zit6 dik1 si2截的士
Jyutpingzit6 dik1 si2
Yalejiht dīk sí
Definition
To hail or catch a taxi.
colloquialtransport
How it's used
Refers specifically to the act of signaling a taxi on the street to stop. While the term is common, many locals now prefer using ride hailing apps, so you might hear people say 叫車 instead when booking through a platform. The verb 截 implies a physical gesture, like raising your hand to catch the driver's attention.
Examples
It is very hard to hail a taxi here.
Related words
Common phrases
hail a taxi to go home
Common mistake
Do not use 坐的士 when you mean the act of hailing one, as 坐 means to sit in or ride. Beginners often confuse the process of hailing with the act of being a passenger.
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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.
