waan1 keoi1 zit6 wan6灣區捷運湾区捷运
Jyutpingwaan1 keoi1 zit6 wan6
Yalewāan kēui jiht wahn
Definition
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), the rapid transit system serving the San Francisco Bay Area.
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How it's used
This term is a direct translation used by Cantonese speakers living in or visiting the San Francisco Bay Area. It is rarely used in Hong Kong itself, as local residents would refer to the MTR as 地鐵. When speaking about transit in the US, locals often just use the English acronym BART instead of the full Chinese name.
Examples
Will you take BART to the airport tomorrow?
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Common mistake
Do not use this term to refer to the MTR in Hong Kong, as it is specifically associated with the American transit system. If you are in Hong Kong, use 地鐵 instead.
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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.
