syut3 gou1 ce1雪糕車雪糕车
Jyutpingsyut3 gou1 ce1
Yalesyut gōu chē
Definition
An ice cream van or ice cream truck.
colloquialfoodtransport
How it's used
These vehicles are iconic in Hong Kong, specifically the ones operated by Mobile Softee that play the Blue Danube waltz. They are a nostalgic symbol of childhood for many locals. You will mostly find them parked at popular tourist spots or near ferry piers rather than driving through residential neighborhoods.
Measure word
gaa3架gaExamples
I hear the ice cream van music in the distance.
Related words
Common phrases
ice cream van music
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
