ô-tô ca
Definition
- Noun:
- Coach / Bus: A large motor vehicle designed to carry many passengers, typically used for group travel, tours, or scheduled transport services. It is synonymous with "xe ca."
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Công ty du lịch đã thuê một ô-tô ca cho chuyến đi. (The travel company hired a coach for the trip.)
- Ô-tô ca đến trường mỗi sáng lúc 7 giờ. (The school bus arrives every morning at 7 o'clock.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is a compound of "ô-tô" (automobile) and "ca," which in this context denotes a large passenger vehicle. It is used in formal and transportation contexts.
Variants and Related Words
Xe ca (n): Coach, bus. The more common and standard term.
- Xe ca khởi hành từ bến xe Miền Đông. (The coach departs from the Eastern bus station.)
Xe buýt (n): City bus. Typically refers to public transit buses within urban areas.
- Tôi đi xe buýt đến công viên. (I take the city bus to the park.)
Synonyms
- Coach: A large motor vehicle for long-distance passenger transport.
- Bus: A large road vehicle designed to carry numerous passengers.
- Motorcoach: A formal term for a long-distance tourist or charter bus.
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