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换挡

換擋
huàndǎng
verb #38,282

Meanings

  1. 1 to change gear
  2. 2 to shift gears

Examples

HSK 6
上坡的时候要及时换挡。
Shàngpō de shíhou yào jíshí huàndǎng.
You need to shift gears promptly when going uphill.
HSK 7-9
新手换挡不熟练，容易熄火。
Xīnshǒu huàndǎng bù shúliàn, róngyì xīhuǒ.
Beginners aren't smooth at shifting, so the engine easily stalls.
HSK 7-9
自动挡不需要手动换挡。
Zìdòngdǎng bù xūyào shǒudòng huàndǎng.
Automatic transmission doesn't require manual gear changes.

Tips

usage
挡 here is written interchangeably with 档 in mainland usage (车档 / 车挡 both appear). The standard term is 换挡. Related: 手动挡 (manual), 自动挡 (automatic), 一挡/二挡 (1st/2nd gear).

Stroke Order

换 huàn
挡 dǎng