luk6 sik1 dik1 si2綠色的士绿色的士
Jyutpingluk6 sik1 dik1 si2
Yaleluhk sīk dīk sí
Definition
Green taxi; a type of Hong Kong taxi that operates primarily in the New Territories.
colloquialtransport
How it's used
Green taxis are restricted to operating within the New Territories and specific designated areas like the airport or Hong Kong Disneyland. They are distinct from red taxis, which serve the urban areas of Hong Kong Island and Kowloon, and blue taxis, which are exclusive to Lantau Island. Locals often simply refer to them as 綠的 to save time.
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gaa3架gaExamples
We are taking a green taxi home from Tai Po.
Are green taxis not allowed to enter here?
Related words
Common phrases
Green taxi (shortened form)
Common mistake
Do not assume a green taxi can take you anywhere in the city, as they are legally prohibited from picking up passengers in urban areas like Central or Mong Kok unless they are dropping someone off.
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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.
