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机票 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
机票jīpiàoair ticketHSK 2, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #4127, Easy
机票jīpiàopassenger ticketHSK 2, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #4127, Easy
jīpiào(ji1piao4)ji piao T1
  1. 1air ticket
  2. 2passenger ticket
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March 24, 2026

机票(機票)jīpiào(ji1piao4)

机票 (jī piào) refers to an air ticket or passenger ticket used for flights. It is a crucial document for travelers, indicating that they have purchased a seat on a specific flight. This term is commonly used in travel contexts, especially when booking or checking in for flights.

Strokes17Frequency#4127DifficultyEasy
Cultural Note

In China, air travel has become increasingly popular, particularly with the rise of budget airlines, making knowledge of terms like 机票 essential for both domestic and international travel. Many Chinese travelers often book flights online, where this term is frequently used.

Memory Tip

Think of 机 (jī) as a 'machine' and 票 (piào) as a 'ticket.' Imagine a machine that prints tickets for passengers boarding a plane. The 'jī' sounds like 'gee,' which you can associate with excitement when getting your air ticket!

Meanings of 机票

jīpiào(ji1piao4)
1air ticket
2passenger ticket
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About 机票

机票Simplified
機票Traditional
17Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
张Measure Word
HSK 3.0L2ElementaryTOCFLL1HSKKL1CEFRA1

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Quick Contrast

火车票 (huǒchēpiào) — use 机票 when specifically referring to air travel, while 火车票 is for train tickets.

Usage Notes

A common mistake is using 票 (piào) alone to refer to tickets in general without specifying the type; it’s best to use 机票 for air travel specifically. This term is informal and commonly used in daily conversation about travel arrangements. Watch out for the tones, as mispronouncing them can change the meaning.

HSK Study Tips

Though 机票 is not specifically listed in HSK levels, it connects well with travel-related vocabulary found in HSK 3 and 4. Learners should focus on understanding travel contexts and related terms like 机场 (jī chǎng - airport) and 航班 (háng bān - flight).

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 机票 with other types of tickets, like 火车票 (train ticket) or 电影票 (movie ticket). Always use 机票 when discussing air travel to avoid confusion.

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Component Characters

机Jīmachine
HSK 16 strokes木
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票piàoticket
HSK 211 strokes示
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How to say air ticket in Chinese

“air ticket” in Chinese is机票jīpiào

机票 (jī piào) refers to an air ticket or passenger ticket used for flights. It is a crucial document for travelers, indicating that they have purchased a seat on a specific flight. This term is commonly used in travel contexts, especially when booking or checking in for flights.

When to use 机票

A common mistake is using 票 (piào) alone to refer to tickets in general without specifying the type; it’s best to use 机票 for air travel specifically. This term is informal and commonly used in daily conversation about travel arrangements. Watch out for the tones, as mispronouncing them can change the meaning.

机票 or something close to it

火车票 (huǒchēpiào) — use 机票 when specifically referring to air travel, while 火车票 is for train tickets.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 机票 with other types of tickets, like 火车票 (train ticket) or 电影票 (movie ticket). Always use 机票 when discussing air travel to avoid confusion.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 机票

机票 specifically refers to air tickets, while 票 can mean tickets for various modes of transport or events.

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