ce1 tau4 kam2車頭冚车头冚
Jyutpingce1 tau4 kam2
Yalechē tàuh kám
Definition
The front hood or bonnet of a vehicle.
colloquialtransport
How it's used
This term is the standard way to refer to the hood of a car in Hong Kong. It is a compound of the word for vehicle, head, and a word meaning cover or lid. You will hear it used by drivers and mechanics alike when discussing maintenance or body damage.
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go3個goExamples
Can you help me check if the hood is locked properly?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with the trunk of the car, which is called 車尾箱. Ensure you distinguish between the front and back of the vehicle to avoid confusion during repairs.
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