ciu1 cuk1超速
Jyutpingciu1 cuk1
Yalechīu chūk
Definition
To exceed the speed limit; to speed.
neutraltransport
How it's used
Often used in the context of traffic enforcement, this term is frequently paired with the noun 駕駛 to form the formal phrase 超速駕駛. In casual speech, it is common to simply say 揸車超速 or just 超速 when discussing driving habits or receiving a ticket. It is specifically reserved for vehicles and does not apply to running or other forms of movement.
Examples
Were you speeding when you were driving just now?
There is a speed camera ahead, make sure you don't speed.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this word to describe someone running or moving fast on foot, as it is strictly for motorized vehicle speed limits.
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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.
