leoi5 hang4旅行
Jyutpingleoi5 hang4
Yaleléuih hàhng
Definition
To travel or take a trip for leisure; a journey or tour.
Example
ngo5我haa6下go3個jyut6月heoi3去leoi5旅hang4行。
ngo5我haa6下go3个jyut6月heoi3去leoi5旅hang4行。
I'm going traveling next month.
colloquialtravel
How it's used
Refers specifically to leisure travel, distinguishing it from business trips or commuting. When discussing the act of going on a trip, it is common to use the verb phrase 去旅行 rather than just treating it as a noun. It implies a journey to a place outside of one's immediate surroundings, often involving an overnight stay.
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ci3次chiExamples
Are you planning to go on a trip this year?
I really want to go traveling, I am bored to death.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using it for business trips, which are usually referred to as 出差. Also, do not confuse it with 旅遊, which is a more formal term often used in industry names or written contexts.
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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.
