乘

chéng

to ride; to take a bus, train or plane

Dictionary entry

to ride; to take (a vehicle); to multiply

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乘

See it in sentences

我乘地铁上班。

Wǒ chéng dìtiě shàngbān.

English

I take the subway to work.

你乘过飞机吗?

Nǐ chéng guò fēijī ma?

English

Have you ever taken a plane?

Goes with

  • 乘车take a vehicle
  • 乘飞机take a plane
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