je6 ce1夜車夜车
Jyutpingje6 ce1
Yaleyeh chē
Definition
Night train, bus, or other transport operating overnight; or to burn the midnight oil.
- night train, night bus, or transport that runs overnight
- figurativeto burn the midnight oil; to work or study late into the night
colloquialtransportdaily actions
How it's used
Refers to both long distance night transport and the act of cycling at night. When used for cycling, it implies a casual, often recreational ride rather than a commute. It carries a sense of late night activity that is distinct from standard daytime travel.
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gaa3架gaExamples
I need to take the night train back tomorrow night.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the Mandarin term for staying up all night working or studying, which is also sometimes called 踩夜車. In Cantonese, the primary meaning remains focused on the vehicle or the act of riding a bike at night.
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Grammar guides
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