gwai2 min6 zaau3鬼面罩
Jyutpinggwai2 min6 zaau3
Yalegwái mihn jaau
Definition
Car grille; the protective mesh or grate at the front of a vehicle covering the air intake.
colloquialtransport
How it's used
This term is a direct translation of the English automotive part, reflecting the specific shape of older car grilles that resembled a mask. It is the standard term used by mechanics and car enthusiasts in Hong Kong. While it sounds slightly humorous due to the inclusion of the word for ghost, it is entirely professional and neutral in a technical context.
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go3個goExamples
The car's grille got dented from a collision.
Do you know where I can get the grille replaced?
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