You'll often use 自行车 (zì xíng chē), meaning bicycle, in everyday conversations. For example, if you want to say "I ride a bicycle to work," you would say "我骑自行车去上班 (wǒ qí zì xíng chē qù shàng bān)." Remember that 骑 (qí) is the verb for riding a bicycle. You might also hear people shorten it to simply 单车 (dān chē), especially in the context of shared bikes. So, if you see a row of shared bikes, you could say "好多单车 (hǎo duō dān chē)" which means "so many shared bikes."
Wichtige Grammatik
Measure words (量词 - liàngcí) are often used with numbers when counting nouns. For '自行车,' the common measure word is '辆' (liàng).
一辆自行车 (yī liàng zìxíngchē) - one bicycle
To express possession, you can use '的' (de).
我的自行车 (wǒ de zìxíngchē) - my bicycle
Verbs like '骑' (qí - to ride) are commonly used with '自行车.'
骑自行车 (qí zìxíngchē) - to ride a bicycle
To indicate the action of buying, you can use '买' (mǎi).
买自行车 (mǎi zìxíngchē) - to buy a bicycle
When asking about the number of bicycles, you can use '几' (jǐ - how many) with the measure word '辆.'
你有几辆自行车？ (Nǐ yǒu jǐ liàng zìxíngchē?) - How many bicycles do you have?
Beispiele nach Niveau
我每天骑自行车上班，这不仅环保，还能锻炼身体。
I ride my bicycle to work every day, which is not only environmentally friendly but also good for exercise.
使用“不仅…还能…”表达递进关系。
城市里共享自行车随处可见，为市民的出行提供了极大便利。
Shared bicycles are ubiquitous in the city, providing great convenience for citizens' travel.
“随处可见”形容很多地方都能看到。
他小时候最喜欢的礼物就是一辆红色自行车，承载了他无数的童年回忆。
His favorite gift when he was a child was a red bicycle, carrying countless childhood memories.
“承载”有承载、包含的意思。
在小径上骑自行车，微风拂面，感觉非常惬意。
Riding a bicycle on the trail, with the breeze on your face, feels very pleasant.
“微风拂面”形容微风轻轻吹过脸庞。
为了提倡低碳生活，很多公司鼓励员工骑自行车出行。
To promote a low-carbon lifestyle, many companies encourage employees to travel by bicycle.
“提倡”有倡导、推崇的意思。
那辆老旧的自行车虽然有些摇晃，却依然是她每天通勤的好伙伴。
Although that old bicycle is a bit shaky, it is still her good companion for daily commuting.
“摇晃”形容不稳定、左右摆动。
周末和朋友一起骑自行车去郊外野餐，是放松身心的好方式。
Riding bicycles with friends for a picnic in the suburbs on weekends is a good way to relax.
“放松身心”指使身体和精神得到放松。
因为自行车被偷了，他不得不每天步行去车站，这让他感到非常沮丧。
Because his bicycle was stolen, he had to walk to the station every day, which made him feel very frustrated.
“沮丧”形容灰心、失望。
Redewendungen & Ausdrücke
"骑自行车"
to ride a bicycle
我喜欢骑自行车去公园。(I like to ride a bicycle to the park.)
neutral"自行车道"
bicycle lane
这条路有专门的自行车道。(This road has a dedicated bicycle lane.)
neutral"公共自行车"
public bicycle (bike-sharing)
现在很多城市都有公共自行车服务。(Many cities now have public bicycle services.)
neutral"电动自行车"
electric bicycle
他买了一辆新的电动自行车。(He bought a new electric bicycle.)
neutral"山地自行车"
mountain bike
周末我们一起去骑山地自行车吧！(Let's go mountain biking together this weekend!)
neutral"自行车赛"
bicycle race
环法自行车赛很有名。(The Tour de France is very famous.)
neutral"自行车棚"
bicycle shed
请把自行车停在自行车棚里。(Please park your bicycle in the bicycle shed.)
neutral"自行车修理店"
bicycle repair shop
我的自行车坏了，需要去自行车修理店。(My bicycle is broken, I need to go to a bicycle repair shop.)
neutral"自行车旅行"
bicycle tour/trip
他计划了一次长途自行车旅行。(He planned a long-distance bicycle trip.)
neutral"自行车爱好者"
bicycle enthusiast
他是一个狂热的自行车爱好者。(He is an avid bicycle enthusiast.)
neutralSo verwendest du es
How to use 自行车 correctly
自行车 (zìxíngchē) is the standard word for bicycle in Chinese. It's a common noun and can be used in most contexts where you'd say "bicycle" in English.
- Measure word: The most common measure word for 自行车 is 辆 (liàng). So, "a bicycle" would be 一辆自行车 (yī liàng zìxíngchē).
- Ownership: To say "my bicycle," you can use 我的自行车 (wǒ de zìxíngchē). The "de" (的) particle indicates possession.
- Verbs: Common verbs used with 自行车 include 骑 (qí) which means "to ride (a bicycle)," and 借 (jiè) which means "to borrow."
Examples:
我有一辆自行车。(Wǒ yǒu yī liàng zìxíngchē.)
I have a bicycle.
他每天骑自行车上班。(Tā měitiān qí zìxíngchē shàngbān.)
He rides a bicycle to work every day.
你可以借我的自行车。(Nǐ kěyǐ jiè wǒ de zìxíngchē.)
You can borrow my bicycle.
Common Mistakes with 自行车
- Confusing it with other wheeled vehicles: While it means bicycle, sometimes beginners might mistakenly use it for other two-wheeled vehicles like motorcycles. Remember, 自行车 is specifically for pedal-powered bikes.
- Forgetting the measure word: Omitting the measure word 辆 (liàng) is a common mistake for English speakers. While context can sometimes make it understandable, it's grammatically incorrect. Always try to include it.
- Direct translation of "bike": While "bike" is a common shorthand for bicycle in English, there isn't a direct single-character equivalent for 自行车 that is as universally understood and correct. Stick to 自行车 for clarity.
Incorrect examples and corrections:
Incorrect: 我买了一个自行车。(Wǒ mǎi le yī gè zìxíngchē.)
I bought a bicycle. (Using 个 (gè) instead of 辆 (liàng))
Correct: 我买了一辆自行车。(Wǒ mǎi le yī liàng zìxíngchē.)
I bought a bicycle.
Incorrect: 我骑车去学校。(Wǒ qí chē qù xuéxiào.)
I ride a vehicle to school. (Too vague, "che" could be anything with wheels.)
Correct: 我骑自行车去学校。(Wǒ qí zìxíngchē qù xuéxiào.)
I ride a bicycle to school.
Einprägen
Eselsbrücke
Imagine a 'bee' (bi) riding a 'zi' (zi) to a 'che' (che) rally. So, bee-zi-che is a bicycle!
Visuelle Assoziation
Picture a bright red bicycle with a big bell, and associate that image with the sounds 'zìxíngchē'.
Word Web
Herausforderung
Describe your ideal bicycle in Chinese: '我喜欢红色的自行车，因为它很快。' (Wǒ xǐhuān hóngsè de zìxíngchē, yīnwèi tā hěn kuài. - I like red bicycles because they are fast.)
Im Alltag üben
Kontexte aus dem Alltag
Talking about commuting to work or school.
- 我骑自行车上班。
- I ride a bicycle to work.
Describing a common mode of transport in China.
- 在中国，很多人骑自行车。
- In China, many people ride bicycles.
Asking about how someone travels.
- 你骑自行车去吗？
- Do you go by bicycle?
Talking about renting or buying a bike.
- 我想买一辆自行车。
- I want to buy a bicycle.
Discussing outdoor activities or exercise.
- 周末我们去骑自行车吧。
- Let's go cycling on the weekend.
Gesprächseinstiege
"你喜欢骑自行车吗？ (Do you like riding bicycles?)"
"你每天骑自行车上班/上学吗？ (Do you ride a bicycle to work/school every day?)"
"你觉得骑自行车方便吗？ (Do you think riding a bicycle is convenient?)"
"你有没有一辆自行车？ (Do you have a bicycle?)"
"你最近一次骑自行车是什么时候？ (When was the last time you rode a bicycle?)"
Tagebuch-Impulse
描述你第一次骑自行车的经历。 (Describe your first experience riding a bicycle.)
如果中国没有自行车，会怎么样？ (What if there were no bicycles in China?)
你觉得骑自行车有哪些好处和坏处？ (What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of cycling?)
你更喜欢骑自行车还是开车？为什么？ (Do you prefer cycling or driving? Why?)
写一篇关于未来自行车的短文。 (Write a short essay about bicycles in the future.)
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYou say 'bicycle' in Chinese as 自行车 (zì xíng chē). It's a common word, so it's good to learn early.
Yes, 自行车 (zì xíng chē) is a noun. It refers to the object itself, a bicycle.
A simple example is: 我有一辆自行车。(Wǒ yǒu yí liàng zì xíng chē.) which means 'I have a bicycle.' Remember '辆 (liàng)' is the measure word for vehicles.
You write 'bicycle' as 自行车. The characters are 自 (zì - self), 行 (xíng - to go/walk), and 车 (chē - vehicle).
The word 自行车 (zì xíng chē) is considered CEFR A1, meaning it's a very basic and essential word for beginners.
You use 自行车 for the bike itself. To say 'ride a bike,' you'd typically say '骑自行车 (qí zì xíng chē),' where 骑 (qí) means 'to ride'.
Yes, 自行车 is a very common word, especially in daily conversations in China where cycling is popular. You'll hear it often.
While 自行车 is the standard and most common term, you might hear '单车 (dān chē)' sometimes, especially in certain regions or more casually, but stick with 自行车 for clarity.
You can ask 'Do you have a bicycle?' by saying: 你有自行车吗？(Nǐ yǒu zì xíng chē ma?).
The pinyin for 自行车 is zì xíng chē. Pay attention to the tones: fourth, second, first.
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我每天骑___上班。(wǒ měi tiān qí ___ shàng bān.)
The sentence means 'I ride a ___ to work every day.' The most appropriate word is 'bicycle'.
他喜欢在公园里骑___。(tā xǐ huān zài gōng yuán lǐ qí ___.)
The sentence means 'He likes to ride a ___ in the park.' 'Bicycle' fits best.
我的___是红色的。(wǒ de ___ shì hóng sè de.)
The sentence means 'My ___ is red.' 'Bicycle' is a common item that can be red.
你有没有___？(nǐ yǒu méi yǒu ___?)
The sentence means 'Do you have a ___?' 'Bicycle' is a plausible object to ask if someone owns.
我们一起去租___吧！(wǒ men yī qǐ qù zū ___ ba!)
The sentence means 'Let's go rent a ___ together!' 'Bicycle' is a common item to rent.
骑___对身体很好。(qí ___ duì shēn tǐ hěn hǎo.)
The sentence means 'Riding a ___ is good for your health.' 'Bicycle' fits perfectly in this context.
The rise of the sharing economy has changed the way people travel.
Urban planners are working hard to promote green transportation concepts.
Although shared bicycles are convenient and fast, their management still faces challenges.
Focus on understanding the description of the old bicycle.
Listen for the benefits mentioned about riding a bicycle.
Pay attention to both the advantage and disadvantage of shared bikes.
Read this aloud:
你觉得共享单车对城市交通有什么影响？
Focus: 觉得 (juédé), 交通 (jiāotōng)
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描述一下你最喜欢的一种自行车，为什么喜欢？
Focus: 描述 (miáoshù), 喜欢 (xǐhuān)
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Read this aloud:
在你的家乡，骑自行车是一种常见的出行方式吗？
Focus: 家乡 (jiāxiāng), 常见 (chángjiàn)
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