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火车站

huǒchēzhàn

Train station

Beginnernoun

Definition

A place where trains stop for passengers.

Example

火车站离这里不远。

The train station is not far from here.

Etymology

'火车站' (huǒchēzhàn) breaks down into '火' (huǒ) meaning 'fire,' '车' (chē) meaning 'vehicle,' and '站' (zhàn) meaning 'station.' This term represents the industrial revolution's impact on travel and commerce in China.

How & Where It’s Used

'火车站' (huǒchēzhàn) is widely used in both spoken and written contexts, primarily in formal language surrounding travel schedules and logistics, and is recognized throughout the country.

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