heoi3 lou6去路
Jyutpingheoi3 lou6
Yaleheui louh
Definition
The way out, road ahead, or path to a destination.
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How it's used
Often used metaphorically to describe a lack of options or a dead end in a situation. While it can literally refer to a path, it is much more common in Hong Kong to hear it used when discussing career paths or difficult life decisions.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
The road ahead is blocked, we cannot find a way out.
Do you think there is still a way forward for this matter?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a physical road you are driving on, as that is simply 路. It carries a sense of destiny or strategic direction that a standard road does not.
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