đạp xe

[ʔɗaːp̚˧˨ʔ sɛ˧˧]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

(verb) to ride a bicycle

Verb

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

Cuối tuần, cả nhóm rủ nhau đạp xe.The whole group goes cycling on weekends.
Đạp xe lên dốc mệt thật đấy.Cycling uphill is really tiring.

Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)

Sources & notes

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗ Local usage: “Đạp” alone can mean several things; “đạp xe” clearly means cycling or pedaling a bicycle. [contributed-collins-enriched]

Common questions

What does “đạp xe” mean?

(verb) to ride a bicycle

Is “đạp xe” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.