saan1 dei6 ce1山地車山地车
Jyutpingsaan1 dei6 ce1
Yalesāan deih chē
Definition
Mountain bike; an off-road bicycle.
colloquialtransportsports
How it's used
While mountain bike is the common term, you will frequently hear locals use 越野單車 when referring to the sport or the bike itself in a more descriptive sense. Mountain bikes are specifically designed for rough terrain, so using this term for a standard city commuter bike would be considered incorrect by enthusiasts.
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gaa3架gaExamples
He often rides his mountain bike to the countryside.
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with a standard road bike, which is usually called 公路車. Using the wrong term might lead people to think you are planning a trip on trails when you are just commuting on pavement.
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Grammar guides
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