tung1 keoi4通衢
Jyutpingtung1 keoi4
Yaletūng kèuih
Definition
A main road or thoroughfare.
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How it's used
This term is highly formal and literary, rarely appearing in everyday spoken Cantonese. It is mostly encountered in historical texts, formal urban planning documents, or poetic descriptions of grand city streets. Using it in casual conversation will sound extremely unnatural or pretentious.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
This is a main thoroughfare in the city center, there is a lot of traffic.
They plan to build shopping malls on both sides of the main road.
Related words
Common phrases
a major thoroughfare
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a common word like 大路 or 馬路. It is strictly a formal noun and should not be used to describe a simple street or a neighborhood road.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
