bun3 lou6半路
Jyutpingbun3 lou6
Yalebun louh
Definition
Halfway; midway through a journey or on the way.
colloquialdaily actionstransport
How it's used
Focuses on the interruption of a journey or a process rather than just a physical location. It is frequently paired with the verb 行 to describe the act of walking or commuting. When used metaphorically, it implies giving up or stopping a task before completion.
Examples
It suddenly started pouring while he was halfway there.
Related words
Common phrases
to take up a new career or hobby later in life
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a physical midpoint of an object, such as the middle of a table or a line, where 中間 is more appropriate.
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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.
