caai2 ce1踩車踩车
Jyutpingcaai2 ce1
Yalecháai chē
Definition
To ride a bicycle.
colloquialtransportdaily actions
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the physical action of pedaling, which is why it is the standard way to refer to cycling in casual conversation. While 单车 is the noun for the bicycle itself, 踩车 is the preferred verb phrase over more formal alternatives. It is commonly used for both recreational cycling in parks and commuting to work or school.
Examples
The weather will be good tomorrow, let's go cycling together.
Do you know how to ride a bike?
Related words
Common phrases
to cycle to work
to go for a bike ride
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 踩, which can mean to step on or trample something. When used with 车, the meaning is strictly limited to operating a bicycle.
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
