haak3 gei1客機客机
Jyutpinghaak3 gei1
Yalehaak gēi
Definition
Passenger plane; commercial airliner.
neutraltransport
How it's used
Distinguish this term from 貨機, which is specifically for cargo. While it refers to the aircraft itself, people often just use 飛機 in casual conversation unless they need to emphasize the commercial or passenger nature of the flight.
Measure word
gaa3架gaExamples
What time does this passenger plane take off?
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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.
