🇨🇳 How to say

“bicycle” in Chinese

自行车zìxíngchē
Illustration of "bicycle" in a Chinese cultural setting
A young woman rides a red bicycle along a tree-lined path, with a wicker basket on the front handlebars carrying a baguette and fresh flowers.

Usage note

自行车 is a neutral, everyday word for bicycle—it’s used by people of all ages and is one of the most popular ways to get around in many Chinese cities.

Examples

  • 我每天骑自行车去学校。

    I ride a bicycle to school every day.

  • 这辆自行车是蓝色的。

    This bicycle is blue.

  • 自行车在中国很常见。

    Bicycles are very common in China.

Quick check

What does "自行车" mean?

  • A. bicycle
  • B. shop
  • C. vegetable
  • D. daughter

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