fan1 lau4分流
Jyutpingfan1 lau4
Yalefān làuh
Definition
To diverge; to divert; to divide into separate streams (river flow, traffic etc)
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How it's used
Primarily used in formal or administrative contexts, such as medical triage or traffic management. It implies a systematic process of sorting entities based on specific criteria to improve efficiency. While it can apply to people, it is most frequently used for abstract flows like traffic, data, or patient intake.
Examples
gap1 zing3 sat1 jiu3 fan1 lau4 beng6 jan4 kok3 bou2 cung5 zing3 jau1 sin1
急症室要分流病人，確保重症優先。
The emergency room needs to triage patients to ensure critical cases are prioritized.
ni1 tiu4 lou6 gam3 coi3 dim2 joeng2 fan1 lau4 di1 ce1 aa4
呢條路咁塞，點樣分流啲車呀？
This road is so congested, how can we divert the traffic?
Related words
Common phrases
fan1 lau4 cou3 si1
分流措施
triage measures
gaau1 tung1 fan1 lau4
交通分流
traffic diversion
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
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.
- 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.
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