rickshaw

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Definition

A rickshaw is a small vehicle pulled by a person or driven like a bicycle, used mainly to carry passengers short distances, especially in some Asian countries.

Usage & Nuances

Often refers to both traditional hand-pulled and cycle-powered versions. Common in India, Bangladesh, China, and Southeast Asia. Usually used in informal settings and tourist areas. Sometimes spelled as 'ricksha'. Not to be confused with motor rickshaw ('auto rickshaw' or 'tuk-tuk').

Spanish: rickshaw - carro de manoPortuguese (BR): rickshaw - riquixáPortuguese (PT): rickshaw - riquexóChinese (Simplified): 人力车 - 黄包车Chinese (Traditional): 人力車 - 黃包車Hindi: रिक्शाArabic: عربة الريكشا

Example Sentences

A man pulled the rickshaw fast.

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The rickshaw driver smiled at us.

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We rode a rickshaw through the busy streets.

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Let’s grab a rickshaw to get to the market faster.

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I’d never been in a rickshaw before my trip to India.

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Tourists love taking a rickshaw ride to see the city up close.

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