dau1 fung1兜風兜风
Jyutpingdau1 fung1
Yaledāu fūng
Definition
To go for a joyride; to ride or drive for leisure.
colloquialdaily actionstransport
How it's used
Focuses on the act of driving or riding for the sake of relaxation rather than reaching a specific destination. It is often used when someone needs to clear their mind or escape a stressful situation by getting out of the house. While it implies using a vehicle, it is more about the experience of movement and changing scenery than the transport itself.
Examples
He was in a bad mood, so he went for a drive to clear his head.
Related words
Common phrases
drive around for leisure
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal meaning of catching wind or ventilation. It is strictly used for leisure travel and cannot be used to describe driving to work or running errands.
Grammar color guide
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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.
