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March 24, 2026
轮胎(輪胎)lúntāi(lun2tai1)
轮胎 (lún tāi) refers to a tire, specifically a pneumatic tire used in vehicles. It is essential for providing traction, support, and cushioning while driving. In everyday conversations, this term is commonly used when discussing vehicle maintenance or travel.
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Cultural Note
In China, the quality and type of 轮胎 (lún tāi) can significantly impact road safety, especially with the variety of terrains and driving conditions. The importance of maintaining a good tire is often emphasized in vehicle safety campaigns.
Memory Tip
Imagine a round tire rolling smoothly down a road. The character 轮 (lún) looks like a wheel, and the sound 'lun' rhymes with 'run', which you might do while chasing after a tire that has rolled away. The character 胎 (tāi) resembles a person sitting down, suggesting the 'support' a tire provides for a vehicle.
Meanings of 轮胎
lúntāi(lun2tai1)
1tire
2pneumatic tire
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About 轮胎
轮胎Simplified
輪胎Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#3917Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 轮胎
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a round tire rolling smoothly down a road. The character 轮 (lún) looks like a wheel, and the sound 'lun' rhymes with 'run', which you might do while chasing after a tire that has rolled away. The character 胎 (tāi) resembles a person sitting down, suggesting the 'support' a tire provides for a vehicle.
Usage Notes
Be careful to use 轮胎 (lún tāi) in contexts specifically related to vehicles; using it inappropriately can lead to confusion. It is typically used in neutral contexts, without strong formality, and often appears in phrases related to car repairs or discussions about vehicle safety.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 轮胎 connects to other transportation-related vocabulary at this level. Focus on understanding related terms like 交通 (jiāotōng, traffic) and 汽车 (qìchē, car) to enhance your conversational skills in context.
Cultural Note
In China, the quality and type of 轮胎 (lún tāi) can significantly impact road safety, especially with the variety of terrains and driving conditions. The importance of maintaining a good tire is often emphasized in vehicle safety campaigns.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 轮胎 with the word 车轮 (chēlún), thinking they are interchangeable; however, 轮胎 specifically refers to the tire itself, while 车轮 encompasses the wheel assembly. Always use 轮胎 when referring to the tire alone.
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Grammar Patterns of 轮胎
轮胎 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). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
除了给____充气外，我没做过任何汽车保养。
Other than blowing up a tyre I hadn't done any car maintenance.
Example Sentences for 轮胎 (10)
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1
除了给轮胎充气外，我没做过任何汽车保养。
chú le gěi lún tāi chōng qì wài， ， wǒ méi zuò guò rèn hé qì chē bǎo。
Other than blowing up a tyre I hadn't done any car maintenance.
2
为避免相撞而刹车时，他听到了轮胎与地面刺耳的摩擦声。
wéi bì miǎn xiāng zhuàng ér chà chē shí， ， tā tīng dào le lún tāi yǔ dì miàn cì ěr de mó cā。
He heard tires squeal as the car braked to avoid a collision.
3
这种宽大的轮胎有很深的胎面花纹。
zhè zhǒng kuān dà de lún tāi yǒu hěn shēn de tāi miàn huā wén。
The fat, broad tyres had a good depth of tread.
4
一只轮胎被扎破后，他的车翻了个底朝天。
yī zhī lún tāi bèi zā pò hòu， ， tā de chē fān le gè dǐ zhāo。
National is Britain's leading autocare service with over 400 branches nationwide.
9
这些崎岖不平的路很快就把摩托车轮胎磨平了.
zhè xiē qí qū bù píng de lù hěn kuài jiù bǎ mó tuō chē lún tāi mó píng le.
These rough roads soon wore the tread of motorcycle tires off.
10
我把他的汽车轮胎放了气。
wǒ bǎ tā de qì chē lún tāi fàng le qì。
I let the tyres down on his car.
Cultural Notes for 轮胎
🏮Cultural insight
In China, the quality and type of 轮胎 (lún tāi) can significantly impact road safety, especially with the variety of terrains and driving conditions. The importance of maintaining a good tire is often emphasized in vehicle safety campaigns.
Frequently Asked Questions about 轮胎
It is pronounced as 'lún tāi', with the first syllable in the second tone and the second syllable in the first tone.
轮胎 specifically refers to pneumatic tires, while 车轮 (chēlún) generally means 'wheel' and can refer to the entire assembly including the rim.
