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Definition
To be listed on the stock market, or to be scheduled to a specific route (of a bus or driver).
- to be listed on the stock market
- to be scheduled to a specific route (of a bus or bus driver)
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How it's used
Beyond the financial context of stock listings, this term is deeply rooted in the history of Hong Kong bus operations. It refers to a driver being permanently assigned to a specific route rather than working as a relief driver. You will often hear it used to describe a driver's regular route assignment in casual conversation among commuters.
Examples
That new stock will be listed next week.
This driver is officially assigned to this bus route.
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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.
