bo1 soeng1波箱
Jyutpingbo1 soeng1
Yalebō sēung
Definition
Transmission or gearbox of a vehicle.
colloquialtransport
How it's used
Borrowed directly from the English word gearbox, this term is the standard way to refer to a vehicle's transmission in daily life. While mechanics might use more technical vocabulary, most drivers exclusively use this term when discussing car repairs or maintenance. It is frequently paired with verbs like 壞 or 換 to describe common mechanical failures.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
The car's transmission seems to have some issues.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with the word 波, which refers to a ball or the act of shifting gears. Ensure you use the full term 波箱 when referring to the mechanical component itself to avoid confusion.
Grammar color guide
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Adjective
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Classifier
Particle
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.
