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修车xiūchēto repair a bike (car etc)HSK 6, unknown, 13 strokes, rank #9194, Hard
xiūchē(xiu1che1)xiu che T1
  1. 1to repair a bike (car etc)
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March 24, 2026

修车(修車)xiūchē(xiu1che1)

修车 (xiu1 che1) means 'to repair a vehicle', typically referring to bicycles or cars. It is used in contexts where maintenance or fixing is needed, often in conversation about vehicle issues or services. The term is practical for learners who want to engage in everyday discussions about transportation and maintenance.

Strokes13Frequency#9194DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, bike repair is common due to the popularity of bicycles in urban areas. Many neighborhoods have small repair shops where locals get their bikes fixed, reflecting the community-oriented lifestyle.

Memory Tip

Think of 修 (xiu1) as a 'fix' and visualize a mechanic using tools to repair a '车' (che1) or vehicle. Imagine the sound of a wrench turning as you say 'xiu' to remind you of fixing something important, like your bike or car.

Meanings of 修车

xiūchē(xiu1che1)
1to repair a bike (car etc)
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About 修车

修车Simplified
修車Traditional
13Strokes
—Radical
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRC1

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修理 (xiūlǐ) - use 修车 specifically for vehicles, while 修理 can refer to repairing a broader range of items.

Usage Notes

Common mistakes include confusing 修车 with related terms like 买车 (buy a car) or 卖车 (sell a car). This phrase is informal and typically used in everyday conversation rather than formal settings. Be careful with the tones as mispronouncing '修' can change the meaning.

HSK Study Tips

Although 修车 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it connects with HSK Level 2 and 3 vocabulary related to transportation (车, 走, etc.). Focus on building your vocabulary around vehicles and maintenance to enhance conversations about travel.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly write 修车 as 修的车 (xiu1 de che1), which translates to 'the repaired car'. The correct form is simply 修车, which directly means 'to repair a vehicle'.

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Component Characters

修xiūto repair
HSK 49 strokes亻
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车chēcar
HSK 14 strokes车
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How to say to repair a bike (car etc) in Chinese

“to repair a bike (car etc)” in Chinese is修车xiūchē

修车 (xiu1 che1) means 'to repair a vehicle', typically referring to bicycles or cars. It is used in contexts where maintenance or fixing is needed, often in conversation about vehicle issues or services. The term is practical for learners who want to engage in everyday discussions about transportation and maintenance.

When to use 修车

Common mistakes include confusing 修车 with related terms like 买车 (buy a car) or 卖车 (sell a car). This phrase is informal and typically used in everyday conversation rather than formal settings. Be careful with the tones as mispronouncing '修' can change the meaning.

修车 or something close to it

修理 (xiūlǐ) - use 修车 specifically for vehicles, while 修理 can refer to repairing a broader range of items.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mistakenly write 修车 as 修的车 (xiu1 de che1), which translates to 'the repaired car'. The correct form is simply 修车, which directly means 'to repair a vehicle'.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 修车

You can say '我需要修车' (Wǒ xūyào xiū chē), which means 'I need to repair my car/bike'.

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