ce1 goek3車腳车脚
Jyutpingce1 goek3
Yalechē geuk
Definition
Transport fee or travel expenses.
colloquialtransportmoney
How it's used
Refers specifically to the cost of travel, often used when discussing small, incidental expenses like bus or taxi fares. It carries a slightly informal tone compared to the more formal term 交通費. It is frequently used in work contexts when an employee is claiming back travel costs from an employer.
Examples
How much is the transport fee for taking the bus today?
The company will reimburse the transport expenses.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this term for large-scale travel expenses like airfare or long-distance train tickets, as it is typically reserved for local, daily commuting costs.
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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.
