Interesting Riddles About Transportation No.2

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Riddles are a fun way to spark curiosity and engage our minds in a playful challenge. Today, we explore another interesting riddle about a common mode of transportation: the bus.

  1. Two eyes like copper bells, four round legs, 
    两眼像铜铃,四脚圆滚滚,
    liǎng yǎn xiàng tóng líng, sì jiǎo yuán gǔn gǔn, 
  2. a mouth at its waist, and it eats passersby.
    腰间有嘴巴,专吃过路人。
    yāo jiān yǒu zuǐ bā, zhuān chī guò lù rén.

Answer

gōng gòng qì chē
公共汽车
bus

Buses are an essential part of public transportation systems worldwide. Let’s break down the riddle to understand why the bus is the perfect answer.

Copper Bell Eyes

"Two eyes like copper bells" refers to the bus's headlights. These large, round lights resemble copper bells and are an essential feature for illuminating the road ahead, especially at night.

Four Round Legs

"Four round legs" points to the bus's wheels. Just like legs, these wheels support the bus and allow it to move. Their round shape ensures smooth and efficient travel on the roads.

  1. The bus arrived on time.
    公共汽车准时到达。
    gōng gòng qì chē zhǔn shí dào dá.
  2. I take the bus to school every day.
    我每天坐公共汽车去上学。
    wǒ měi tiān zuò gōng gòng qì chē qù shàng xué.
  3. The bus stop is near my house.
    公共汽车站在我家附近。
    gōng gòng qì chē zhàn zài wǒ jiā fù jìn.

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