gaai1 hau4街喉
Jyutpinggaai1 hau4
Yalegāai hàuh
Definition
A public water tap or fresh water pipe on the street.
colloquialplacesother
How it's used
Refers specifically to public water outlets provided by the government during emergencies or in older neighborhoods where private plumbing is unavailable. It carries a sense of communal reliance and is often associated with historical infrastructure or temporary relief measures.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
There is no water at home, I have to go to the street tap to get some.
That street tap is broken and no water is coming out.
Related words
Common phrases
to fetch water from a street tap
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