gaau1 tung1交通
Jyutpinggaau1 tung1
Yalegāau tūng
Definition
Traffic and transportation; the methods and vehicles used for carrying goods and passengers.
neutraltransport
How it's used
Refers broadly to both the flow of vehicles on the road and the infrastructure of public transit. When discussing the act of getting around, locals often prefer specific terms like 搭車 or 行路 depending on the mode of travel. It is a formal noun that rarely appears in casual speech unless discussing congestion or accessibility.
Examples
The traffic is very congested on the road today.
Is the transportation convenient where you live?
Related words
Common phrases
means of transport
convenient transportation
traffic congestion
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the act of driving or riding, as it is an abstract noun for the system rather than the action itself. Avoid using it to describe the personal experience of traveling, for which travel or commute related verbs are more appropriate.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
