si1 gei1司機司机
Jyutpingsi1 gei1
Yalesī gēi
Definition
Driver; chauffeur; a person who drives a vehicle.
neutraltransportpeople
How it's used
Refers specifically to a professional or designated operator of a vehicle. While it is the standard term for a driver, it is often paired with the specific type of vehicle being operated, such as 的士司機 or 巴士司機. Using it for a friend who is simply behind the wheel is less common than using the verb phrase 揸車.
Measure word
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Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a friend who is just driving you somewhere casually, as it implies a professional role. Use 揸車嘅人 or simply refer to them by name instead.
Grammar color guide
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Classifier
Particle
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Grammar guides
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