fo3 gwai6貨櫃货柜
Jyutpingfo3 gwai6
Yalefo gwaih
Definition
Shipping container; a large rectangular metal box used to store and transport cargo.
neutraltransportwork
How it's used
Refers specifically to the large metal shipping containers used in international logistics. While it can be used in a general sense, it is most frequently heard when discussing port operations, logistics, or the massive stacks seen near the waterfront in areas like Kwai Tsing.
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go3個goExamples
What is packed inside that container?
The driver is towing the container to the terminal.
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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.
