haau2 paai4考牌
Jyutpinghaau2 paai4
Yaleháau pàaih
Definition
To take a test to get a license, such as a driving license.
colloquialtransportdaily actions
How it's used
Primarily refers to driving tests in casual conversation, though it can technically apply to other professional certifications. It focuses on the process of attempting the exam rather than the result of obtaining the license itself. Using this term implies a sense of effort and the common struggle associated with passing the practical driving assessment in Hong Kong.
Examples
When are you going to take your driving test?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply getting a license, as the term specifically highlights the act of taking the examination. It is rarely used for non-practical or non-professional certifications.
Grammar color guide
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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.
