gaai1 hau2街口
Jyutpinggaai1 hau2
Yalegāai háu
Definition
A street junction or intersection where two roads meet.
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How it's used
Locals often use this term when giving directions or telling a taxi driver where to stop. It specifically refers to the corner or intersection where two roads meet, rather than a long stretch of road. It is highly functional and frequently paired with verbs of movement or location like 喺 or 轉.
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go3個goExamples
I'll wait for you at the street junction, come over quickly.
Turn left at the street junction ahead and you will see the shop.
Related words
Common phrases
Stop at the street junction (taxi/bus request)
Turn at the street junction
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Grammar guides
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