pek3 jau6劈右

Jyutpingpek3 jau6

Yalepek yauh

Definition

To turn right.

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How it's used

This term carries a slightly aggressive or abrupt connotation compared to the neutral 轉右. It implies a sharp, decisive, or sometimes reckless movement, often used when describing driving or navigating through traffic. You will frequently hear it used by taxi drivers or passengers to give quick directions.

Examples

nei5你喺hai2下haa5個go3路lou6口hau2劈pek3右jau6就zau6見gin3到㗎dou2喇。

Turn right at the next intersection and you will see it.

tau4頭sin1先go2嗰gaa3架ce1車zou6做mat1乜dat6突jin4然pek3劈jau6右aa4呀？

Why did that car suddenly turn right just now?

Common phrases

pek3劈jau6右zyun3轉

to make a sharp right turn

Common mistake

Do not use this in formal contexts like a driving test or official documentation, as it sounds too informal and potentially suggests a lack of caution.