tung1 dou6通道
Jyutpingtung1 dou6
Yaletūng douh
Definition
A passageway or path for people or things to pass through.
neutralplaces
How it's used
Refers specifically to a designated route or corridor intended for movement between two points. It is frequently used in formal or architectural contexts, such as in building management or safety signage, rather than describing a casual path or trail.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
This passageway is very narrow, everyone walk a bit slower.
Do you know where there is a passage to the car park?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a natural trail or a small alleyway, as those are better described by words like 小徑 or 巷.
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.
