daa2 jyu2打魚打鱼
Jyutpingdaa2 jyu2
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Definition
To catch fish; to fish.
colloquialfooddaily actions
How it's used
Refers specifically to the act of fishing as a livelihood or a professional activity rather than recreational angling. While 釣魚 is the standard term for hobbyist fishing with a rod and line, 打魚 implies using nets or larger-scale methods to harvest fish in quantity. It carries a slightly rugged, traditional connotation associated with fishermen and their trade.
Examples
They are going out to sea to catch fish today.
Have you ever tried catching fish when you were young?
Related words
Common phrases
to go out to sea to fish
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 釣魚, which is the common term for fishing as a hobby. Using 打魚 to describe sitting by a pond with a fishing rod will sound like you are using industrial equipment or commercial nets.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
