hoi1 pung4 ce1開篷車开篷车
Jyutpinghoi1 pung4 ce1
Yalehōi pùhng chē
Definition
Convertible; an open-top vehicle whose roof can be opened or folded back.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to vehicles with a retractable or removable roof, often associated with luxury or leisure driving. While the term is widely understood, it is more commonly used to describe the style of vehicle rather than a practical daily commuter in the dense urban environment of Hong Kong.
Measure word
bou6部bouhExamples
He bought a convertible to go for a drive.
The weather is so nice today, it is most comfortable to drive a convertible.
Related words
Common phrases
to drive a convertible
to buy a convertible
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
