haau6 baa1校巴
Jyutpinghaau6 baa1
Yalehaauh bā
Definition
School bus; a dedicated bus used to transport students to and from school.
colloquialschooltransport
How it's used
Refers specifically to vehicles contracted by schools to transport students, rather than public buses that happen to pass by schools. It is common to see these buses waiting in designated zones near school entrances during morning drop-off and afternoon dismissal times.
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gaa3架gaExamples
Do you take the school bus to school every day?
The school bus driver is very punctual and won't be late.
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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.
