gaa3駕驾
Jyutpinggaa3
Yalega
Definition
To drive, fly, or sail a vehicle, aircraft, or boat.
neutraltransportdaily actions
How it's used
While 駕 is the formal root for operating a vehicle, it is rarely used as a standalone verb in daily speech. Most speakers prefer the compound 揸車 to describe driving a car, as 駕 sounds quite literary or formal. You will mostly encounter 駕 in formal contexts like 駕駛執照 or in specific compound verbs.
Examples
He really likes driving around everywhere.
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Common mistake
Do not use 駕 as a direct replacement for 揸 in casual conversation, as it can sound overly dramatic or like you are reading from a formal document. Stick to 揸 for driving cars and 駕駛 only when filling out official forms or discussing traffic regulations.
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Grammar guides
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