paa4 saan1 daan1 ce1爬山單車爬山单车
Jyutpingpaa4 saan1 daan1 ce1
Yalepàh sāan dāan chē
Definition
Mountain bike.
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How it's used
While the term implies off road usage, it is frequently used in Hong Kong to refer to any bicycle with flat handlebars and wider tires, regardless of whether it ever touches a mountain trail. It is common to see these bikes being used for casual commuting or leisure rides along waterfront promenades.
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gaa3架gaExamples
He bought a new mountain bike.
Will you ride your mountain bike to the countryside tomorrow?
Related words
Common phrases
to ride a mountain bike
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with road bikes, which are typically called 公路車. Using 爬山單車 to describe a thin tired racing bike will sound incorrect to local cyclists.
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