ce1 taai1車呔车呔
Jyutpingce1 taai1
Yalechē tāai
Definition
A vehicle tyre.
- tyre; an inflatable rubber component of a vehicle wheel
- figurativea spare tyre; a roll of fat around the waist
colloquialtransport
How it's used
Derived from the English word tyre, this term is the standard way to refer to vehicle tyres in Hong Kong. While the formal written term is 輪胎, you will almost never hear locals use that in daily speech. It is also commonly used metaphorically to describe a person's midsection when they have gained weight around the waist.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
The car has a flat tyre, I need to find someone to help change it.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 呔盤, which refers to the steering wheel. Using them interchangeably will cause confusion as they are distinct parts of the vehicle.
Grammar color guide
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Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
