wong4 baau1 ce1黃包車黄包车
Jyutpingwong4 baau1 ce1
Yalewòhng bāau chē
Definition
Rickshaw; a two-wheeled passenger cart pulled by a person.
colloquialtransportplaces
How it's used
Historical context is key here as the term refers specifically to the early models that were painted yellow. While modern speakers might use it to describe any traditional pull-cart, it is largely a nostalgic term for a mode of transport that has long since vanished from Hong Kong streets. It is more common in period dramas or historical discussions than in daily life.
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gaa3架gaExamples
People used to take a rickshaw to the pier.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with modern taxi services or other vehicles, as it is strictly a historical term for a human-pulled carriage. Using it to describe a modern bicycle or tricycle would be incorrect.
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