goek3 ce1腳車脚车
Jyutpinggoek3 ce1
Yalegeuk chē
Definition
Bicycle.
colloquialtransport
How it's used
This term is primarily associated with older generations or specific regional dialects within Hong Kong and is less common than the standard term 單車 among younger speakers. Using it can sometimes sound slightly nostalgic or rustic, as if referring to a simpler mode of transport from the past. It is perfectly understandable to all locals, but you will hear it used more frequently in the New Territories or by elderly residents.
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gaa2架gáExamples
Will you ride your bike to work tomorrow?
Related words
Common phrases
to ride a bicycle
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with the Mandarin term 自行車, which is never used in Cantonese. While 腳車 is a valid Cantonese term, sticking to 單車 is safer if you want to sound like a typical urban Hong Konger.
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Grammar guides
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