How to Say “Subway / metro” in Mandarin

地铁
dìtiě

Subway / metro

Loop it until it sticks →or hear it in a slower voice, tone by tone

Character by character

  • 地dì-ly
  • 铁tiěiron

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Common questions

How do you say "Subway / metro" in Mandarin?
"Subway / metro" in Mandarin is 地铁, pronounced dìtiě (fourth tone, third tone).
What does 地铁 mean literally?
地铁 breaks down as 地 (-ly) + 铁 (iron).
What tones does 地铁 use?
地铁 is pronounced dìtiě: fourth tone, third tone.