paak3 ce1 wai2泊車位泊车位
Jyutpingpaak3 ce1 wai2
Yalepaak chē wái
Definition
A parking space or parking slot.
colloquialtransport
How it's used
Drivers in Hong Kong often shorten this to just 泊位 when the context of parking is already clear. While 泊車位 is the formal term used on signage and in official documents, you will hear locals use the shorter version in casual conversation to save time.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
Are there any parking spaces nearby here?
I looked for a long time but couldn't find a parking space.
Related words
Common phrases
to look for a parking space
to rent a parking space
Common mistake
Learners sometimes mistakenly use 停車場 to refer to a single parking space, but 停車場 specifically refers to the entire car park or parking lot facility.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
