dou3 hau6 geng3倒後鏡倒后镜
Jyutpingdou3 hau6 geng3
Yaledou hauh geng
Definition
Rearview mirror; any car mirror used by the driver to observe the rear and sides of the vehicle.
colloquialtransport
How it's used
Drivers often use this term to refer specifically to the central mirror inside the vehicle, while the side mirrors are frequently called 側鏡. It is a compound word that literally describes the action of looking backward, making it very intuitive for native speakers. You will hear it used constantly during driving lessons or when giving directions to someone parking.
Measure word
faai3塊faiExamples
Remember to look at the rear-view mirror clearly when you reverse the car.
Related words
Common phrases
to look in the rear-view mirror
to adjust the rear-view mirror
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with the general term for a mirror, 鏡, but you must use the specific compound when talking about vehicle safety equipment to be understood clearly.
Grammar color guide
Noun
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Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
