cim4 laam6潛艦潜舰
Jyutpingcim4 laam6
Yalechìhm laahm
Definition
A navy submarine; a military submarine.
neutraltransport
How it's used
While 潛艦 is understood in Hong Kong, it is heavily influenced by the terminology used in Taiwan. Locals typically use 潛艇 when referring to submarines in general conversation. Using 潛艦 might sound slightly more formal or technical depending on the context.
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Related words
Common phrases
nuclear-powered submarine
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 潛水艇, which is a more common term in daily speech. Avoid using 潛艦 in casual settings if you want to sound like a native speaker.
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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.
