gau3 soeng1 ce1救傷車救伤车
Jyutpinggau3 soeng1 ce1
Yalegau sēung chē
Definition
Ambulance; a vehicle used to transport injured or sick people to a hospital.
colloquialtransporthealth
How it's used
While 救傷車 is understood, 救護車 is the standard term used by the Hong Kong Fire Services Department and in everyday speech. Using 救傷車 might sound slightly old-fashioned or less precise to some local ears. Most people will instinctively use 救護車 when referring to the emergency vehicle.
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gaa3架gaExamples
Someone fainted, hurry up and call an ambulance!
Related words
Common phrases
summon an ambulance
ambulance service
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 消防車, which is a fire engine. Learners sometimes mix up the two because both are emergency vehicles that use sirens.
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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.
