gaai1 tau4街頭街头
Jyutpinggaai1 tau4
Yalegāai tàuh
Definition
On the street; street-level or in a public place.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the physical space of a street or public thoroughfare rather than the abstract concept of the public sphere. It often implies a sense of openness or exposure to the public eye, making it common in contexts involving street performers, vendors, or public events.
Examples
He often performs singing on the street.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 街邊, which specifically refers to the side or edge of the street. While 街頭 can describe the general area of the street, 街邊 is more commonly used when talking about stalls or objects placed along the curb.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
