zo2 taai5 ce1左軚車左軚车
Jyutpingzo2 taai5 ce1
Yalejó táaih chē
Definition
Left-hand drive car or vehicle
colloquialtransport
How it's used
Refers specifically to vehicles where the steering wheel is on the left side, which is standard in places like mainland China or the United States. Hong Kong follows the British system where vehicles are right-hand drive, so these are often discussed in the context of cross-border driving or imported vehicles. It is a descriptive term used to distinguish vehicle types rather than a common everyday object for most residents.
Measure word
bou6部bouhExamples
Most cars in Hong Kong are right-hand drive, not left-hand drive.
You are used to driving left-hand drive cars, so be careful when driving back in Hong Kong.
Related words
Common phrases
to drive a left-hand drive car
Common mistake
Do not confuse the position of the steering wheel with the side of the road on which the car travels. While left-hand drive cars are typically driven on the right side of the road, the term specifically describes the physical location of the steering wheel inside the vehicle.
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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.
