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机车 (jī chē) — locomotive; engine (power unit); (Taiwan) motorcycle

Definition

机车 primarily means 'locomotive' — the powered vehicle that pulls railway trains. In Taiwan the same word also means 'motorcycle,' which mainland speakers call 摩托车.

noun
locomotiveengine (power unit)(Taiwan) motorcycle
Measure word · 台

Examples

  • 机车。
    Zhè liè jī chē shì chái yóu qū dòng de.
    This locomotive is diesel-powered.
  • ，机车。
    Zài tái wān, hěn duō rén qí jī chē shàng bān.
    In Taiwan, many people ride motorcycles to work.
  • 机车。
    Zhè tái jī qì de jī chē xū yào gēng huàn le.
    The engine of this machine needs to be replaced.
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Trains & TransitVehicles

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