滴滴。
Didi.
शाब्दिक अर्थ: Drip drip (onomatopoeia for a car horn or a digital beep).
Use 'Didi' as a verb or noun for any app-based car ride in China.
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- The primary ride-hailing app and service in mainland China.
- Used as a verb to mean 'calling a car' via app.
- Essential for urban travel and late-night transportation.
मतलब
Didi is China's version of Uber. It is the go-to way to call a ride using your phone.
मुख्य उदाहरण
3 / 6Suggesting a ride to a friend
太晚了，我们滴滴吧。
It's too late, let's call a Didi.
Explaining your current location
我在滴滴上，十分钟到。
I'm in the Didi, I'll be there in ten minutes.
Asking a colleague about their commute
您是怎么过来的？打滴滴吗？
How did you get here? Did you take a Didi?
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
Didi Global won a massive 'ride-share war' against Uber China in 2016. The name 'Didi' is an onomatopoeia for a car horn, making it catchy and easy to remember. It is deeply integrated into WeChat, meaning you don't even need a separate app to use it.
The 'Tail Number' Secret
When you get in, the driver will ask for your 'wěihào' (尾号). They want the last 4 digits of your phone number to verify you're the right passenger.
Check the Plate
Always check the license plate in the app against the car. In busy areas, five white cars might pull up at once!
15 सेकंड में
- The primary ride-hailing app and service in mainland China.
- Used as a verb to mean 'calling a car' via app.
- Essential for urban travel and late-night transportation.
What It Means
滴滴 (Dīdī) is the name of China’s most popular ride-hailing app.
Think of it as the Chinese equivalent of Uber or Lyft.
It started as a taxi-calling service but now covers everything.
You can get private cars, carpools, and even luxury rides.
The name mimics the sound of a car horn honking.
It is so common that it has become a verb.
People often say they will 'Didi' to a location.
How To Use It
Use it as a noun or a verb in conversation.
To use it as a verb, say 打个滴滴 (dǎ ge dīdī).
This literally means 'hit a Didi' or 'call a Didi.'
You can also just say 叫滴滴 (jiào dīdī).
If you are with friends, ask 我们滴滴吧？ (Wǒmen dīdī ba?).
It is fast, convenient, and usually cheaper than traditional taxis.
Just make sure your GPS is working before you call one!
When To Use It
Use it whenever you need to get from A to B.
It is perfect for late nights after the subway closes.
Use it when you are carrying heavy shopping bags.
It is great for business trips to avoid navigating buses.
Text it to a friend to say you are on your way.
'I am in the Didi' is a classic 'I'm almost there' excuse.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use it in very formal government writing.
Avoid it if you are actually taking a traditional yellow taxi.
In those cases, use the general term 打车 (dǎchē).
Do not use it if you are in a tiny village.
Small towns might not have many Didi drivers available.
Also, do not expect a car if your phone battery is dead!
Cultural Background
Didi changed how people travel in China almost overnight.
Before Didi, waving down a taxi in the rain was a nightmare.
Now, everyone waits inside until the car arrives at the door.
It represents the massive digital leap China took in the 2010s.
It is part of the 'Big Three' daily apps for most people.
Along with WeChat and Meituan, it runs the modern Chinese lifestyle.
Common Variations
The full name is 滴滴出行 (Dīdī Chūxíng).
Most people just shorten it to the cute 滴滴.
You might hear 滴滴司机 (Dīdī sījī) for the driver.
There is also 专车 (zhuānchē) for the premium, fancy Didi cars.
If you are saving money, look for 拼车 (pīnchē) or carpooling.
Younger people might just send a car emoji and the word 滴滴.
इस्तेमाल की जानकारी
While 'Didi' is a brand, it's used generically for ride-hailing. It's very informal. In professional settings, use 'dǎchē' to sound slightly more neutral.
The 'Tail Number' Secret
When you get in, the driver will ask for your 'wěihào' (尾号). They want the last 4 digits of your phone number to verify you're the right passenger.
Check the Plate
Always check the license plate in the app against the car. In busy areas, five white cars might pull up at once!
Didi is a Verb
Just like 'Googling' something, 'Didi-ing' is a real thing. You can say 'Wǒ dīdī guòqù' (I'll Didi over there).
उदाहरण
6太晚了，我们滴滴吧。
It's too late, let's call a Didi.
Using Didi as a verb to suggest a transportation method.
我在滴滴上，十分钟到。
I'm in the Didi, I'll be there in ten minutes.
Common way to tell someone you are en route.
您是怎么过来的？打滴滴吗？
How did you get here? Did you take a Didi?
Polite inquiry using the brand name as a general term.
下雨天滴滴太贵了！
Didi is so expensive when it rains!
Expressing frustration about dynamic pricing.
我的滴滴到了，门口见。
My Didi is here, see you at the door.
Short and efficient for coordination.
你好，我是滴滴司机，你在哪？
Hello, I'm the Didi driver, where are you?
Standard greeting from the service provider.
खुद को परखो
Choose the correct verb to use with Didi.
外面在下雨，我们___个滴滴回家吧。
The verb '打' (dǎ) is used for calling or taking a taxi/ride-hail.
Identify the context of this sentence.
师傅，这是我的___尾号。
Drivers usually ask for the last four digits of your phone number (手机尾号) to confirm the ride.
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विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Formality of 'Didi'
Using 'Didi' as a verb for any car.
滴一个 (Dī yī ge)
Daily talk with friends/family.
打滴滴 (Dǎ dīdī)
Talking to colleagues or drivers.
叫个滴滴 (Jiào ge dīdī)
Official business or news reports.
滴滴出行 (Dīdī Chūxíng)
When to call a Didi
Late Night
Subway is closed
Bad Weather
Heavy rain or snow
Airport Run
Traveling with luggage
Running Late
Meeting starts in 10 mins
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालIt is an onomatopoeia for a car horn. In Chinese, 滴滴 sounds like 'beep beep'.
Yes! The Didi app has an English version with built-in translation for messaging the driver. Just type in English and it converts to Chinese for them.
Not exactly, but you can call official taxis through the Didi app. Most people use it for private cars (快车 kuàichē) which are like UberX.
Payment is automatic through the app using WeChat Pay or Alipay. You don't need to hand over cash to the driver.
It's fine for casual office talk, like 我打滴滴过来的 (I came by Didi). For a formal report, use 网约车 (wǎngyuēchē - internet-booked car).
On some apps, 'Didi' is used as slang for 'pinging' someone or sending a notification. It's like saying 'knock knock'.
No, tipping is not expected in China. The price shown in the app is what you pay.
You can call them through the app or send a text like 我穿红色的衣服 (I'm wearing red clothes).
Generally yes, it has many safety features like 'share trip' and 'emergency button.' It is the standard way to get home late.
打车 (Dǎchē) is the general term for taking any car/taxi. 滴滴 (Dīdī) is the specific brand name everyone uses.
संबंधित मुहावरे
打车 (Dǎchē) - To take a taxi/car
师傅 (Shīfu) - Master/Driver (how to address the driver)
快车 (Kuàichē) - Express car (standard Didi service)
定位 (Dìngwèi) - Location/GPS position
尾号 (Wěihào) - Last digits of a number
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