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班车
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What does "班车" mean in English?
shuttle bus我每天坐班车去上班。
I take the shuttle bus to work every day.
How to use "班车" correctly: definitions and examples in English?
formal
A scheduled bus service that operates on a fixed route and timetable, typically for transporting employees to and from work or students to and from school.
公司提供免费的班车服务。
The company provides free shuttle bus service.
学校的班车在早上7点准时出发。
The school's shuttle bus departs punctually at 7 AM.
班车 is commonly used in both corporate and educational contexts.
Pro Tip
Common Usage
班车 is often used to describe transportation services provided by companies or schools to their employees or students.
Word Origin
The term 班车 is composed of 班 (class, shift) and 车 (vehicle), originally referring to vehicles used for transporting workers or students in shifts.
Usage Notes
班车 is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in workplaces and educational institutions. It can also refer to other scheduled transportation services.
Word Breakdown
班
class, shift
root车
vehicle
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