Signification
The act of riding a bike.
Contexte culturel
The 'Sky Lane' (Happy and Healthy Bike Lane) at Suvarnabhumi Airport is a world-class 23km cycling track. It's a hub for 'khìi jak-grà-yaan' enthusiasts every evening. In many provinces, the 'Saleng' (a bicycle or motorcycle with a sidecar) is a vital part of the economy, used for moving goods. Many students in rural areas still 'khìi jak-grà-yaan' to school, often with two or three friends balanced on one bike! Renting a bike is the #1 way to see Sukhothai or Ayutthaya. It's considered the most 'authentic' way for tourists to explore.
Use 'Pan' for Exercise
If you're talking about cycling for fitness, use 'ปั่นจักรยาน' (pan jak-grà-yaan) to sound more like a local.
Tone Alert!
Be careful with the tone of 'ขี่' (khìi). A falling tone 'ขี้' (khîi) means 'to poop'!
Signification
The act of riding a bike.
Use 'Pan' for Exercise
If you're talking about cycling for fitness, use 'ปั่นจักรยาน' (pan jak-grà-yaan) to sound more like a local.
Tone Alert!
Be careful with the tone of 'ขี่' (khìi). A falling tone 'ขี้' (khîi) means 'to poop'!
Morning or Evening
In Thailand, people rarely ride bikes during the day because of the heat. Mentioning you ride at 6 AM makes you sound very Thai.
Drop the Noun
Once the topic of bicycles is established, you can just say 'ขี่' or 'ปั่น' to be more concise.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing verb for riding a bike.
ฉันชอบ ___ จักรยานที่สวนสาธารณะ
We use 'ขี่' (khìi) for bicycles because you straddle them.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct sentence:
The correct verb for bicycle is 'ขี่' and the order is Verb + Object.
Match the Thai phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are all common cycling-related terms.
Complete the dialogue.
A: เย็นนี้ไปทำอะไรดี? B: ไป ___ จักรยานกันไหม?
'ขี่จักรยาน' is a common leisure activity.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Khìi vs Khàp
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesฉันชอบ ___ จักรยานที่สวนสาธารณะ
We use 'ขี่' (khìi) for bicycles because you straddle them.
Choose the correct sentence:
The correct verb for bicycle is 'ขี่' and the order is Verb + Object.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are all common cycling-related terms.
A: เย็นนี้ไปทำอะไรดี? B: ไป ___ จักรยานกันไหม?
'ขี่จักรยาน' is a common leisure activity.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsTechnically no, it sounds unnatural. Use 'khìi' for anything you straddle.
'Khìi' is the general act of riding. 'Pan' specifically means to pedal and is used for exercise.
It can be dangerous due to traffic. It's best to stick to dedicated parks or the Sky Lane.
You say 'กำลังหัดขี่จักรยาน' (gam-lang hàt khìi jak-grà-yaan).
Legally it's recommended, and socially it's expected in cycling groups, though many locals in villages don't wear them.
It's an older, more colloquial way to say 'ride a bike', literally 'to kick/push the bike'.
You say 'จักรยานออกกำลังกาย' (jak-grà-yaan òok-gam-lang-gaay).
Yes, 'khìi mor-ter-sai' is the most common way to say ride a motorcycle.
Yes, it's perfectly fine, though 'การขับขี่รถจักรยาน' is the official legal term.
จักรยานเสือภูเขา (jak-grà-yaan suea phu-khao).
Expressions liées
ปั่นจักรยาน
similarTo pedal a bike
รถจักรยานยนต์
specialized formMotorcycle
ทางจักรยาน
builds onBike lane
นักปั่น
specialized formCyclist
จักรยานเสือภูเขา
specialized formMountain bike
