jik6 hang4逆行
Jyutpingjik6 hang4
Yaleyihk hàhng
Definition
To drive or travel in the wrong direction, opposite to the flow of traffic.
neutraltransportdaily actions
How it's used
Primarily used in the context of traffic and road safety to describe vehicles moving against the designated flow. While it can technically refer to any movement against a standard path, it carries a strong connotation of illegality or extreme recklessness when applied to driving.
Examples
Why is that car driving in the wrong direction on the highway?
You cannot drive against the flow on a one-way street, it is very dangerous.
Related words
Common phrases
driving in the wrong direction
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe walking against a crowd or moving in the opposite direction of a queue, as those situations usually call for terms like 逆向行駛 or simply 倒行.
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