zik6 tung1 baa1 si2直通巴士
Jyutpingzik6 tung1 baa1 si2
Yalejihk tūng bā sí
Definition
Direct, long-distance express bus or coach, commonly used in Hong Kong to travel directly to mainland China.
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How it's used
Direct bus services are a staple for cross-border travel between Hong Kong and cities in Guangdong province. These services are often preferred for their ability to drop passengers off at specific hotels or city centers, which can be more convenient than the high-speed rail stations located on the outskirts of some cities.
Measure word
gaa3架gaExamples
I want to buy a direct bus ticket to Guangzhou.
Related words
Common phrases
to take a direct bus
direct bus station
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
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Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
