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电动车

diàn dòng chē

electric car

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Example Sentences

我骑电动车去上班。

wǒ qí diàndòngchē qù shàngbān.

I ride an e-bike to work.

电动车很方便。

diàndòngchē hěn fāngbiàn.

E-bikes are very convenient.

电动车比汽车便宜。

diàndòngchē bǐ qìchē piányi.

E-bikes are cheaper than cars.

Synonyms

电单车 (diàn dān chē)

electric bike

电瓶车 (diàn píng chē)

electric scooter

Antonyms

自行车 (zìxíngchē)

bicycle

汽车 (qìchē)

car

Etymology & Components

The Chinese word 电动车 (diàndòngchē) is a compound word consisting of two characters: 电 (diàn), meaning "electricity", and 动 (dòng), meaning "move". Together, these characters form the word "electric vehicle".The word 电动车 was first used in the early 20th century to refer to electric cars. However, as electric bicycles and scooters became more popular in China, the word 电动车 began to be used to refer to these vehicles as well.Today, 电动车 is the most common word used to refer to electric vehicles in China. It is used in both formal and informal settings, and is understood by people of all ages and backgrounds.The word 电动车 is a useful addition to the Chinese vocabulary, as it provides a clear and concise way to refer to electric vehicles. It is also a reminder of the growing importance of electric vehicles in China, and the country's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint.