tiu3 zaap6跳閘跳闸
Jyutpingtiu3 zaap6
Yaletiu jaahp
Definition
To skip a fare by jumping over a ticket barrier or toll gate.
colloquialtransportslang
How it's used
Originally referring to the physical act of vaulting over a subway turnstile to avoid paying the fare, this term has evolved into a common piece of internet slang. It is now frequently used metaphorically to describe someone who bypasses established rules, protocols, or social norms to achieve a goal quickly. Using it in a formal setting or when speaking to authority figures is strongly discouraged as it carries a connotation of petty crime.
Examples
Why do you have to jump the gate, it's so dangerous?
Related words
Common phrases
jumping the MTR turnstile
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the technical term for a circuit breaker tripping, which is also written as 跳閘 in formal or electrical contexts. In daily conversation, the context of public transport or rule-breaking makes the meaning clear.
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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.
