lin2 ce1鍊車炼车
Jyutpinglin2 ce1
Yalelín chē
Definition
To drag race or compete in street racing, usually illegally.
colloquialtransportdaily actions
How it's used
Refers specifically to illegal street racing or high speed driving on public roads rather than professional track events. It carries a strong connotation of reckless behavior and is often associated with modified cars or late night activity.
Examples
They often go racing on Tai Mo Shan at night.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe professional motorsports like Formula 1, which are referred to as 賽車. Using 鍊車 in a formal context will make you sound like you are talking about illegal activities.
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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.
