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March 24, 2026
客运(客運)kèyùn(ke4yun4)
客运 refers to passenger transport services, particularly in the context of buses or trains that carry people between cities. It plays a crucial role in public transportation infrastructure, facilitating travel for work or leisure across regions.
Frequency#42772DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In China, 客运 services are essential for millions of travelers during holidays like the Spring Festival, where people return to their hometowns, showcasing the importance of efficient intercity transportation in Chinese society.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'guest' (客, ke4) arriving at a bus terminal (运, yun4) to catch a ride. Picture the excitement of travel as guests board their buses, emphasizing the connection between guests and transportation.
Meanings of 客运
kèyùn(ke4yun4)
1passenger traffic
2(Tw) intercity bus
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About 客运
客运Simplified
客運Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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Quick Contrast
客运 (kèyùn) vs 货运 (huòyùn) — use 客运 when referring specifically to passenger transport, while 货运 refers to freight or cargo transport.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'guest' (客, ke4) arriving at a bus terminal (运, yun4) to catch a ride. Picture the excitement of travel as guests board their buses, emphasizing the connection between guests and transportation.
Usage Notes
In conversational contexts, using 客运 might sound formal; instead, you might hear people simply say 'bus' or 'train.' Be careful with tones, as mispronouncing either character can lead to confusion with other transport-related terms.
HSK Study Tips
Though 客运 is not explicitly listed in HSK vocabulary, the characters 客 and 运 are fundamental and can be found in other common words. Focus on their individual meanings and how they combine to form the concept of passenger transport.
Cultural Note
In China, 客运 services are essential for millions of travelers during holidays like the Spring Festival, where people return to their hometowns, showcasing the importance of efficient intercity transportation in Chinese society.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 客运 with freight transport, using it incorrectly in contexts like cargo shipping. Remember, 客运 is strictly for passenger transport.
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Cultural Notes for 客运
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In China, 客运 services are essential for millions of travelers during holidays like the Spring Festival, where people return to their hometowns, showcasing the importance of efficient intercity transportation in Chinese society.
Frequently Asked Questions about 客运
客运 typically refers to buses and trains that transport passengers, especially for intercity travel.
While it's understood, in casual settings, people might refer to specific types of transport rather than using the term 客运.
No, 客运 specifically refers to ground transportation like buses and trains, not air travel.
