zung1 baa1中巴
Jyutpingzung1 baa1
Yalejūng bā
Definition
Medium-sized bus; midibus. An abbreviation of 中型巴士.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the 16 or 19 seat public light buses that are larger than the standard red or green minibuses. While it is a functional term, it is often used interchangeably with 小巴 in casual speech when referring to the vehicle size rather than the specific route type. It is distinct from the historical China Motor Bus company, which is also abbreviated as 中巴 but refers to a specific bus operator.
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gaa2架gáExamples
Do you take the medium bus or the MTR to work?
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Common mistake
Be careful not to confuse this with the historical bus company 中巴, which operated large double-decker buses in Hong Kong until 1998. Context usually makes it clear whether you are talking about a vehicle size or a defunct company.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
