gung1 lou6公路
Jyutpinggung1 lou6
Yalegūng louh
Definition
Highway, motorway, or main road; a major road designed for higher traffic volume and longer distances.
neutraltransportplaces
How it's used
Refers specifically to major roads designed for high speed and long distance travel, often connecting different districts or cities. While it can be used for any major road, it is most commonly associated with large, multi lane thoroughfares where pedestrians are typically prohibited.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
How do you get to that highway?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 馬路, which is a general term for any road where vehicles travel, including small streets in residential areas. Use 公路 only for major highways or motorways, not for local neighborhood streets.
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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.
