了开往托特纳姆宫路的东向地铁列车。

tā dā shàng le kāi wǎng tuō tè nà mǔ gōng lù de dōng xiàng dì tiě liè chē。

He caught an eastbound train to Tottenham Court Road.
7
乘客可以在大围站转乘东铁列车.

chéng kè kě yǐ zài dà wéi zhàn zhuǎn chéng dōng tiě liè chē.

Passengers may change to East Rail trains at Tai Wai.
8
火车停站，一名列车员喊道，“米德尔斯伯勒到了!”

huǒ chē tíng zhàn， ， yī míng liè chē yuán hǎn，“ dào ，“ mǐ dé ěr sī bó lè!”

The train stopped and a porter called out, "Middlesbrough!"
9
这个故事就像一辆失控的高速列车，读起来惊险刺激。

zhè gè gù shì jiù xiàng yī liàng shī kòng de gāo sù liè chē， ， dú qǐ lái jīng xiǎn cì。

The narrative pulls you along like a runaway train.
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(列车)乘务员用剪票夹在我们的车票上打孔(验票).

( ( liè) chē ) chéng wù yuán yòng jiǎn piào jiā zài wǒ mén de chē piào shàng( dǎ kǒng).

The train conductor punched our tickets.

Cultural Notes for 列车

🏮Cultural insight

In China, trains are a popular and vital mode of transportation, especially during holidays like Spring Festival when millions travel home, highlighting the significance of 列车 in daily life.

🌏Cross-cultural Insight

In Western cultures, trains may be less commonly used for short-distance travel compared to cars, whereas in China, trains are a primary means of long-distance travel due to their efficiency.

Frequently Asked Questions about 列车

列车 (lièchē) is more formal and often used in official contexts, while 火车 (huǒchē) is a more general term for any train.