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车票 (chēpiào, train ticket) vs. 飞票 (fēipiào, flight ticket) — use 票 (piào) for general ticket references, while specifying the type with 车票 or 飞票.
When using 票, be sure to pair it with the correct measure word, 张 (zhāng), for tickets. Avoid confusion with similar-sounding words that have different meanings, and remember that 票 is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.
As an HSK Level 2 word, 票 connects well with other vocabulary related to transportation and entertainment. Students should focus on its various meanings and practice using it in sentences about travel and events.
Learners often confuse 票 with similar characters. For example, saying 票子 (piàozi) is incorrect; instead, just use 票 (piào). Another common mistake is forgetting the measure word, so remember to say 一张票 (yī zhāng piào) instead of just 票.
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Etymology of 票
Origin unclear.
Flames 覀 over an altar 示, referring to a Chinese tradition of burning fake money as an offering
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How to say ticket in Chinese
“ticket” in Chinese is票
The character 票 (piào) primarily means 'ticket' and can refer to various types of tickets such as train, concert, or movie tickets. It can also mean 'ballot' or 'banknote,' making it a versatile term used in contexts involving commerce, voting, and entertainment.
When to use 票
When using 票, be sure to pair it with the correct measure word, 张 (zhāng), for tickets. Avoid confusion with similar-sounding words that have different meanings, and remember that 票 is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.
票 or something close to it
车票 (chēpiào, train ticket) vs. 飞票 (fēipiào, flight ticket) — use 票 (piào) for general ticket references, while specifying the type with 车票 or 飞票.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 票 with similar characters. For example, saying 票子 (piàozi) is incorrect; instead, just use 票 (piào). Another common mistake is forgetting the measure word, so remember to say 一张票 (yī zhāng piào) instead of just 票.
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Grammar Patterns of 票
票 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 9 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.
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他终于买到火车____了。
He finally managed to buy a train ticket.
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票 can refer to a variety of tickets, including those for trains, movies, and concerts.
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