gou1 cuk1 tit3 lou6高速鐵路高速铁路
Jyutpinggou1 cuk1 tit3 lou6
Yalegōu chūk tit louh
Definition
High speed rail.
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How it's used
Locals almost exclusively refer to this system as 高鐵 rather than the full name. Using the full four character name sounds formal, like reading a news report or an official government announcement. In casual conversation, the shortened version is the standard way to refer to the service.
Examples
Taking the high-speed rail to Guangzhou is very fast.
Have you bought the high-speed rail ticket yet?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often use the full name in casual speech, which sounds stiff or unnatural. Always use 高鐵 when talking to friends or family about travel plans.
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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.
