电动 (diàn dòng) — electric-powered

Definition

Means 'electric-powered' — describes machines or devices driven by electricity rather than by hand, fuel, or pedals (e.g., 电动自行车, 电动玩具). Pairs with vehicles, tools, and household devices.

adjective
electric-powered

Examples

  • 电动
    Zhè dòng lóu ān zhuāng le diàn dòng mén.
    This building has installed electric doors.
  • 电动
    Hái zi hěn xǐ huan wán diàn dòng wán jù.
    The child really likes playing with electric toys.
  • 电动
    Tā měi tiān qí diàn dòng mó tuō chē shàng bān.
    He rides an electric motorcycle to work every day.

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