sing4 zo6乘坐
Jyutpingsing4 zo6
Yalesìhng joh
Definition
To ride or travel by a vehicle.
writtentransport
How it's used
This word is strictly formal and typically appears in public announcements, official notices, or written reports. In everyday conversation, Hong Kongers almost exclusively use 坐 instead of 乘坐. Using it in casual speech will make you sound like a pre-recorded broadcast or a news anchor.
Examples
Are you planning to take the MTR to the airport?
Passengers please note, please hold the handrail while riding the bus.
Related words
Common phrases
to travel by public transport
to travel by MTR
Common mistake
Learners often use this word in casual conversation because they encounter it on signs and transport announcements. Avoid using it when talking to friends or family, as it sounds unnaturally stiff and overly polite.
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Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
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- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
