hang4 ging1行經行经
Jyutpinghang4 ging1
Yalehàhng gīng
Definition
To pass through or pass by a place.
colloquialtransportplaces
How it's used
Focuses on the physical act of moving past or through a specific location during a journey. It is slightly more formal than just saying 經過, often appearing in official transport announcements or when describing a specific route. Use it when the emphasis is on the path taken rather than the destination itself.
Examples
Did you pass by that shop earlier?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using it to mean 'to experience' or 'to go through' a difficult time, as that usage is specific to Mandarin and sounds unnatural 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.
