gun2 dou6管道
Jyutpinggun2 dou6
Yalegún douh
Definition
Pipeline or tubing for transporting fluids; also a channel, route, or means of communication.
- pipeline, piping, or tubing used to transport fluids like water or gas
- figurativechannel, route, or means of communication
neutralhomeother
How it's used
Refers specifically to physical conduits for fluids or gases, such as water pipes or gas lines. While it can metaphorically mean a channel or medium for communication or resources, it is less common in casual speech for abstract concepts compared to terms like 渠道.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
This pipeline is leaking water very badly.
Do you know where they sell tubing?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to refer to electrical wiring or cables, as those are usually called 電線. It is strictly for fluids, gases, or sometimes large-scale infrastructure.
Grammar color guide
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Classifier
Particle
Connector
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