caang1 teng5 zai2撐艇仔撑艇仔
Jyutpingcaang1 teng5 zai2
Yalechāang téhng jái
Definition
To row a small boat or punt.
colloquialtransportdaily actions
How it's used
The term specifically refers to the act of propelling a small, flat-bottomed boat using a pole, often associated with traditional leisure activities in places like Tai O. While it literally describes the action, it is frequently used as a noun phrase to describe the experience of going for a boat ride in these small vessels. It carries a nostalgic or recreational connotation rather than being used for professional maritime transport.
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ci3次chiExamples
We are going to punt a boat in Tai O tomorrow.
Do you know how to punt a boat?
Related words
Common phrases
go punting
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general boating terms like 揸船, which usually implies operating a motorized vessel. Using 撐艇仔 for a motorboat would sound incorrect to a native speaker.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
