hing1 gwai2輕軌轻轨
Jyutpinghing1 gwai2
Yalehīng gwái
Definition
Light rail; a rail transport system with a lower capacity and smaller train size than heavy rail.
colloquialtransport
How it's used
Refers specifically to the Light Rail Transit system in the New Territories of Hong Kong or similar systems like the one in Macau. It is distinct from the MTR heavy rail network because it operates on street-level tracks and has smaller train carriages. Locals often use it as a shorthand for the specific system serving the Tuen Mun and Yuen Long districts.
Measure word
gaa3架gaExamples
Taking the light rail to Tuen Mun is very convenient.
Do you know what time the last light rail train is?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the MTR heavy rail lines, which are referred to as 地鐵 or 火車. Using 輕軌 to describe a standard underground subway train will sound incorrect to native speakers.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
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.
