gon3 dou6幹道干道
Jyutpinggon3 dou6
Yalegon douh
Definition
Main road; major highway or thoroughfare.
neutraltransportplaces
How it's used
Refers specifically to major arterial roads or highways that handle heavy traffic flow. It sounds more formal or technical than common terms like 大路 or 馬路, often appearing in news reports, traffic updates, or urban planning discussions. While perfectly understandable in speech, it is less likely to be used in casual conversation between friends compared to more descriptive terms.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
Do you know which main road is the fastest way to the airport?
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
