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Jyutpingtok3 wan6
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Definition
To check in baggage or consign goods for transport.
neutraltraveltransport
How it's used
Used primarily in the context of air travel for checking in baggage that goes into the cargo hold. It is a functional term that contrasts with carrying hand luggage into the cabin, which is referred to as 手提行李.
Examples
Do you need to check in your luggage when you go to the airport later?
I only have one backpack, so I don't need to check it in.
Common phrases
checked baggage
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Grammar guides
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