aap3 zai2 tyun4鴨仔團鸭仔团
Jyutpingaap3 zai2 tyun4
Yaleaap jái tyùhn
Definition
Package tour; guided tour.
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How it's used
This term carries a strong sense of irony and slight disdain, painting a picture of tourists being herded around like ducklings. It is used exclusively to mock the rigid, fast-paced nature of budget group tours where participants have little control over their own itinerary. People often use it to contrast their own travel style with the perceived lack of independence found in these groups.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
Joining a package tour is really rushed, there is no time to enjoy the scenery at all.
Related words
Common phrases
to join a package tour
to sign up for a package tour
Common mistake
Do not use this term in a professional or polite context, as it is inherently derogatory toward the tour operators and the participants. It is strictly for casual conversation among friends or peers.
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
