gaai1 sin3街線街线
Jyutpinggaai1 sin3
Yalegāai sin
Definition
Utility wires or cables laid outdoors, such as electrical or telephone lines.
colloquialtechnologyhome
How it's used
Refers specifically to the physical connection linking a building to the public utility network, such as telephone or internet infrastructure. It serves as the direct counterpart to 內線, which denotes internal wiring within a premises. The term is most frequently heard when dealing with service providers or troubleshooting connectivity issues.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
The technician helped me reconnect the external line.
Why is there no external line at home?
Related words
Common phrases
to connect an external line
to install an external line
Grammar color guide
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Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
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