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    Using 专机 (zhuānjī) to refer to 'special plane'

    Existence & Possession

    Structure

    Noun + 专机 / 使用 + 专机

    Explanation

    The noun 专机 (zhuānjī) means 'special plane' or 'chartered aircraft,' referring to an airplane designated for a specific purpose or person, such as a presidential aircraft. It combines 专 (special/dedicated) and 机 (machine/aircraft). It appears in formal and political contexts.

    Examples

    • 总统乘坐专机前往纽约参加会议。

      zǒngtǒng chéngzuò zhuānjī qiánwǎng Niǔyuē cānjiā huìyì.

      The president took a special plane to New York to attend the meeting.

    • 一架专机已经在机场待命了。

      yí jià zhuānjī yǐjīng zài jīchǎng dàimìng le.

      A special plane is already on standby at the airport.

    • 代表团搭乘专机抵达了北京。

      dàibiǎotuán dāchéng zhuānjī dǐdále Běijīng.

      The delegation arrived in Beijing by special plane.

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