hung4 sap6 zi6 ce1紅十字車红十字车
Jyutpinghung4 sap6 zi6 ce1
Yalehùhng sahp jih chē
Definition
Ambulance.
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How it's used
While the term 紅十字車 is widely understood, it is technically a colloquial misnomer. The official term used by the public and in media is 救護車. Using 紅十字車 often implies a slightly informal or older style of speech, as it conflates the Red Cross organization with the general emergency medical service.
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gaa3架gaExamples
Someone fainted, call an ambulance quickly!
Did you see an ambulance pass by just now?
Related words
Common phrases
call an ambulance
Common mistake
Do not use this in formal or official contexts, such as when reporting an accident to the police or filling out a report. Always use 救護車 for professional or emergency situations to avoid confusion.
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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.
