zaa1 ce1揸車揸车
Jyutpingzaa1 ce1
Yalejā chē
Definition
To drive a car or other road vehicle.
colloquialtransportdaily actions
How it's used
The character 揸 literally means to grasp or hold with the hand, reflecting the physical act of gripping the steering wheel. It is the standard, everyday way to talk about operating a car, whereas the formal term 駕駛 is reserved for written documents, official contexts, or driving tests.
Examples
I have to drive to work every day.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using 揸 to describe being a passenger in a car, as it specifically implies being the one in control of the vehicle. If you are just riding along, use 坐車 instead.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
