nau2 taai5扭軚
Jyutpingnau2 taai5
Yalenáu táaih
Definition
To steer a car; to turn the steering wheel to change the direction of a vehicle.
colloquialtransportdaily actions
How it's used
Refers specifically to the physical act of turning the steering wheel rather than the general concept of driving. It is commonly used when giving instructions to a learner driver or commenting on someone's driving style. The term is highly idiomatic and captures the mechanical motion of the hands on the wheel.
Examples
There is a turn ahead, remember to steer.
Related words
Common phrases
turn the steering wheel
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 揸車, which refers to the general act of driving a vehicle. 扭軚 is specifically about the steering action.
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
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