bui3 wing6背泳

Jyutpingbui3 wing6

Yalebui wihng

名詞

Definition

Backstroke; a swimming stroke performed on the back with the face up.

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How it's used

Focusing on the mechanics of the stroke, this term describes the specific posture where the swimmer faces the sky. Unlike freestyle or breaststroke, it is the only competitive stroke that starts in the water rather than from a starting block. It is commonly used in both casual swimming and formal sports contexts.

Examples

keoi5佢hou2好zung1鍾ji3意jau4游bui3背wing6泳，jan1因wai6為m4唔sai2使seng4成jat6日wun6換hei3氣。

He loves swimming backstroke because he doesn't need to change his breathing constantly.

nei5你hok6學zo2咗jau4游bui3背wing6泳mei6未aa4呀？

Have you learned how to swim backstroke yet?

Common phrases

jau4游bui3背wing6泳

to swim backstroke

bui3背wing6泳zi1姿sai3勢

backstroke posture

Common mistake

Beginners often confuse the breathing rhythm of backstroke with front-facing strokes, as the face remains above water throughout the movement, making it unnecessary to turn the head to inhale.