toi4 waan1 gou1 cuk1 tit3 lou6台灣高速鐵路台湾高速铁路
Jyutpingtoi4 waan1 gou1 cuk1 tit3 lou6
Yaletòih wāan gōu chūk tit louh
Definition
Taiwan High Speed Rail
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How it's used
Locals often shorten this long name to 高鐵 when the context is clear. While the full name is used in formal documents or when clarifying the location, using the abbreviation is the standard way to refer to it in daily conversation.
Examples
Have you ever taken the Taiwan High-Speed Rail?
The Taiwan High-Speed Rail is really convenient.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the mainland Chinese high-speed rail system, which is also referred to as 高鐵. If you are specifically talking about the Taiwan network, ensure you specify the location to avoid ambiguity.
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Grammar guides
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