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    Using 乘客 (chéngkè) to mean "passenger"

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    Explanation

    乘客 (chéngkè) is a noun meaning "passenger," referring to someone traveling in a vehicle such as a bus, train, or airplane. It is composed of 乘 (to ride) and 客 (guest). For example, 告诉了乘客 means "informed the passengers."

    Examples

    • 所有乘客请系好安全带。

      suǒyǒu chéngkè qǐng jìhǎo ānquándài.

      All passengers, please fasten your seatbelts.

    • 地铁里的乘客太多了，挤不上去。

      dìtiě lǐ de chéngkè tài duō le, jǐ bú shàngqù.

      There are too many passengers on the subway; I can't squeeze on.

    • 航空公司为乘客提供了免费的饮料。

      hángkōng gōngsī wèi chéngkè tígōngle miǎnfèi de yǐnliào.

      The airline provided free drinks for the passengers.

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