Chinese · Travel & Places
公共汽车
gōnggòng qìchē
Bus
Beginnernoun
Definition
A large road vehicle that carries many passengers.
Example
我每天坐公共汽车上班。
I take the bus to work every day.
Etymology
'公共汽车' (gōnggòng qìchē) translates to 'public bus', where '公共' (gōnggòng) means 'public' and '汽车' (qìchē) means 'automobile'. This term evolved with the development of urban public transport.
How & Where It’s Used
'公共汽车' is used in both spoken and written Chinese, predominantly in urban and formal contexts, to refer to the bus system.