cing1 nin4 leoi5 se3青年旅舍
Jyutpingcing1 nin4 leoi5 se3
Yalechīng nìhn léuih se
Definition
Youth hostel; a budget hostel typically offering rented beds or rooms primarily for young travelers.
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How it's used
While the term refers to the international network of Hostelling International, it is often used colloquially in Hong Kong to describe any budget accommodation that offers shared dormitory-style beds. It carries a connotation of being a social space where backpackers and young travelers meet, rather than just a place to sleep. In casual conversation, people might simply shorten it to 旅舍 if the context of budget travel is already clear.
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gaan1間gānExamples
This youth hostel is very cheap, and many foreigners stay there too.
Will you guys consider staying in a youth hostel when you travel?
Related words
Common phrases
check into a youth hostel
youth hostel member
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
