ce1 zyu2車主车主
Jyutpingce1 zyu2
Yalechē jyú
Definition
A car owner or vehicle owner.
neutraltransportpeople
How it's used
Refers specifically to the registered legal owner of a vehicle, often in the context of administrative matters or liability. It is frequently used when discussing traffic fines, insurance claims, or vehicle registration processes. While it sounds formal in some contexts, it is the standard term used by everyone from police officers to mechanics.
Measure word
wai6位waihExamples
He is the owner of this car, so parking is very convenient for him.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with a driver, who is referred to as 司機. A person can be the car owner without being the one currently driving it.
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Grammar guides
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