baa2 taai5把舦
Jyutpingbaa2 taai5
Yalebá táaih
Definition
To steer a ship or drive a car.
- to steer a ship
- slangto drive a car
colloquialtransport
How it's used
Refers specifically to the act of controlling the rudder or steering mechanism of a vessel. It functions as a verb phrase where the first character acts as the action and the second as the object, similar to how one might use 揸車 for driving a car.
Examples
Related words
Common phrases
steering technique
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general steering or driving terms like 揸車 or 駕駛, as it is strictly nautical and specifically relates to the rudder or tiller.
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