How to Say ‘Taxi’ in Simplified Chinese
出租车
chū zū chē
[chūzū chē]
🇨🇳 In China: People also often say 打车 for "take/get a taxi," especially when arranging a ride. In many Chinese cities, app-based rides are even more common than street-hailed taxis.
Phrase Breakdown
出租
chū zū
[chūzū]
rent
To lease something for a period of time in exchange for money.
我们出租车给旅客。
We rent cars to tourists.
车
chē
[chē]
car
A road vehicle powered by an engine.
我有一辆新车。
I have a new car.
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