haa1 leoi4哈雷
Jyutpinghaa1 leoi4
Yalehā lèuih
Definition
Harley-Davidson; a brand of motorcycle.
colloquialtransport
How it's used
Refers specifically to the brand Harley-Davidson, often used by enthusiasts to denote a sense of rugged, American-style motorcycle culture. It is frequently associated with the image of heavy, loud cruisers rather than sport bikes or scooters.
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bou6部bouhExamples
He really likes riding his Harley to go for a spin.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this to refer to motorcycles in general, as it is a specific brand name. Using it for any motorcycle would be like calling every car a Ferrari.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
