kei4騎骑
Jyutpingkei4
Yalekèih
Definition
To ride; to sit astride an animal or a vehicle.
colloquialtransportdaily actions
How it's used
While primarily used for animals, this verb is also the standard way to describe riding a bicycle or motorcycle. It implies a straddling posture, which is why it is not used for riding in a car or bus, where you sit inside rather than on top.
Examples
He rides his bike to school every day.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this for riding in a car, bus, or train. For those vehicles, use 坐 instead.
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Grammar guides
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