ce1 sau2車手车手
Jyutpingce1 sau2
Yalechē sáu
Definition
A driver or rider, especially a racing driver or a delivery driver.
- a racing driver or motorcyclist
- a delivery driver or courier
colloquialsportspeople
How it's used
While primarily referring to professional racing drivers, the term is frequently used in Hong Kong to describe anyone with exceptional or aggressive driving skills. It carries a connotation of speed and precision, often used to praise someone who can navigate traffic or handle a vehicle with high proficiency.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 司機, which is the general term for a chauffeur or driver. Calling a regular taxi driver a 車手 might sound sarcastic or imply they are driving dangerously fast.
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