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代步車

简代步车 · 繁代步車

Mandarin · pinyin dài bù chē

vehicle
(esp.) mobility vehicle (mobility scooter, electric wheelchair, Segway etc)

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代: dài · replace, replacement (of person or generation); era, generation
步: bù · step, pace; walk, stroll
車: chē · cart, vehicle; carry in a cart; Kangxi radical 159
车: chē · cart, vehicle; carry in cart

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4–4–1 · dai4 bu4 che1

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noun

scooter (small, electric-powered vehicle)

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