daa2 baau3 jau4 gong1打爆油缸
Jyutpingdaa2 baau3 jau4 gong1
Yaledá baau yàuh gōng
Definition
To top up a vehicle's fuel tank, squeezing the nozzle a few more times after it automatically clicks off.
colloquialtransportdaily actions
How it's used
Drivers use this phrase to explicitly request a full tank of fuel at a gas station. It implies adding extra fuel after the automatic nozzle clicks off, ensuring the tank is completely full to the brim. It is a very common piece of jargon among local drivers and taxi operators.
Examples
Sir, please fill up my tank.
Where are you driving today? Do you need to fill up the tank first?
Related words
Common phrases
to fill to the brim
Common mistake
Do not use this phrase in a literal sense to describe an actual explosion, as it is strictly used for refueling vehicles.
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.
