ai2 dan2矮躉矮趸

Jyutpingai2 dan2

Yaleái dán

Definition

A type of low-floor double-decker bus, specifically the Dennis Trident 3 model.

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How it's used

This term refers specifically to the Dennis Condor bus model, which was once a staple of the Hong Kong public transport fleet. It earned the nickname because of its relatively low-profile design compared to other double-decker models of the same era. While the actual buses are being phased out or retired, the term remains a nostalgic reference for bus enthusiasts and regular commuters.

Measure word

gaa3架ga

Examples

go2嗰gaa3架ai2矮dan2躉hou2好ci5似waai6壞zo2咗aa4呀。

That Dennis Condor bus seems to have broken down.

nei5你zung1鍾ji3意daap6搭ai2矮dan2躉ding6定hai6係san1新ce1車？

Do you prefer taking the Dennis Condor or the new buses?

Common phrases

daap6搭ai2矮dan2躉

to ride a Dennis Condor bus

Common mistake

Do not use this term for any low-profile vehicle; it is strictly reserved for the specific bus model. Using it to describe other buses or general low objects will cause confusion.