co5 ce1坐車坐车
Jyutpingco5 ce1
Yalechóh chē
Definition
To ride in a vehicle or travel by land transport.
colloquialtransportdaily actions
How it's used
Refers broadly to any form of land-based public or private transport, including buses, trains, and taxis. It functions as a general verb for commuting or traveling by vehicle, rather than specifically sitting inside a private car. When someone asks how you arrived, they are usually asking about the mode of transport rather than the physical act of sitting.
Examples
I take transport to work every day.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal act of sitting on a chair, which is just 坐. When referring to a specific vehicle like a bus or train, Cantonese speakers often prefer the synonym 搭車, though 坐車 is perfectly acceptable and common.
Grammar color guide
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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.
