Mandarin · 31 October 2026 · Taxis & Ride-Hailing Apps
网约车網約車
wǎng yuē chēPinyin
online ride-hailing / app-based taxi
noun
A formal term for vehicles booked through mobile apps like Didi, as opposed to traditional street-hailed taxis. Regulated by the government to ensure passenger safety, driver vetting, and fare standards.
In a sentence
现在很多人出门都叫网约车，比路边拦计程车方便。
Xiànzài hěnduō rén chūmén dōu jiào wǎngyuē chē, bǐ lùbiān lán jìchéngchē fāngbiàn.
Now many people use ride-hailing apps when going out – it's more convenient than flagging a taxi on the street.