hang4 lei5行李
Jyutpinghang4 lei5
Yalehàhng léih
Definition
Luggage or baggage; bags and suitcases containing personal belongings carried when traveling.
Example
neutraltraveltransport
How it's used
Refers specifically to the bags and suitcases carried during travel. While it functions as a collective noun in many contexts, it is often paired with the measure word 件 to specify the number of items. It is commonly used in transit settings like airports or train stations.
Measure word
gin2件gínExamples
Can you watch my luggage for me? I'm going to buy a drink.
How many pieces of luggage did you bring on your trip?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using it as a verb. Unlike English where one might say 'to luggage' or 'to bag', it is strictly a noun in Cantonese.
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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.
