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    Referring to a traveler with 旅客 (lǚkè)

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    Explanation

    The noun 旅客 (lǚkè) means "traveler" or "passenger" and is used to refer to people who are traveling, especially by air, train, or other public transport. It is commonly seen in news reports and formal contexts when discussing transportation or travel situations.

    Examples

    • 由于航班取消,大量旅客滞留在机场。

      Yóuyú hángbān qǔxiāo, dàliàng lǚkè zhìliú zài jīchǎng.

      Due to flight cancellations, a large number of passengers are stranded at the airport.

    • 春运期间,火车站的旅客特别多。

      Chūnyùn qījiān, huǒchēzhàn de lǚkè tèbié duō.

      During the Spring Festival travel rush, there are especially many passengers at the train station.

    • 请旅客们注意,开往上海的列车即将进站。

      Qǐng lǚkèmen zhùyì, kāiwǎng Shànghǎi de lièchē jíjiāng jìnzhàn.

      Attention passengers, the train bound for Shanghai is about to arrive at the station.

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