daap3 sing4搭乘
Jyutpingdaap3 sing4
Yaledaap sìhng
Definition
To ride as a passenger on a vehicle or flight.
writtentransport
How it's used
While 搭乘 is technically a synonym for 搭, it carries a noticeably more formal or professional tone. You will mostly hear it in public announcements, news reports, or written notices rather than in casual conversation between friends. In daily life, locals almost exclusively use 搭 to describe taking any form of transport.
Examples
Which bus route do you usually take to get to work?
The flight he took arrived very early.
Related words
Common phrases
to take public transport
to take a flight
Common mistake
Learners often use 搭乘 in casual settings where it sounds overly stiff or like a flight attendant announcement. Stick to 搭 for everyday speech to avoid sounding like you are reading from a script.
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Grammar guides
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