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Definition
A cyclist, in truck driver jargon.
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How it's used
This is a specific piece of jargon used almost exclusively by professional drivers, particularly truck and taxi drivers, to refer to cyclists on the road. It carries a slightly dismissive or frustrated tone, as cyclists are often viewed as obstacles in the flow of heavy traffic. You will rarely hear this term used outside of professional driving circles or road-related complaints.
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There are a few cyclists ahead, drive carefully.
Common phrases
hit a cyclist
Common mistake
Do not use this word in general conversation with non-drivers, as it will likely be misunderstood or sound strange. Stick to the standard term 單車友 or 踩單車嘅人 for everyday contexts.
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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.
