买票
To buy tickets
حرفيًا: 买 (mǎi) - to buy; 票 (piào) - ticket
Use `买票` whenever money is the only thing between you and an event or journey.
في 15 ثانية
- Used for movies, trains, concerts, and attractions.
- Combines the verb 'buy' with the noun 'ticket'.
- Essential for travel and entertainment in China.
المعنى
This phrase is your golden ticket to fun! It literally means to buy a ticket, whether you're heading to the movies, catching a train, or visiting a museum.
أمثلة رئيسية
3 من 6At the cinema with a date
我去买票，你买爆米花吧。
I'll go buy the tickets, you buy the popcorn.
Asking a train station clerk
你好，我要买去北京的票。
Hello, I want to buy a ticket to Beijing.
Texting a friend about a concert
票太贵了，我不买票了。
The tickets are too expensive, I'm not buying them anymore.
خلفية ثقافية
The phrase has evolved from physical paper tickets to the digital 'QR code' era in China. During the Lunar New Year, 'buying tickets' is a massive cultural phenomenon as millions try to return home. It represents the bridge between where you are and where you want to go.
The Magic Measure Word
Always use `张` (zhāng) when counting tickets. Saying `一个票` sounds like saying 'one pieces of ticket'—people will understand, but it's a bit clunky.
Digital is King
In modern China, you rarely find a physical ticket window that doesn't prefer QR codes. Have your phone charged!
في 15 ثانية
- Used for movies, trains, concerts, and attractions.
- Combines the verb 'buy' with the noun 'ticket'.
- Essential for travel and entertainment in China.
What It Means
买票 is the bread and butter of going places. It is a simple verb-object construction. You use it whenever you need entry to something. It covers everything from a 5-yuan bus ride to a 500-yuan concert. It is direct, clear, and essential for survival.
How To Use It
Put it right after the subject. You can say 我要买票 (I want to buy a ticket). If you are buying for others, add a number. Try 买两张票 (buy two tickets). Notice the word 张? That is the 'flat object' counter. It is like saying 'two sheets of tickets.' Use it to sound like a local!
When To Use It
Use it at the train station window. Use it at the cinema counter. Use it when talking to friends about a weekend trip. It works perfectly in person or online. If you are standing in line, this is your mission statement. It is the universal 'let me in' phrase.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use it for things that do not have physical or digital tickets. You do not 买票 for a restaurant table. You do not 买票 for a shopping mall. Also, avoid it in high-end formal invitations. There, you might use 'book' or 'reserve' instead. It is a bit too 'transactional' for a fancy gala.
Cultural Background
In China, 买票 used to mean standing in long, sweaty lines. Now, it almost always happens on your phone. Apps like WeChat and Alipay have changed the game. However, the phrase stayed exactly the same. Interestingly, 'tickets' are a huge deal during 'Chunyun' (Spring Festival). During that time, 买票 becomes a national sport and a major stressor!
Common Variations
If you are booking in advance, use 订票. If you are at a machine, you might see 取票 (pick up tickets). If you are checking prices, ask 票价是多少?. For the tech-savvy, 扫码买票 (scan code to buy) is the modern way. Keep it simple and you will never get lost.
ملاحظات الاستخدام
This is a neutral, everyday collocation. It is safe to use in any setting from a casual chat to a formal transaction at a ticket window.
The Magic Measure Word
Always use `张` (zhāng) when counting tickets. Saying `一个票` sounds like saying 'one pieces of ticket'—people will understand, but it's a bit clunky.
Digital is King
In modern China, you rarely find a physical ticket window that doesn't prefer QR codes. Have your phone charged!
The 'Entrance' Ticket
For parks or museums, locals often say `买门票` (mǎiménpiào), which literally means 'buy door ticket'.
أمثلة
6我去买票，你买爆米花吧。
I'll go buy the tickets, you buy the popcorn.
A classic split of duties for a movie night.
你好，我要买去北京的票。
Hello, I want to buy a ticket to Beijing.
Standard way to request a travel ticket.
票太贵了，我不买票了。
The tickets are too expensive, I'm not buying them anymore.
Expressing a change of plans due to cost.
听你唱歌还要买票吗？
Do I have to buy a ticket to hear you sing?
A playful way to tease someone's 'performance'.
别担心，爸爸已经买票了。
Don't worry, Dad has already bought the tickets.
Reassuring a child before an activity.
我们需要在网上买票吗？
Do we need to buy tickets online?
Asking about the method of purchase.
اختبر نفسك
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence for buying two tickets.
我要买两___票。
The measure word for flat objects like tickets is `张` (zhāng).
How do you say 'I want to buy tickets'?
我___买票。
`想` (xiǎng) means 'want to' or 'would like to'.
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وسائل تعلم بصرية
Formality Scale of Buying Tickets
Texting a friend: 'Bought it!'
买了！
Standard daily use
我要买票。
Official booking language
请在此处购票。
Where to use 买票
Movie Theater
买电影票
Train Station
买火车票
Concert Hall
买演唱会票
Tourist Spot
买门票
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةYes! You can say 买车票 (mǎi chēpiào). However, for city buses, people usually say 刷卡 (shuākǎ - swipe card) or 扫码 (sǎomǎ - scan code).
It is neutral. To be extra polite, add 请问 (qǐngwèn - excuse me) at the beginning: 请问，我想买票.
The clerk will say 卖完了 (mài wán le). That is the phrase every traveler fears!
You can say 票多少钱？ (Piào duōshǎo qián?). It's direct and effective.
买票 is the general act of buying. 订票 (dìngpiào) specifically means to book or reserve in advance.
Yes, but people often say 买机票 (mǎi jīpiào) to be specific about it being a 'plane' ticket.
In China, someone who resells tickets illegally is called a 黄牛 (huángniú), which literally means 'yellow cow'!
If you just say 买票, it's understood you want at least one. To be clear, say 买一张票.
It means 'entrance ticket.' Use it for parks, zoos, or museums where you are paying to enter a gate.
Look for the icon that says 电影 (movies) or 火车票 (train tickets) and follow the 点击购票 (click to buy) button.
عبارات ذات صلة
订票 (Book tickets)
门票 (Entrance ticket)
车票 (Bus/Train ticket)
退票 (Refund a ticket)
改签 (Change a ticket reservation)
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