cung1 dang1衝燈冲灯
Jyutpingcung1 dang1
Yalechūng dāng
Definition
To run a red light; to cross the street or drive through a red traffic light.
colloquialtransportdaily actions
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the act of ignoring a traffic signal, whether by a vehicle or a pedestrian. It carries a strong sense of recklessness or illegality, often used when discussing traffic accidents or police enforcement. While it can apply to pedestrians, it is most frequently associated with drivers.
Examples
He ran a red light while driving, it is very dangerous.
Did you just run the red light?
Related words
Common phrases
causing a car accident by running a red light
fined for running a red light
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe simply driving fast or speeding, as it specifically refers to the violation of a traffic light signal rather than exceeding the speed limit.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
