haau6 ce1校車校车
Jyutpinghaau6 ce1
Yalehaauh chē
Definition
School bus; a dedicated vehicle used to transport students to and from school.
colloquialschooltransport
How it's used
Refers specifically to the dedicated transport service provided by schools for students. It is distinct from public transport like a bus or MTR, carrying a sense of routine and school life structure. When discussing the act of using this service, the verb 坐 is almost exclusively used.
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gaa3架gaExamples
Do you take the school bus to school every day?
The school bus arrived late, causing them to be very late.
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Grammar guides
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