saam1 goek3 gai1三腳雞三脚鸡
Jyutpingsaam1 goek3 gai1
Yalesāam geuk gāi
Definition
Three-wheeled motorcycle; auto rickshaw.
colloquialtransport
How it's used
Refers specifically to three-wheeled motor vehicles, often those used for commercial transport or delivery. The term carries a slightly humorous or informal tone due to the literal translation of chicken, which is a common way to describe quirky or small vehicles in local slang.
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bou6部bouhExamples
He is driving a three-wheeler to deliver goods.
Have you ever seen anyone driving a three-wheeler?
Related words
Common phrases
drive a three-wheeler
Common mistake
Do not use this term to refer to actual poultry or any other three-legged animal, as it is strictly reserved for vehicles.
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Grammar guides
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