baan1 ci3班次
Jyutpingbaan1 ci3
Yalebāan chi
Definition
Frequency or scheduled runs of public transport, such as flights, trains, or buses.
neutraltransport
How it's used
Refers specifically to the scheduled frequency or individual trip of public transport services like buses, trains, or ferries. It is often used to discuss whether a service is frequent or sparse, rather than just counting the total number of trips.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
Do you know what time the next service arrives?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 班, which refers to a specific group of people or a class in school. While 班次 focuses on the schedule or frequency of transport, 班 is used for the vehicle itself, such as asking which 班 bus you are taking.
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Grammar guides
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