How to say it in Cantonese
I'd like to take a taxi.
我想搭的士。
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Meaning in English
Say that you want to travel by taxi.
When to use this phrase
的士 is the usual Hong Kong word for a taxi. Follow up with your destination when speaking to a driver.
Reading the Jyutping
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