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Definition
An intermediate stop on a transit route, or an individual leg of a sporting tour.
- an intermediate stop on a bus or minibus route
- a single race, tournament, or leg in an international sporting tour
colloquialtransportsports
How it's used
Distinguishing between the main terminal and intermediate stops is essential for navigating public transport. When referring to sports, it specifically highlights one leg of a larger series, emphasizing that the competition is part of a broader, multi-location event.
Measure word
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Where is this year's race stage being held?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 總站, which refers to the terminal or the start and end points of a route. Using 分站 to describe a terminal will cause confusion for commuters.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.



