gaa3 sai2 zap1 ziu3駕駛執照驾驶执照
Jyutpinggaa3 sai2 zap1 ziu3
Yalega sái jāp jiu
Definition
Driver's license; an official document permitting a person to drive a vehicle.
neutraltransport
How it's used
People in Hong Kong almost exclusively refer to this document as 牌 or 車牌 in daily conversation. Using the full term 駕駛執照 sounds formal and is typically reserved for official documents, legal contexts, or when speaking in a very serious tone.
Measure word
zoeng1張jēungExamples
Have you passed your driving test and got your licence yet?
Remember to bring your driving licence when you drive.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often use the full formal term in casual settings where it sounds overly stiff. Always prefer the shorter 牌 when talking to friends or family.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
