goek3 daap6 ce1腳踏車脚踏车
Jyutpinggoek3 daap6 ce1
Yalegeuk daahp chē
Definition
Bicycle.
colloquialtransport
How it's used
While 腳踏車 is understood in Hong Kong, it is considered a loan translation from Mandarin and is rarely used in daily speech. Locals almost exclusively use the word 單車 to refer to a bicycle. Using 腳踏車 will immediately mark you as a non-native speaker or someone heavily influenced by Mandarin terminology.
Measure word
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Common mistake
Avoid using 腳踏車 in casual conversation, as it sounds formal and unnatural. Stick to 單車 for all everyday contexts.
Grammar color guide
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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.
