lou6 soeng6路上
Jyutpinglou6 soeng6
Yalelouh seuhng
Definition
On the road, on the way, or on a journey.
colloquialtransporttime
How it's used
Refers specifically to the duration or the physical space occupied while traveling between two points. It is frequently used to explain a delay or to give instructions about things to do during a commute. Unlike formal Mandarin usage, Cantonese speakers often use the preposition 喺 before it to indicate location or state.
Examples
I am stuck in traffic on the way, I might arrive a bit late.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to mean the literal road surface, which is better expressed as 馬路 or 街道. It is strictly used for the abstract concept of being in transit.
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Grammar guides
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