saa1 lung4 faai3 soeng2沙龍快相沙龙快相
Jyutpingsaa1 lung4 faai3 soeng2
Yalesā lùhng faai séung
Definition
A speed camera that catches speeding drivers.
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How it's used
This term is a humorous play on words, as 沙龍 originally refers to artistic photography or a salon. Using it to describe a traffic camera adds a layer of sarcasm, implying that the camera is taking a portrait of your car as you speed by. It is widely understood by drivers and is a common way to warn others about potential fines.
Measure word
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There is a speed camera ahead, slow down.
Related words
Common phrases
to be caught by a speed camera
Common mistake
Do not use this term in formal police reports or official documents, as it is strictly slang. It is also specific to speed cameras and should not be used for general CCTV or security cameras.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
