gong2 tit3港鐵港铁
Jyutpinggong2 tit3
Yalegóng tit
Definition
MTR; Mass Transit Railway, the railway company and rapid transit system of Hong Kong.
colloquialtransportplaces
How it's used
Locals use this term to refer to both the company itself and the entire railway network. It is the standard way to talk about the system in daily life, replacing the older term 地鐵 which specifically referred to the pre-merger underground lines. Even though the system has expanded significantly, people still use this name for all lines including the former KCR routes.
Examples
Taking the MTR to work is very convenient for me.
Do you know what time the last MTR train is?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using the full name 香港鐵路有限公司 in casual conversation as it sounds overly formal or bureaucratic. Simply saying 港鐵 is sufficient in almost every context.
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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.
