pin2 ce1片車片车
Jyutpingpin2 ce1
Yalepín chē
Definition
To race cars illegally on public streets.
colloquialtransportdaily actions
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the act of speeding or racing on public roads, often implying reckless or illegal behavior. It carries a negative connotation and is frequently used in news reports or casual warnings about traffic safety. Unlike formal terms for racing, this emphasizes the aggressive nature of the driving style.
Examples
I heard they often race cars on the highway.
Don't go racing cars like others do, it's very dangerous.
Related words
Common phrases
illegal street racing on the highway
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 賽車, which is the neutral or formal term for professional motor racing. Using 片車 to describe a legitimate sporting event would sound like you are accusing the participants of breaking the law.
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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.
