Decoding Chinese License Plates: Meaning and Identification

“There’s a saying ‘choose the month to buy a car, choose the direction to build a house’. Choosing a license plate is similar, especially for trucks that bring fortune. Recently, many drivers in Hanoi, especially in the Cau Giay area, who import Chinese trucks for resale or lease, are very interested in the meaning of Chinese license plates,” shared Mr. Tuan, the owner of a long-standing truck repair garage on Nguyen Van Linh Street, Long Bien District, Hanoi. So, what’s special about Chinese license plates? Let’s decode this mystery with Hanoi Trucks!

Chinese License Plates: More Than Just Random Numbers

Introduction to Chinese License Plates

Unlike Vietnam, Chinese license plates are designed and issued according to specific regulations, carrying many interesting meanings. Understanding this license plate system not only helps you easily identify vehicles but also opens up the colorful “world” of traffic culture in this billion-people country.

Chinese license plate example

Structure and Meaning of Chinese License Plates

Each sequence on a Chinese license plate carries a specific message, including:

• First character: Represents the province/municipality where the vehicle is registered (e.g., 北京 – Beijing, 上海 – Shanghai).
• Second character: Is a letter, indicating the vehicle type (e.g., A – passenger car, B – passenger vehicle, C – truck).
• Following sequence: Is a random sequence of numbers, which may include letters.

Types of Chinese License Plates

Based on color and characters, Chinese license plates are classified into several types:

• Blue background with white characters: For private vehicles.
• Yellow background with black characters: For commercial vehicles (trucks, buses…).
• White background with red characters: For military vehicles.
• Black background with white characters: For foreign-owned or imported vehicles.

How to Identify Chinese License Plates

You can easily identify Chinese license plates through:

• Chinese characters: Always appear on the license plate.
• License plate color: Usually white background with black characters or yellow background with black characters.
• License plate structure: Different from Vietnamese and other countries’ license plates.

Chinese Truck Price List at Hanoi Trucks

Note: Prices are for reference only, actual prices may vary depending on time and dealer.

Important Notes When Buying and Selling Chinese Trucks

• Carefully research vehicle information and ensure clear origin.
• Choose a reputable supplier like Hanoi Trucks to ensure quality and the best after-sales service.
• Thoroughly check vehicle documents before buying or selling.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chinese License Plates

Question: Do Chinese license plates have feng shui significance?

Answer: According to Mr. Nguyen Van An, a vehicle feng shui expert, the Chinese highly value feng shui, including license plates. They often choose number sequences that carry lucky meanings and fortune, such as 6, 8, and 9.

Question: How to distinguish between real and fake Chinese license plates?

Answer: You should carefully check the material, font, and printing method on the license plate. It’s best to seek advice from experienced individuals.

Hanoi Trucks – Reputable Supplier of Chinese Trucks

Customers who need to buy or sell Chinese trucks, please contact Hanoi Trucks for the best advice and support.

Dongfeng truck image

We are committed to providing quality products, competitive prices, and dedicated after-sales service.

Contact Information:

• Address: 123 Le Duan Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
• Hotline: 0987.654.321
• Website: https://xetaihanoi.edu.vn/

Other Truck Products from Hanoi Trucks

In addition to Chinese trucks, Hanoi Trucks also offers a variety of other truck brands such as:

• Hyundai trucks
• Isuzu trucks
• Hino trucks
• Thaco trucks

Conclusion

Hopefully, this article has provided you with useful information about Chinese license plates. Continue to follow Hanoi Trucks for more useful knowledge about trucks!