gau2 lung4 baa1 si6九龍巴士九龙巴士
Jyutpinggau2 lung4 baa1 si6
Yalegáu lùhng bā sih
Definition
The Kowloon Motor Bus Company (KMB), a major franchise bus operator in Hong Kong.
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How it's used
Locals almost exclusively refer to this company as 九巴, which is the standard abbreviation. Using the full name 九龍巴士 in casual conversation sounds overly formal or like you are reading from a document. It is the largest bus operator in the city and serves most of Kowloon and the New Territories.
Examples
Are you taking the KMB to work?
KMB buses are often very crowded.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 城巴, which is the Citybus company that primarily operates on Hong Kong Island and the airport routes.
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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.
