lou6 cing4路程
Jyutpinglou6 cing4
Yalelouh chìhng
Definition
The distance of a journey or route; traveling distance.
neutraltransporttime
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the physical distance or the duration of a trip between two points. It is often used when discussing the logistics of travel, such as whether a commute is manageable or how much time to allocate for a trip. Unlike 行程 which emphasizes the itinerary or sequence of events, this word highlights the spatial gap or the time required to bridge it.
Measure word
dyun6段dyunhExamples
The distance to the airport from here is quite far, you should leave early.
Do you know roughly how long the journey to that side takes?
Related words
Common phrases
a long and distant journey
to shorten the travel distance
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a metaphorical journey or a personal life path, as it is strictly used for physical travel between locations. For abstract journeys, use 旅程 instead.
Grammar color guide
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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.
