ciu1 zoi3超載超载
Jyutpingciu1 zoi3
Yalechīu joi
Definition
To overload, typically carrying excess passengers or cargo in a vehicle or elevator.
neutraltransportother
How it's used
Focuses on the physical capacity of transport vehicles or elevators. It implies a violation of safety limits rather than just being crowded or full. When describing a person carrying too many things, use 攞太多嘢 instead.
Examples
The vehicle is overloaded, no more people can get on.
Do you know that overloading an elevator is very dangerous?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone who is overworked or stressed; that would be 壓力大 or 過勞. It is strictly for vehicles or containers exceeding their weight or passenger limit.
Grammar color guide
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Particle
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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.
