paa4 tau4扒頭扒头
Jyutpingpaa4 tau4
Yalepàh tàuh
Definition
To overtake or pass a vehicle or person in front.
colloquialtransportdaily actions
How it's used
Primarily used in the context of driving or cycling, this term describes the act of moving past another vehicle. It carries a slightly aggressive or informal tone, often implying that the maneuver is risky or done in a hurry. While it can be used metaphorically in business or competition to mean outperforming someone, it remains most common in traffic scenarios.
Examples
He is overtaking on the highway, it's so dangerous!
Why are you overtaking here?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe passing a person while walking on the street, as it sounds like you are driving a vehicle. For walking past someone, use 行過 or 超過 instead.
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