fo2 ce1 gwai2火車軌火车轨
Jyutpingfo2 ce1 gwai2
Yalefó chē gwái
Definition
Railway track or train track.
colloquialtransportplaces
How it's used
Refers specifically to the physical metal rails rather than the entire railway system. While it is common to use this for standard trains, it is less likely to be used for the MTR system in urban Hong Kong, where locals prefer the term 鐵路 or simply refer to the specific train line.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
It is very dangerous on the train tracks, do not walk over there.
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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.
