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Definition
An instrument with a meter, such as a speedometer, taximeter, or parking meter.
- speedometer in a car
- taximeter
- parking meter
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the mechanical or digital device used to measure time or distance for payment, rather than the dashboard speedometer of a private car. While it shares the same name for both taxi meters and street parking meters, the context of whether you are sitting in a moving vehicle or standing on the sidewalk makes the meaning clear. The term originates from the English word meter.
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Remember to feed the parking meter, otherwise you'll get a ticket.
The taxi meter seems to be running unusually fast.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this word to describe the speedometer on a car dashboard, as that is called 速度計. Using 咪錶 for a speedometer will cause confusion as it is reserved for billing devices.
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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.
