ce1 gwai2車軌车轨
Jyutpingce1 gwai2
Yalechē gwái
Definition
Railway track or rail; steel rails on which trains run.
colloquialtransport
How it's used
Refers specifically to the physical metal tracks used by trains or trams. While it is a technical term, it is frequently used in daily life when discussing public transport delays or maintenance issues. It is distinct from 鐵路, which refers to the entire railway system or network rather than the physical tracks themselves.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
The train stopped halfway on the rails.
Do you see any debris on the rails?
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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.
