ce1車车
Jyutpingce1
Yalechē
Definition
To drive someone somewhere; to give someone a lift or a ride.
colloquialtransport
How it's used
Using this as a verb turns the noun for vehicle into a transitive action. It implies the speaker is the driver, distinguishing it from simply taking a taxi or bus. It is extremely common in casual settings when asking for a favor or describing a short trip.
Examples
Could you give me a lift home since you're heading that way?
He gave a client a ride to the airport this morning.
Related words
Common phrases
to give a ride on the way
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 揸車, which specifically means to drive a car. While 揸車 focuses on the act of operating the vehicle, 車 focuses on the act of transporting someone else to a destination.
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.
