zik6 tung1 ce1直通車直通车
Jyutpingzik6 tung1 ce1
Yalejihk tūng chē
Definition
Through train or direct transport service; also used figuratively for continuous political or economic programs.
- a through train, express bus, or direct transport service that does not stop mid-journey
- figurativea political metaphor for the smooth, continuous transition of legislative bodies during the Hong Kong and Macau handovers
- figurativea policy allowing mainland individuals to directly invest in the Hong Kong stock market
colloquialtransport
How it's used
Originally referring to the Intercity Through Train service between Hong Kong and mainland cities, this term has evolved into a common metaphor for any direct, non-stop connection or policy. In political contexts, it refers to the historical proposal for a seamless transition of legislative members across the 1997 handover. Outside of transport, it is frequently used in financial news to describe schemes that allow direct investment between different markets.
Measure word
baan1班bānExamples
Taking the through train to Guangzhou is very convenient.
Related words
Common phrases
Hong Kong stock market through train
Intercity Through Train
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