baa1 si2 zyun1 sin3巴士專線巴士专线
Jyutpingbaa1 si2 zyun1 sin3
Yalebā sí jyūn sin
Definition
Bus lane; a lane reserved exclusively for buses, which may have specific operational hours.
colloquialtransport
How it's used
Drivers often refer to these lanes simply as 巴士線 to be concise. The term specifically highlights the legal restriction that prevents private vehicles from entering during designated hours. You will often see these marked with large white characters on the road surface to warn drivers.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
What time does this bus lane start being in effect?
Related words
Common phrases
enter the bus lane
illegally use the bus lane
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with a bus stop, which is 巴士站. Remember that 專線 refers to the lane itself, not the place where you wait for the bus.
Grammar color guide
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Connector
Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
