gei1 coeng4 faai3 sin3機場快線机场快线
Jyutpinggei1 coeng4 faai3 sin3
Yalegēi chèuhng faai sin
Definition
The Airport Express, a rapid transit line of Hong Kong's MTR that serves the airport.
colloquialtransport
How it's used
Locals often refer to this line simply as 機鐵 for short. While it is technically part of the MTR system, it is priced differently and operates as a premium service compared to standard lines. It is primarily used by travelers heading to the airport or the AsiaWorld Expo.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
Taking the Airport Express to the airport is really convenient.
Do you know how often the Airport Express runs?
Related words
Common phrases
to take the Airport Express
Airport Express station
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the standard MTR lines that serve residential areas. It does not accept standard Octopus stored value for the same fare structure, and you should check if you have a valid ticket or special pass before entering the platform.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
