How to Say ‘Taxi’ in Simplified Chinese
出租车
💬 Usage Tip: The word [出租] (choo-zoo) means 'to rent', and [车] (chuh) means 'car'.
🇨🇳 In China: Taxis are common and metered, but be sure to have cash or mobile payment ready.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
出租
[chū zū]
rent
To lease something for a period of time in exchange for money.
我们出租车给旅客。
We rent cars to tourists.
车
[chē]
car
A road vehicle powered by an engine.
我有一辆新车。
I have a new car.
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