sing1 gong3 gei1昇降機升降机

Jyutpingsing1 gong3 gei1

Yalesīng gong gēi

Definition

An elevator or lift.

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How it's used

While 昇降機 is the formal term found on building signage and official documents, most Hong Kongers use the loanword 𨋢 in daily conversation. Using 昇降機 in casual settings can sound slightly stiff or overly technical, similar to saying "vertical transportation device" instead of "elevator" in English.

Measure word

bou6部bouh

Examples

ngo5我dei6哋喺hai2大daai6堂tong4等dang2緊gan2部bou6昇sing1降gong3機。

We are waiting for the elevator in the lobby.

le1呢bou6部sing1昇gong3降gei1機hai6係mai6咪waai6壞zo2咗aa4呀？

Is this elevator broken?

Common phrases

daap6搭𨋢

take the elevator

dang2等𨋢

wait for the elevator

Common mistake

Learners often struggle to pronounce the colloquial term 𨋢, which is a unique character specifically created for Cantonese to represent the English word "lift". Do not confuse it with 升降機, which is a common typo for 昇降機.