ging2 ce1警車警车
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Definition
A police car, van, or other police vehicle.
colloquialtransport
How it's used
Refers specifically to vehicles used by the police force for patrol or emergency response. While it is a standard term, locals often use the more specific term 衝鋒車 when referring to the iconic blue and white police vans seen patrolling the streets. It is almost always paired with the classifier 架 in casual speech.
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gaa3架gaExamples
There is a police car flashing its lights ahead.
Did you see a police car pass by just now?
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
