gwo3 ging2過境过境
Jyutpinggwo3 ging2
Yalegwo gíng
Definition
To pass in transit; to cross over a frontier or border.
neutraltransporttravel
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the act of crossing a border or frontier, often in a formal or administrative context. While it can be used as a verb, it frequently appears as a modifier in compound nouns related to logistics or travel. It implies a transition between jurisdictions rather than simply moving from one place to another.
Examples
We will pass through the border in Shenzhen to return to Hong Kong tonight.
Do you know which checkpoint allows for border crossing?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 過馬路, which refers to crossing a street. Using 過境 for crossing a road sounds unnatural and overly formal, as if you are crossing an international border.
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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.
