co5 wan2 syun4坐穩船坐稳船
Jyutpingco5 wan2 syun4
Yalechóh wán syùhn
Definition
A good luck wish for someone departing by sea, wishing them a safe and steady voyage.
colloquialtraveltransport
How it's used
Used primarily as a warm farewell to someone embarking on a sea voyage, this phrase carries a sense of care for the traveler's safety. It reflects a traditional concern for stability on the water, though it is now often used more broadly for any sea travel. It is rarely used in formal or business contexts, fitting best among friends and family.
Examples
You are taking the boat tomorrow, remember to have a safe trip.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this for air travel or land transport, as it is specifically tied to the imagery of a boat. Using it for a plane or train would sound confusing or unintentionally humorous.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
