cyun4 sin3全線全线
Jyutpingcyun4 sin3
Yalechyùhn sin
Definition
An entire transport route, including railway lines, bus routes, or roads.
neutraltransport
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the continuity of a transport network rather than just a general 'all' or 'every'. It is most commonly heard in news reports or official announcements regarding MTR or bus route disruptions and openings. Unlike general terms for 'all', this implies a connected, end-to-end status.
Examples
This subway line will be fully operational tomorrow.
Bus services are suspended across the entire route due to heavy rain.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to mean 'all' in a general sense, such as 'all people' or 'all things'. It is strictly reserved for linear infrastructure like roads, railways, or bus routes.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
