Chinese
jīchē
Meaning: motorcycle; scooter; (slang) annoying
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

他每天騎機車去上班。
他每天骑机车去上班。
He rides a motorcycle to work every day.
騎機車時戴上口罩,可以防止吸入廢氣。
Wearing a mask while riding a motorcycle can prevent inhaling exhaust fumes.
請勿將機車任意停放在人行道上。
Please do not park motorcycles randomly on the sidewalk.
汽車與機車必須懸掛牌照才能上路。
Cars and motorcycles must have license plates displayed to be on the road.

Usage Notes

Primarily means 'motorcycle' or 'scooter'. In Taiwanese slang, it can also describe someone who is annoying, picky, or difficult to deal with.

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