jik6 dou6驛道驿道
Jyutpingjik6 dou6
Yaleyihk douh
Definition
Post road; courier route.
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How it's used
This term is strictly historical and refers to the ancient network of roads used by imperial couriers for official communication. It is never used to describe modern highways or roads in contemporary Hong Kong. You will mostly encounter it in historical dramas, period literature, or when discussing ancient geography.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
They walked along the post road for a long time.
Related words
Common phrases
post road and courier station
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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