lou6 sin3路線路线
Jyutpinglou6 sin3
Yalelouh sin
Definition
Route or line; the path taken from a starting point to a destination.
neutraltransportplaces
How it's used
Refers specifically to a planned path or transit line, making it common in discussions about public transport. While it can describe a physical path, it is frequently used in abstract contexts like career planning or strategic decision making.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
This bus route takes a long time to get there.
Do you know which route is the fastest to get to Tsim Sha Tsui?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using it to describe a simple walking path or a physical trail, where words like 路 or 徑 are more natural. It implies a formal, established, or systematic connection between points.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
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Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
