dei6 haa6 tit3地下鐵地下铁
Jyutpingdei6 haa6 tit3
Yaledeih hah tit
Definition
Subway; metro; an underground railway system.
neutraltransport
How it's used
While this term is perfectly understandable, locals almost exclusively use 地鐵 in daily speech for brevity. Using the full three-character version can sound slightly formal or like a direct translation from written Chinese. It is most commonly heard in official announcements or formal signage rather than casual conversation.
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go3個goExamples
Let's take the subway to Tsim Sha Tsui.
Is there a subway station near here?
Related words
Common phrases
subway station
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 地下, which simply means ground level or basement; always include the 鐵 character to refer to the transport system.
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Grammar guides
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