caai2 daan1 ce1踩單車踩单车
Jyutpingcaai2 daan1 ce1
Yalecháai dāan chē
Definition
To ride a bicycle; to go cycling.
colloquialdaily actionstransport
How it's used
The verb 踩 literally means to step on or tread, which highlights the physical action of pushing the pedals. It is the standard way to refer to riding a bicycle in daily life. While 騎 is understood, it sounds more formal or literary and is rarely used in casual conversation for bicycles.
Examples
Do you know how to ride a bike?
The weather is so nice today, let's go cycling together.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using 騎 as it sounds unnatural in casual speech. Also, do not confuse 踩 with 踏, as 踩 is the specific verb for operating the pedals of a bicycle.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
