tyun4 mun4 gung1 lou6屯門公路屯门公路
Jyutpingtyun4 mun4 gung1 lou6
Yaletyùnh mùnh gūng louh
Definition
Tuen Mun Road, located in Hong Kong
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the major expressway connecting Tuen Mun to the rest of the New Territories and Kowloon. Locals frequently associate it with heavy traffic and accidents, making it a common topic of conversation regarding commute times.
Examples
tyun4 mun4 gung1 lou6 seng4 jat6 dou1 sak1 ce1
屯門公路成日都塞車。
Tuen Mun Road is always congested.
nei5 ji4 gaa1 hai2 tyun4 mun4 gung1 lou6 mei6 aa4
你而家喺屯門公路未呀？
Are you on Tuen Mun Road yet?
Related words
Common phrases
tyun4 mun4 gung1 lou6 sak1 ce1
屯門公路塞車
Tuen Mun Road traffic jam
haang4 tyun4 mun4 gung1 lou6
行屯門公路
take Tuen Mun Road
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
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.
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
