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Definition
A private school minibus, or a customized van used by celebrities.
- a school minibus for transporting children to and from school
- a customized celebrity van used for resting, makeup, and privacy
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How it's used
Originally referring to small vans used to transport children to school, the term has evolved to describe the private, often modified vans used by celebrities. These vehicles serve as mobile dressing rooms and lounges, allowing stars to maintain privacy while traveling between events. The term is widely understood in both contexts, though the specific meaning is usually clear from the situation.
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It is very safe for children to take the school minibus to school.
That celebrity van is parked at the entrance to pick up the star.
Related words
Common phrases
take a school minibus or celebrity van
driver of a school minibus or celebrity van
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with a standard public light bus or taxi. While it looks like a minibus, it is a private service vehicle, so you cannot simply hail one on the street.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
