Definition
电动 is an adjective meaning 'electric-powered', used to describe devices, vehicles, and tools that run on electricity. In Taiwanese Mandarin, 电动 can also refer to 'video games' (as a noun), but this entry covers the adjective usage.
adjective
electric-powered
Examples
- 电动。Zhè dòng lóu ānzhuāng le diàn dòng mén.This building has installed electric doors.
- 电动。Háizi hěn xǐhuan wán diàn dòng wánjù.The child really likes playing with electric toys.
- 电动。Tā měitiān qí diàn dòng mótuōchē shàngbān.He rides an electric motorcycle to work every day.
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