gau3 soeng1 deoi6救傷隊救伤队
Jyutpinggau3 soeng1 deoi6
Yalegau sēung deuih
Definition
An ambulance brigade or first aid team.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the St. John Ambulance Brigade in Hong Kong, which is a volunteer organization. While often used generically for emergency medical services, it is distinct from the government-run ambulance service operated by the Fire Services Department. People frequently use it as a catch-all term for any medical responders at public events.
Measure word
deoi2隊déuiExamples
Someone fainted, call the ambulance brigade quickly!
Related words
Common phrases
St. John Ambulance Brigade
to call for the ambulance brigade
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the professional government ambulance service, which is usually referred to as 救護車 or 救護員. Using 救傷隊 for a professional government paramedic might sound slightly inaccurate to locals.
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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.
