co5 syun4坐船
Jyutpingco5 syun4
Yalechóh syùhn
Definition
To take a boat or go on a boat journey.
colloquialtransporttravel
How it's used
Refers specifically to the act of traveling as a passenger on a vessel, such as a ferry. It is the standard way to describe commuting between Hong Kong Island and the outlying islands. Unlike the English verb 'to boat', which can imply operating the craft, this phrase focuses strictly on the mode of transport.
Examples
We are going to the outlying islands by boat tomorrow.
Do you prefer taking the boat or the car to work?
Related words
Common phrases
to take a boat across the harbor
to take a boat to the outlying islands
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe being on a boat for leisure or fishing, as it specifically implies using the boat as a vehicle to get from one place to another.
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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.
