jan4 hang4 dou6人行道
Jyutpingjan4 hang4 dou6
Yaleyàhn hàhng douh
Definition
Pedestrian walkway; sidewalk; pavement.
neutraltransportplaces
How it's used
People in Hong Kong almost exclusively use 行人路 in daily speech. Using 人行道 sounds like you are reading from a formal government document or a textbook, which can make you sound like a non-native speaker. It is perfectly acceptable to use it in writing, but stick to 行人路 for casual conversation.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhRelated words
Common phrases
pedestrian walkway surface
side of the pedestrian walkway
Common mistake
Learners often mix up the formal term 人行道 with the natural term 行人路. Using the former in a casual setting will make your speech sound stiff and unnatural.
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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.
