daap3 lip1搭𨋢搭䢂
Jyutpingdaap3 lip1
Yaledaap līp
Definition
To take the lift or elevator.
colloquialtransportplaces
How it's used
Using 𨋢 is the standard way to refer to an elevator in Hong Kong, as it is a direct loanword from the English word lift. While 升降機 is the formal term used in government signage or building regulations, it sounds overly technical or stiff in casual conversation. Most people will exclusively use 搭𨋢 when talking about their daily commute or moving between floors.
Examples
Are you taking the lift or walking up the stairs now?
Let's take the lift down to the lobby together.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using 升降機 in casual settings, as it can sound like you are reading from a technical manual or a safety warning sign. Stick to 𨋢 for all everyday interactions.
Grammar color guide
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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.
