jap6 sing4入城
Jyutpingjap6 sing4
Yaleyahp sìhng
Definition
To enter a city; to go into an urban area.
colloquialplacestransport
How it's used
This term is typically used by people living in rural areas, outlying islands, or the New Territories to describe traveling into the main urban centers like Central or Mong Kok. It carries a slight sense of journeying from a peripheral area to the bustling heart of the city. In modern daily life, it is often used humorously or to emphasize the effort of traveling a long distance.
Examples
I need to go into the city tomorrow to buy some things.
When are you going into the city?
Common phrases
go into the city for work or errands
go into the city for fun
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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.
