gaai1 dau3街斗
Jyutpinggaai1 dau3
Yalegāai dau
Definition
A flatbed truck, or the open-top cargo bed of such a truck.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the open cargo bed design rather than the entire vehicle chassis. It is common to hear this term in construction or logistics contexts where bulky, non-sensitive items need to be transported. The term captures the visual of the open-topped container which distinguishes it from a standard enclosed van.
Measure word
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That flatbed truck is fully loaded with construction waste.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with a standard van or lorry, as the defining feature is the open top. Using this term for a fully enclosed vehicle will cause confusion.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
