Off-peak
off-PEEK /ˌɒfˈpiːk/
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What it really means
A cheaper ticket you can only use outside the busiest times, usually after the morning rush (about 9:30am) and not during the evening rush on some routes. Always check the exact times for your route.
Chinese explanation
非高峰票，价格更便宜，但只能在非繁忙时段使用，一般是早高峰后（约9:30之后），部分线路晚高峰也不能用。具体时间要查清楚你乘坐的线路。
Example conversation
A: Can I get the 8:15 train with this ticket?
B: No, it is off-peak only. The first train you can take is the 9:33.
A：我能用这张票坐8:15的火车吗？
B：不行，这是非高峰票。你最早能坐9:33那班。
Official sources
Rules and amounts change — confirm important details with the official source.
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