Cantonese Word of the Day
出街
/chut GAI/ • verb (phrasal verb) — 3rd of May, 2026
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Meaning: to go out (from home) for errands, shopping, dining, or socializing
Examples
- 我今晚想出街睇戲。
(I want to go out to watch a movie tonight.) - 佢成日出街同朋友玩。
(He/She often goes out to hang out with friends.) - 出街記得帶口罩。
(When you go out, remember to bring a mask.)
Synonyms
- 出去
- 外出
出街 is common spoken Cantonese in Hong Kong for leaving home to go out (shopping, eating, socializing, etc.). It's informal and often used on its own (e.g., 「出街啦」 = "let's go out"). Synonyms like 出去 or 外出 are slightly more neutral or formal.
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