bok3坣
Jyutpingbok3
Yalebok
Definition
Parapets or low protective walls along highways.
colloquialtransportplaces
How it's used
This term is highly specific to the concrete barriers or parapets found along Hong Kong roads and highways. It is almost exclusively used in a construction or traffic accident context rather than in casual conversation. You will frequently hear it used by police or news reporters when describing vehicle collisions with road infrastructure.
Measure word
go3個goRelated words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 牆, which refers to a standard wall. 坣 is specifically the structural barrier designed for road safety.
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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.
