lit6 ce1列車列车
Jyutpinglit6 ce1
Yaleliht chē
Definition
Train; a railway engine connected to carriages or wheeled containers running on a track.
neutraltransport
How it's used
Refers specifically to trains running on tracks, often implying a longer, multi-carriage formation. While technically correct, locals usually prefer using 火車 for general trains or specifically naming the system like 地鐵 for the MTR. It sounds slightly more formal or technical compared to everyday spoken terms.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this for a single subway car or a bus, as it specifically denotes a train formation on rails. Learners often mistakenly use it for any public transport vehicle, but it is too specific for general use.
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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.
