zi2 daan2 fo2 ce1子彈火車子弹火车
Jyutpingzi2 daan2 fo2 ce1
Yalejí dáan fó chē
Definition
Bullet train; a high-speed train with a bullet-shaped front.
colloquialtransport
How it's used
This term is a direct loan translation from English and is primarily used as a colloquial nickname for high speed rail services. While understood by everyone, official announcements or formal news reports often prefer the more technical term 高鐵. It specifically evokes the image of the sleek, aerodynamic nose of Japanese Shinkansen models.
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gaa3架gaExamples
Taking the bullet train to Tokyo is very fast.
Related words
Common phrases
to ride a bullet train
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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.
