来回票
lái huí piao
A round-trip ticket · trad. 來回票
来回票 (Láihuí piào) is a round-trip ticket, meaning it covers both the journey to a destination and the return journey. Speakers use it when purchasing tickets for travel by train, bus, or plane.
What does 来回票 (lái huí piao) mean?
来回票 (lái huí piao) means “a round-trip ticket” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “come-go ticket.”
When to use it
Neutral and commonly used. For a one-way ticket, use 单程票 (dānchéng piào). Another common term for a round-trip ticket, especially for flights, is 往返票 (wǎngfǎn piào).
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “LAI-hway pee-OW.” The first syllable is a high, flat tone, the second is a rising tone, and the third is a falling tone.
Other ways to say it
- 单程票dān chéng piaoone-way ticket
- 往返票wǎng fǎn piaoround-trip ticket (often for flights)
- 来回车票lái huí chēpiaoround-trip train/bus ticket
Examples
我想买一张去上海的来回票。
wǒ xiǎng mǎi yī zhāng qù Shànghǎi de lái huí piao.
I want to buy a round-trip ticket to Shanghai.
来回票比两张单程票便宜。
lái huí piao bǐ liǎng zhāng dān chéng piao piányi.
A round-trip ticket is cheaper than two one-way tickets.
请问，这张来回票多少钱？
qǐngwèn, zhè zhāng lái huí piao duōshao qián?
Excuse me, how much is this round-trip ticket?
Pro tip: The literal meaning of 来回 (láihuí) is “come and go,” which clearly indicates the two-way nature of the ticket.
Related phrases
我要一张票 · One ticket, please两张票 · Two tickets几点出发？ · What time does it leave
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