Definitions
- 1. (loanword) motorbike; motorcycle
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Word relationships
Related words
3 itemsbattery-powered vehicle
电瓶车 is an electric scooter, a related two-wheeled vehicle but powered by battery, commonly used in Chinese cities.
bicycle; bike
自行车 is a bicycle, a common two-wheeled vehicle, often contrasted with 摩托车.
car
汽车 is a car, a larger motor vehicle, distinct from a motorcycle.
Usage notes
Collocations
Often used with verbs like 骑 (to ride) or 开 (to drive). 骑 is more common for straddle-ridden vehicles.
Common mistakes
Don't confuse with 单车 (dānchē), which means bicycle in southern China. 摩托车 is specifically a motorized two-wheeler.
Example Sentences
1 shown他每天骑 摩托车 上班。
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