pou1 cit3鋪設铺设

Jyutpingpou1 cit3

Yalepōu chit

動詞

Definition

To lay down or install objects along a specific route, such as tracks, cables, or pipes.

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How it's used

Formal in tone, this term is primarily reserved for infrastructure projects like roads, pipelines, or cables. It implies a systematic and professional process rather than just placing something down. You will frequently see it in news reports or official announcements regarding urban development.

Examples

gung1工jan4人hai2喺dou6度pou1鋪cit3設gan2緊san1新dei2地zyun1磚。

The workers are laying new floor tiles there.

ni1呢tiu4條lou6路gei2幾si4時sin1先pou1鋪cit3設hou2好aa3呀？

When will this road be finished being laid?

Common phrases

pou1鋪cit3設lou6路gwai2軌

to lay tracks

pou1鋪cit3設hau4喉gun2管

to lay pipes

Common mistake

Avoid using this for everyday actions like putting down a rug or setting a table, as those require simpler verbs like 放 or 擺. Using it in casual conversation can sound overly bureaucratic or stiff.