goi2 dou6改道
Jyutpinggoi2 dou6
Yalegói douh
Definition
To change one's route or divert traffic; to reroute or change the course of a river.
- to change one's route; to divert traffic when a road is blocked
- technicalto change the course of a river artificially
neutraltransportdaily actions
How it's used
Primarily used in the context of traffic management and public transport, this term describes a temporary or permanent shift in a planned path. It implies an external necessity, such as road construction or an accident, rather than a personal choice to take a scenic detour. While it can apply to rivers in engineering contexts, it is most frequently encountered in daily life through traffic announcements.
Examples
The road ahead is blocked, the bus has to change its route.
Do you know why we have to take a different route?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a personal decision to change your own walking path, as that is better expressed as 轉路 or 行第二條路. Using 改道 for personal navigation sounds overly formal or like you are an official traffic authority.
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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.
