siu1 fong4 guk6消防局
Jyutpingsiu1 fong4 guk6
Yalesīu fòhng guhk
Definition
Fire station; a building housing firefighters and firefighting equipment.
neutralplaces
How it's used
Refers specifically to the building where fire engines and firefighters are stationed. While it functions as a noun, it is frequently used as a landmark when giving directions or describing a neighborhood location.
Measure word
gaan1間gānExamples
Where is the fire station?
They just set off from the fire station.
Related words
Common phrases
go to the fire station
near the fire station
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
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