tin1 kiu4天橋天桥
Jyutpingtin1 kiu4
Yaletīn kìuh
Definition
An elevated bridge for pedestrians or vehicles to cross roads, railways, or to connect buildings.
- pedestrian footbridge; skyway; overpass
- flyover; overpass for vehicles
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How it's used
Refers specifically to elevated structures for crossing roads or railways, covering both pedestrian footbridges and vehicular flyovers. While the term is broad, locals often add prefixes like 行人 to clarify when referring to walkways for people. It is a fundamental part of navigating the city's multi-level urban landscape.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
You will see the cinema once you walk across the footbridge.
The flyover ahead is completely jammed, we had better take the MTR.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 橋, which is a general term for any bridge. Remember that 天橋 specifically implies an elevated structure that passes over ground-level traffic or obstacles, rather than a bridge spanning a river.
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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.
