siu1 fong4 ce1消防車消防车
Jyutpingsiu1 fong4 ce1
Yalesīu fòhng chē
Definition
Fire engine or fire truck; a vehicle used to transport firefighters and equipment to emergencies.
colloquialtransportother
How it's used
Referencing fire engines in Hong Kong often involves the sound of sirens, which are distinctively loud and urgent in urban areas. While the term is straightforward, it is almost always used in the context of emergencies or when children express interest in the vehicle's appearance. It is common to see these vehicles moving through traffic with high priority.
Measure word
gaa3架gaExamples
There is a fire engine parked at the street corner, it looks like there is a fire.
Related words
Common phrases
fire engine siren
dispatch a fire engine
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
