cung1 long6沖浪冲浪

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Definition

To surf, or the sport of surfing.

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How it's used

While 沖浪 is the standard term for the sport of surfing, it is also frequently used in the context of internet browsing, similar to the English phrase surfing the web. When referring to the physical sport, it is often paired with the verb 去 to indicate going out to do the activity. It is distinct from 滑水, which specifically refers to water skiing or wakeboarding.

Examples

keoi5佢hou2好zung1鍾ji3意heoi3去daai6大long6浪waan1灣cung1沖long6浪。

He really likes to go surfing at Big Wave Bay.

nei5你sik1識m4唔sik1識cung1沖long6浪aa4呀？

Do you know how to surf?

Common phrases

heoi3去cung1沖long6浪

go surfing

cung1沖long6浪baan2板

surfboard

Common mistake

Do not confuse 沖浪 with 滑水. While both involve boards on water, 滑水 specifically implies being pulled by a boat, whereas 沖浪 relies on natural ocean waves.