joeng6 lou6讓路让路
Jyutpingjoeng6 lou6
Yaleyeuhng louh
Definition
To yield, give way, or make way for someone or something to pass first.
colloquialtransportdaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the act of yielding space or priority in a physical sense, often used in traffic or crowded public spaces. It implies a conscious decision to pause or move aside so that someone else can proceed first. While it can be used metaphorically in formal contexts, it is most frequently heard in daily life when navigating busy streets or sidewalks.
Examples
Someone fell down in front, make way for them to pass quickly.
Shouldn't you make way when you see an ambulance?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 讓位, which specifically refers to giving up a seat to someone else. Using 讓路 when you mean giving up a chair or a spot on a bus will sound unnatural to native speakers.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
