ce1 wo6車禍车祸
Jyutpingce1 wo6
Yalechē woh
Definition
Road traffic accident or car crash.
neutraltransportother
How it's used
Refers specifically to accidents involving vehicles on the road, distinguishing it from broader terms like 意外 which can encompass any type of mishap. It is frequently used in news reports and formal traffic updates, though it remains perfectly natural in casual conversation when describing a specific incident.
Measure word
daan1單dānExamples
A serious car crash happened on the road just now.
Do you know how that car crash happened?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using it for minor fender benders or non-vehicular accidents, as it implies a significant event that typically disrupts traffic or causes damage.
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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.
