ce1 loeng2車輛车辆
Jyutpingce1 loeng2
Yalechē léung
Definition
Vehicles in general.
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How it's used
Reserved for formal, legal, or technical contexts, this term is rarely used in casual daily conversation. While everyday speakers simply use 車 to refer to any type of automobile, this term is standard in traffic regulations, official reports, and signage. It functions as a collective noun that encompasses various types of transport including trucks, buses, and private cars.
Measure word
bou6部bouhExamples
No vehicles are allowed on this road.
Are those vehicles you see company property?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual settings, as it sounds overly bureaucratic or stiff. If you are talking to a friend about a car, always use 車 instead.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
