车长

車長
chēzhǎng
noun #28,014

Measure Word

Meanings

  1. 1 train conductor
  2. 2 tram driver
  3. 3 vehicle commander (military)

Examples

Lièchē chēzhǎng xuānbù lièchē jíjiāng dào dá zhōngdiǎn zhàn.
The train conductor announced that the train was about to arrive at the terminal station.
Gōngjiāo chēzhǎng fùzé bǎozhàng chéngkè ānquán.
The bus conductor is responsible for ensuring passenger safety.

Tips

usage
车长 most commonly refers to a train or tram conductor/manager (列车). In military contexts it means a tank or vehicle commander. Note: 车长 is the person in charge of the vehicle, not simply the driver (司机).

Stroke Order

chē
cháng