ting4 kaau3停靠
Jyutpingting4 kaau3
Yaletìhng kaau
Definition
To stop or berth at a place, station, or dock.
neutraltransportplaces
How it's used
Formal in nature, this term is primarily used for large vessels, public transport, or aircraft rather than private cars. While you might see it on official signs or hear it in transit announcements, everyday speech often favors simpler verbs like 泊 or 停.
Examples
How long will the bus stop at this station?
The cruise ship has already docked at the pier.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this for parking a private car, as it sounds overly technical or bureaucratic. For parking a car, use 泊車 instead.
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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.
