hang4 jan4 seoi6 dou6行人隧道
Jyutpinghang4 jan4 seoi6 dou6
Yalehàhng yàhn seuih douh
Definition
Pedestrian subway or underpass.
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How it's used
Hong Kongers often use this term to describe underground walkways that allow pedestrians to bypass busy intersections. While it is a formal term, it is the standard way to refer to these structures in both official signage and daily speech. You will frequently hear people shorten it to just 隧道 when the context of walking is already clear.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
We are crossing the road using the pedestrian subway.
That pedestrian subway is very dirty, don't walk in there.
Related words
Common phrases
to walk through a pedestrian subway
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with a road tunnel for vehicles, which is also called 隧道. If you are talking about a tunnel for cars, you must specify the context to avoid confusion.
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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.
