faai3 cuk1 gung1 lou6快速公路
Jyutpingfaai3 cuk1 gung1 lou6
Yalefaai chūk gūng louh
Definition
Expressway; a high-speed highway with restricted access and no stopping allowed.
neutraltransportplaces
How it's used
Drivers often refer to these roads simply as highway or by their specific names rather than the full term. It specifically implies a road designed for high speed traffic with limited access points and no traffic lights. You will frequently hear people complain about traffic jams on these roads using the verb 塞.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
Are you taking the expressway home?
Related words
Common phrases
to drive on the expressway
expressway exit
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with general roads or streets. Remember that pedestrians and cyclists are strictly prohibited from entering these areas, so it is never used in the context of walking or cycling routes.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
