to1 tau4拖頭拖头
Jyutpingto1 tau4
Yaletō tàuh
Definition
Tractor unit; a heavy-duty, short-chassis vehicle designed to pull semi-trailers, mainly used for shipping containers.
colloquialtransport
How it's used
Refers specifically to the front power unit of an articulated lorry, distinct from the trailer it pulls. While it is a technical term in logistics, it is commonly used by drivers and warehouse workers in daily operations. It is rarely used to describe other types of heavy machinery or construction vehicles that are not designed for towing trailers.
Measure word
gaa3架gaExamples
That tractor unit is very powerful, pulling the container uphill.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general trucks like 貨車, but 拖頭 specifically implies the detachable power unit that connects to a trailer.
Grammar color guide
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Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
