min4 joeng2 zai2綿羊仔绵羊仔
Jyutpingmin4 joeng2 zai2
Yalemìhn yéung jái
Definition
A motor scooter, or a small sheep.
- motor scooter
- a small sheep
colloquialtransport
How it's used
This term is the standard colloquial way to refer to a scooter in Hong Kong, regardless of the brand. The name comes from the iconic Vespa scooters, which were historically nicknamed sheep due to their rounded shape and the sound of their engines. It is specifically used for step-through motorcycles where the rider sits with feet together on a floorboard rather than straddling a fuel tank.
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gaa3架gaExamples
It is very convenient for him to ride a scooter to work.
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Common mistake
Do not use this term for a standard motorcycle with a manual clutch and a fuel tank between the legs, as those are simply called 電單車 or 鐵騎.
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