hang4 jan4 lou6行人路
Jyutpinghang4 jan4 lou6
Yalehàhng yàhn louh
Definition
Pavement, sidewalk, or pedestrian walkway.
Example
hang4行jan4人lou6路jau5有hou2好do1多jan4人。
There are many people on the sidewalk.
colloquialtransportplaces
How it's used
Refers specifically to the paved area designated for pedestrians alongside a road. While people often use the term to describe any path for walking, it technically implies a separation from the main vehicular traffic. It is the standard term used in traffic reports and daily navigation instructions.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
Get back on the sidewalk, the road is very dangerous.
This sidewalk is so narrow, how can two people walk on it?
Related words
Common phrases
to walk onto the sidewalk
the sidewalk is narrow
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 人行道, which is a term more commonly used in Mainland China or formal written contexts. Using 人行道 in casual Hong Kong conversation sounds unnatural and overly formal.
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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.
