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割

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车

chē

overtake

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超车，即在公路行驶时从旁超越前方的车辆。

DEFINITION

Verb

To overtake a vehicle on the road from the side.

由来
  • “割车” 一词源自闽南或潮州方言的 gua chia。
  • 有说法认为方言词 “割车” 中的 “割” 或许是受到了马来语词语 potong 的影响。在马来语中，potong jalan 直译为 “割路”，即在路上从后方超越前方的意思。
ETYMOLOGY
  • The term “割车” originated from gua chia in the Hokkien or Teochew dialect.
  • It is believed that the term “割” in the dialect term “割车” was influenced by the Malay term potong. The Malay phrase potong jalan literally translates to “割路” (cut the road), meaning to overtake a vehicle on the road from behind.

 

例句
电单车骑士不甘心被德士司机闪大灯，故意 “割车” 挡住车道，还敲德士车窗，比手势骂司机。（《新明日报》， 30/3/2014）
SAMPLE SENTENCE
The motorcyclist was unhappy with the taxi driver flashing headlights and deliberately overtook the taxi, blocking its lane. The motorcyclist even knocked on the taxi’s window and made rude hand gestures. (Shin Min Daily News, 30/3/2014)
其他地区用语

超车（大陆）、扒头（港）

TERMS USED IN OTHER REGIONS

超车 (Mainland China), 扒头 (Hong Kong)

参考资料
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