直通車 (zik6 tung1 ce1 | zhi2 tong1 che1) : through train

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直通車

zik6 tung1 ce1

zhi2 tong1 che1

[1] through train – a train that travels from its starting point to its ultimate destination without stopping in-between
[2](fig) express; direct; fast-track | eg.: 英語直通車 fast-track English
[3](fig)(HK politics) keeping legislature after move to Chinese rule
[4](fig, internet) virtual private network, VPN

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This term is used in both Cantonese and Mandarin/Standard written Chinese.

直通車 / 直通车

This word has been viewed 1433 times since 30th Oct 2012, was added by bybell on 12th Sep 2005 05:31 and last edited on 24th Nov 2013 16:56

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直 zik6 - straight; vertical; upright; outspoken
通 tung1 - through; notify; general; know
車 ce1 geoi1 - cart; vehicle; car

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