可以用交通卡吗？
kěyǐ yòng jiāotōng kǎ ma?
Can I pay with a transport card?
How to say "Take Line 2" in Chinese
坐二号线。
zuò èr hào xiàn
Take the second line
Grammar and structure
坐 (zuò) means 'take' (a vehicle), 二 (èr) means 'two', 号 (hào) is a measure word for numbered lines, and 线 (xiàn) means 'line'. So it literally means 'take line number two'.
When to use it
This is a direct instruction often given in response to a question about metro routes. It's neutral in tone and used in everyday conversation. English speakers might say 'Take the second line,' but in Chinese, you must include '号' and '线' to specify it's a metro line. You can also say '坐三号线' for Line 3, etc.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “Take the second line” in Chinese?
“Take the second line” in Chinese is 坐二号线。 (zuò èr hào xiàn).
How do you pronounce 坐二号线。?
坐二号线。 is pronounced zuò èr hào xiàn.
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