English–Chinese
“motorcycle” in Chinese
How to say “motorcycle” in Chinese
“Motorcycle” in Chinese is 摩托 (mó tuō).
Personal transport built around two wheels, a motor, and a rider sitting astride the frame.
Example sentences with 摩托
城市里摩托车很多，要注意交通安全。chéng shì lǐ mó tuō chē hěn duō yào zhù yì jiāo tōng ān quán
There are many motorcycles in the city, so pay attention to traffic safety.
Tips for using 摩托
- The verb meaning "ride" keeps the rider in focus in Chinese, whereas the verb meaning "drive" more naturally frames a car or another vehicle controlled from inside.
Other Chinese words for “motorcycle”
我想买一辆摩托车。wǒ xiǎng mǎi yí liàng mó tuō chē
I want to buy a motorcycle.