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March 24, 2026
登机(登機)dēngjī(deng1ji1)
登机 means 'to board a plane' and is used in contexts related to air travel, particularly during the process of getting onto an aircraft. This term is commonly found in airport signage and travel-related conversations, emphasizing the action of entering the plane before departure.
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Cultural Note
In China, the boarding process can differ slightly from Western practices, with more stringent security checks and a greater emphasis on punctuality. Understanding the process of 登机 can enhance your travel experience in China.
Memory Tip
Think of 登 as 'climb' (登) and 机 as 'machine' (机). Imagine you're climbing into a giant machine in the sky - the airplane. Visualize this climb as an exciting adventure to help remember both the meaning and pronunciation.
Meanings of 登机
dēngjī(deng1ji1)
1to board a plane
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登船 (dēngchuán) — use 登机 for boarding a plane, while 登船 is specifically for boarding a ship.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 登 as 'climb' (登) and 机 as 'machine' (机). Imagine you're climbing into a giant machine in the sky - the airplane. Visualize this climb as an exciting adventure to help remember both the meaning and pronunciation.
Usage Notes
This term is generally used in formal contexts, such as at airports or in travel discussions. Be cautious with the tones; '登' (deng1) has a high level tone, while '机' (ji1) also has a high level tone, which can be confusing for learners. Common collocations include '登机口' (boarding gate) and '登机时间' (boarding time).
HSK Study Tips
Although 登机 is not specifically listed in the HSK vocabulary, it connects to topics related to travel found in HSK 3-4. Focus on related terms such as 飞机 (airplane), 机场 (airport), and 票 (ticket) to build a comprehensive travel vocabulary.
Cultural Note
In China, the boarding process can differ slightly from Western practices, with more stringent security checks and a greater emphasis on punctuality. Understanding the process of 登机 can enhance your travel experience in China.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 登机 with 上车 (shàng chē), which means 'to get on a bus or car'. Remember that 登机 is specifically for airplanes. For example, saying '我登车' (wǒ dēng chē) is incorrect; use '我登机' instead.
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In China, the boarding process can differ slightly from Western practices, with more stringent security checks and a greater emphasis on punctuality. Understanding the process of 登机 can enhance your travel experience in China.
You should use 登机 (dēng jī) when you are at the airport and ready to get on the plane. This term is typically relevant during announcements or when discussing your travel plans. It's an essential term for anyone traveling by air in a Chinese-speaking country.
You can use 登机 (dēng jī) in sentences like '我们现在可以登机了' which means 'We can board the plane now.' It's often used in travel-related conversations, so context is important. Another example is '登机口在那边', meaning 'The boarding gate is over there.'
登机 (dēng jī) means 'to board a plane' in Chinese. It is commonly used in travel contexts, especially when discussing airport procedures. For example, you might hear a flight attendant say '请登机' which translates to 'Please board the plane'.
Make sure to pronounce both characters with a high level tone: 'deng1 ji1'.
No, 登机 specifically refers to boarding planes; other forms of transport have different terms.
The opposite would be 下机 (xià jī), which means 'to disembark' or 'to get off the plane'.
