ceoi4 san1 hang4 lei5隨身行李随身行李
Jyutpingceoi4 san1 hang4 lei5
Yalechèuih sān hàhng léih
Definition
Carry-on baggage; hand luggage carried with oneself onto a vehicle.
neutraltransporttravel
How it's used
Airline staff and airport security often use this term to distinguish items you keep with you from checked luggage. It is a formal term that is widely understood in travel contexts, though people might just say 手提行李 in casual conversation.
Measure word
gin2件gínExamples
Is your carry-on baggage over seven kilograms?
You cannot put too many liquids in your carry-on baggage.
Common phrases
check carry-on baggage
carry carry-on baggage
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with checked luggage, which is 寄艙行李. Remember that 隨身 implies items you carry on your person or keep in the cabin with you.
Grammar color guide
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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.
