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Jyutpingjan4 lik6 ce1
Yaleyàhn lihk chē
Definition
Rickshaw; a two-wheeled vehicle pulled or pushed by a person, carrying passengers.
neutraltransport
How it's used
Historical context is essential for this term as it refers to a mode of transport that has long been replaced by modern vehicles. It is now mostly used in descriptions of old Hong Kong or in period dramas to evoke a sense of nostalgia. You will rarely see one outside of a museum or a tourist attraction.
Measure word
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There were many rickshaws on the streets of Hong Kong in the past.
Have you ever seen someone pulling a rickshaw?
Related words
Common phrases
to pull a rickshaw
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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.
