ceoi2 dou6取道
Jyutpingceoi2 dou6
Yalechéui douh
Definition
To travel to a destination via or by way of a certain place.
writtentransporttravel
How it's used
Formal in nature, this term is primarily used in travel contexts, such as flight itineraries or official travel routes. It implies a deliberate choice of a transit point rather than just passing through by accident. You will rarely hear it in casual, everyday conversation, where people prefer using 經 or 經過 instead.
Examples
They decided to go to Beijing via Guangzhou.
Are you planning to go home via Hong Kong?
Related words
Common phrases
via Hong Kong
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a common verb for general movement, but it is restricted to travel routes. Using it to describe walking past a shop or a person is incorrect.
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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.
