moped; power-assisted bicycle
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moped; power-assisted bicycle; motorized bicycle
Typically refers to bicycles equipped with small gasoline engines (usually 50cc or less) that provide pedal assistance or full motorized propulsion while retaining functional pedals. Distinct from electric bikes (电动车) and full motorcycles (摩托车).
Tā他
měi每
tiān天
dōu都
qí骑
zhe着
zhù助
lì力
chē车
qù去
shàng上
bān班
。
He rides his moped to work every day.
Zhè这
zhǒng种
zhù助
lì力
chē车
hěn很
shěng省
yóu油
，
bǐ比
mó摩
tuō托
chē车
jīng经
jì济
duō多
le了
。
This type of moped is very fuel-efficient and much more economical than a motorcycle.
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Zài在
hěn很
duō多
chéng城
shì市
，
zhù助
lì力
chē车
xū需
yào要
shàng上
pái牌
zhào照
cái才
néng能
shàng上
lù路
。
In many cities, mopeds need to be licensed before they can be ridden on the road.
Zhù助
lì力
chē车
jié结
hé合
le了
zì自
xíng行
chē车
hé和
mó摩
tuō托
chē车
de的
yōu优
diǎn点
，
jì既
qīng轻
biàn便
yòu又
yǒu有
dòng动
lì力
。
The power-assisted bicycle combines the advantages of both bicycles and motorcycles—lightweight yet motorized.