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March 24, 2026
车牌(車牌)chēpái(che1pai2)
车牌 (chēpái) refers to a license plate, which is a metal or plastic plate attached to a vehicle that displays its registration number. In China, license plates are essential for vehicle identification and often include a combination of letters and numbers indicating the vehicle's origin and type.
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Cultural Note
In China, vehicle registration and the design of license plates vary by province, often reflecting local culture and regulations. The importance of license plates is heightened in cities with heavy traffic control measures, where they are used for monitoring and regulation.
Memory Tip
Think of a car (车, chē) with a plate (牌, pái) on it. Imagine that every time you see a car's license plate, it tells you where the car comes from, just like a name tag at a party!
Meanings of 车牌
chēpái(che1pai2)
1license plate
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车牌Simplified
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Memory Mnemonic
Think of a car (车, chē) with a plate (牌, pái) on it. Imagine that every time you see a car's license plate, it tells you where the car comes from, just like a name tag at a party!
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 车牌 with other terms related to vehicles, like 汽车 (qìchē, car) or 车 (chē, vehicle). This word is generally used in formal contexts when discussing vehicle registration and law enforcement.
HSK Study Tips
While 车牌 is not specifically on the HSK list, it connects to HSK vocabulary related to transportation, such as 车 (chē, car) and 司机 (sījī, driver). Students should focus on recognizing the components and their relation to vehicles.
Cultural Note
In China, vehicle registration and the design of license plates vary by province, often reflecting local culture and regulations. The importance of license plates is heightened in cities with heavy traffic control measures, where they are used for monitoring and regulation.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mix up 车牌 with 车票 (chēpiào, bus or train ticket). Remember that 车牌 specifically refers to license plates, while 车票 is about transportation tickets.
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Cultural Notes for 车牌
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In China, vehicle registration and the design of license plates vary by province, often reflecting local culture and regulations. The importance of license plates is heightened in cities with heavy traffic control measures, where they are used for monitoring and regulation.
Frequently Asked Questions about 车牌
A 车牌 (license plate) is crucial for vehicle identification and regulation in China. It helps authorities track vehicle ownership, ensure compliance with traffic laws, and manage road usage. Additionally, license plates can indicate the region where a vehicle is registered.
Yes, there are various types of 车牌 in China, including standard plates for regular vehicles, special plates for government or military vehicles, and personalized plates for individual requests. Each type has specific regulations regarding design and usage.
车牌 (chē pái) means 'license plate' in Chinese. It refers to the official identification plate attached to a vehicle, which displays its registration number. Understanding this term is essential for discussions about vehicles and transportation in China.
You can use 车牌 in a sentence to refer to a vehicle's license plate. For example, '他的车牌是ABC123' means 'His license plate is ABC123.' This usage is common when discussing vehicle registration or traffic laws.
It is pronounced as chē pái, with the first tone on 车 and the second tone on 牌.
In China, license plates are assigned based on the vehicle's registration location and are crucial for law enforcement and traffic management.
Yes, you can use 车牌 in informal conversations about cars or traffic, but it is more commonly used in formal contexts.
