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登机 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
登机dēngjīto board a planeHSK 4, unknown, rank #6518, Hard, aviation, travel
dēngjī(deng1ji1) T1
  1. 1to board a plane
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March 24, 2026
登机(登機)dēngjī(deng1ji1)

登机 means 'to board a plane' and is used in contexts related to air travel, particularly during the process of getting onto an aircraft. This term is commonly found in airport signage and travel-related conversations, emphasizing the action of entering the plane before departure.

Frequency#6518DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In China, the boarding process can differ slightly from Western practices, with more stringent security checks and a greater emphasis on punctuality. Understanding the process of 登机 can enhance your travel experience in China.

Memory Tip

Think of 登 as 'climb' (登) and 机 as 'machine' (机). Imagine you're climbing into a giant machine in the sky - the airplane. Visualize this climb as an exciting adventure to help remember both the meaning and pronunciation.

Meanings of 登机

dēngjī(deng1ji1)
1to board a plane
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About 登机

登机Simplified
登機Traditional
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Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L4AdvancedTOCFLL5BCTCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 登机

Quick Contrast

登船 (dēngchuán) — use 登机 for boarding a plane, while 登船 is specifically for boarding a ship.

Memory Mnemonic

Think of 登 as 'climb' (登) and 机 as 'machine' (机). Imagine you're climbing into a giant machine in the sky - the airplane. Visualize this climb as an exciting adventure to help remember both the meaning and pronunciation.

Usage Notes

This term is generally used in formal contexts, such as at airports or in travel discussions. Be cautious with the tones; '登' (deng1) has a high level tone, while '机' (ji1) also has a high level tone, which can be confusing for learners. Common collocations include '登机口' (boarding gate) and '登机时间' (boarding time).

HSK Study Tips

Although 登机 is not specifically listed in the HSK vocabulary, it connects to topics related to travel found in HSK 3-4. Focus on related terms such as 飞机 (airplane), 机场 (airport), and 票 (ticket) to build a comprehensive travel vocabulary.

Cultural Note

In China, the boarding process can differ slightly from Western practices, with more stringent security checks and a greater emphasis on punctuality. Understanding the process of 登机 can enhance your travel experience in China.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 登机 with 上车 (shàng chē), which means 'to get on a bus or car'. Remember that 登机 is specifically for airplanes. For example, saying '我登车' (wǒ dēng chē) is incorrect; use '我登机' instead.

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Component Characters

dēngto scale (a height)
HSK 512 strokes
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machine
HSK 16 strokes
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Cultural Notes for 登机

💡Did you know?

‘登机’不仅用于飞机,也可以引申为进入其他交通工具,比如轮船。随着国际旅行的普及,‘登机’这个词越来越常见。

🏮Cultural insight

In China, the boarding process can differ slightly from Western practices, with more stringent security checks and a greater emphasis on punctuality. Understanding the process of 登机 can enhance your travel experience in China.

🌏Cross-cultural Insight

在西方文化中,登机时通常需要出示登机牌和身份证件;而在中国,部分机场也开始使用面部识别技术来加快登机流程。

Frequently Asked Questions about 登机

You should use 登机 (dēng jī) when you are at the airport and ready to get on the plane. This term is typically relevant during announcements or when discussing your travel plans. It's an essential term for anyone traveling by air in a Chinese-speaking country.