doi6 bou6代步

Jyutpingdoi6 bou6

Yaledoih bouh

動詞Uncommon

Definition

To ride or use transport instead of walking.

neutraltransportdaily actions

How it's used

This term describes the act of using a vehicle as a substitute for walking, often implying a regular habit or a choice for convenience. It is frequently used to explain why someone chooses a specific mode of transport, such as cycling or driving, even for relatively short distances. It carries a slightly formal tone compared to simply saying you take a bus or train, making it common in news reports or when discussing lifestyle choices.

Examples

keoi5佢mui5每jat6日dou1都caai2踩daan1單ce1車doi6代bou6步。

He rides a bike to get around every day.

nei5你ping4平si4時hai6係mai6咪daap6搭dei6地tit3鐵doi6代bou6步㗎？

Do you usually take the MTR to get around?

Common phrases

ji5以daan1單ce1車doi6代bou6步

to use a bicycle to get around

ji5以baa1巴si2士doi6代bou6步

to use the bus to get around

Common mistake

Learners often mistakenly use this as a direct verb for 'to ride' or 'to drive', but it specifically emphasizes the substitution of walking. It is not used for leisure activities like going for a joyride or a scenic drive.