hang4 lei5 soeng1行李箱
Jyutpinghang4 lei5 soeng1
Yalehàhng léih sēung
Definition
Suitcase or trunk used for carrying personal belongings when traveling.
colloquialtraveltransport
How it's used
While referring to the container itself, people often use the shorter term 喼 to describe a wheeled suitcase. This loanword from English is extremely common in daily life and often replaces the longer term in casual conversation.
Measure word
gin2件gínRelated words
Common phrases
to pack a suitcase
checked suitcase
Common mistake
Learners sometimes use the measure word 個 for luggage, but the formal and more precise measure word is 件, especially when talking about checked baggage at the airport.
Grammar color guide
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Particle
Connector
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.
