mô-bi-lét

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Definition

1. Noun:
   • Moped: A small, lightweight, two-wheeled vehicle, typically equipped with both a low-powered engine (usually under 50cc) and bicycle pedals for propulsion.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Anh ấy đi làm bằng chiếc mô-bi-lét cũ. (He commutes to work on his old moped.)
  • Mô-bi-lét rất tiết kiệm xăng. (Mopeds are very fuel-efficient.)
  • Ở nông thôn, mô-bi-lét là phương tiện phổ biến. (In the countryside, the moped is a common vehicle.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "mô-bi-lét" is a direct phonetic loanword from the French trademark "Mobylette", which became a generic term for mopeds in Vietnam.

Variants and Related Words

• Xe máy (n): motorcycle or motorbike (a broader term for powered two-wheelers, usually with larger engines than a moped).
• Xe đạp điện (n): electric bicycle.

Synonyms

• Moped: A motorized bicycle.
• Motorbike (in some general contexts, though this usually implies a more powerful vehicle).

Notes on Usage

• "Mô-bi-lét" specifically refers to the classic style of moped with pedals. It is considered a somewhat dated term; "xe máy" is more commonly used today for most motorized two-wheelers.
• It describes a vehicle that is simpler and less powerful than a standard motorcycle or scooter.